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Roadwork to Begin on West Street, expect traffic delays
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project continues Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, on West Street from the Route 9/10/12 Bypass to Central Square. The project will address pavement issues, particularly in the more uneven sections of the road, with a focus on the lanes closest to the sidewalk.
Patriots Star's Awkward Comment About Bill Belichick Raises Concerns in New England
When arguably the greatest coach in NFL history leaves your team and is replaced by a first-year head coach, you're going to spend the offseason in a transition mode, remembering back to what you had under the previous regime. But when the season starts, it's eyes forward focusing on the ...
Surry Mountain Lake Beach temporarily closed due to water quality concerns
SURRY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Surry Mountain Lake’s popular swimming beach has been temporarily closed after recent water quality tests revealed bacteria levels slightly above New Hampshire’s safety standards. The routine testing, conducted weekly, occasionally detects elevated bacteria levels, which are not uncommon. In response, officials have posted signs at the site to inform visitors of the situation.
Kittery Land Trust unveils Gib & Cormac Trail at Nooney Farm
KITTERY, Maine — Friends and volunteers of the Kittery Land Trust gathered Aug. 8 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Gib & Cormac Trail at Nooney Farm. The significant milestone marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by Kittery Land Trust's stewardship volunteers and the generous support of donors Tim and Mary Ann Driscoll. ...
Berkshire region real estate sales
7 Hughes Street: Michael J. Casteel and Megan D. Buness of Adams to Wayne G. Arnold, $81,000 on 08/01/2024. 65 Howland Avenue: Howland Ave Prop Mgmt LLC of Adams to Wrightful Properties RET and Matthew Wright, $274,900 on 08/02/2024. 86 Lime Street: Jacob E. Belanger of Adams to Zachary T....
Supervisory union continues to find financial failings
WHITINGHAM- Past financial mismanagement at Windham Southwest Supervisory Union was even worse than initially estimated, superintendent Bill Bazyk told Twin Valley School Board members at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The business office remains tied up with the backlog, Bazyk said, a situation that will likely continue for several months....
Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy
A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction defects, standing alone, do not constitute property damage within the meaning of a commercial general liability policy.”
Woman caught on camera defecating behind Berkley farm stand
BERKLEY, Mass. (WLNE) — A stomach-churning act caught on camera in Berkley on Wednesday. A woman was seen getting out of a car on South Main Street and defecating behind a local farm stand. “I logged on [to] my camera and saw a lady walk toward my gate,” Dallas...
‘He needs to go': Karen Read supporters protest Norfolk County DA's fundraiser
Supporters are calling on Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey to step down. Dozens protested Thursday outside of his fundraising event in Quincy, Massachusetts. Morrissey's office is prosecuting Read, who's accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, by hitting him with her SUV. Read's defense argued that she was framed in a wide-ranging coverup.
New state law’s impact on Hull’s accessory dwelling unit bylaw remains unclear
“In some ways this legislation overrules [our bylaw],” Director of Community Development and Planning Chris DiIorio said, noting that it has not yet been approved by the Attorney General’s office as required in order to enact zoning bylaw amendments. “I’m not sure whether they will kick it back because it’s not in line with the new state law.”
Worcester police seek 15-year-old Fitchburg girl missing since last week
Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from Fitchburg. Ana Diaz was last seen Friday, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children said in a poster shared Thursday by the Worcester Police Department. "She is from Fitchburg but is known...
Vermont Braces for Poor Air Quality and Cooler Weather This Weekend
Burlington, VT – An air quality alert is in effect across Vermont, beginning from midnight tonight and extending through midnight Friday. The National Weather Service has warned residents that concentrations of PM 2.5, predominantly from smoke particles due to wildfires in western Canada, are expected to increase, posing a particular risk to sensitive groups. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, especially those with respiratory conditions.
Traffic Alert: New England Run for the Fallen to pass through local towns today
(MyKeeneNow) – Residents of Chesterfield, Spofford, Keene, and Antrim should be aware of potential traffic delays tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, as the New England Run for the Fallen makes its way through these towns. The event, which pays tribute to fallen military service members and first responders, will see participants running through various routes in the area.
Bellows Falls man nabbed for 3 bank robberies in 2 days
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Bellows Falls man faces federal charges after authorities say he pulled off three bank robberies in two days. According to court documents, Stephen Loewe, 42, walked into the M&T Bank in Springfield Tuesday morning and demanded cash. Later that afternoon, he went to the Claremont Savings Bank in Springfield and handed the teller a note demanding $500. He then stole a car from a gas station.
After big storms, GMP crews increasingly rely on drones to assess outages
BETHEL, Vt. (WCAX) - Green Mountain Power has a new tool to help expedite repairs during widespread outages that officials say will end up keeping the cost down for ratepayers. The destructive storms that have wrought havoc on Vermont this summer highlight what experts say is the kind of extreme...
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