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Montpelier man arrested in South Burlington following chase, hostage situation
Police said Shannon Edwards stole a truck and then held an elderly woman hostage in her home at knifepoint, resulting in injuries to the woman and two police officers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier man arrested in South Burlington following chase, hostage situation.
New Hampshire teen hasn't been seen since July 19
SOMERSWORTH, N.H. — Police are trying to locate a missing 17-year-old from Somersworth, New Hampshire. Keyanah Rose Blouin hasn't been seen since leaving her home in Somersworth around 3 a.m. on July 19, Berwick police said in a social media post. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and wears...
Middlesex stabbing suspect arrested in South Burlington after assaulting homeowner with knife
South Burlington, VT- A Montpelier man who matches the description of a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Middlesex was arrested in South Burlington on Monday. Police say Shannon Edwards, 39, evaded police by stealing a pick-up truck, and then breaking into a home and holding the homeowner hostage at knifepoint. He is facing multiple charges, including for aggravated assault, unlawful restraint and kidnapping.
Funding for fire damage repairs at Keene’s transfer station on tap for finance committee
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Public Works Department is asking the City Council for authorization to hire a contractor to repair fire damage at the Keene Transfer Station. There were two fires at the transfer station at the end of May, the first did not cause any damage,...
Teen injured in ATV rollover
GILSUM, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) A 15-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in an ATV accident in Gilsum on Monday evening. The incident occurred at around 7:45 p.m. when the N.H. Hampshire Fish and Game department was alerted to a single ATV rollover on private property. Responders from the Gilsum Fire...
Meet Farmington High School’s top 10 students in Class of 2024
FARMINGTON — Farmington High School recognizes and congratulates the top 10 students in its Class of 2024. The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order with information provided by the school. Abigail Beard. Abigail, graduating as the valedictorian of her class, views it as a great honor and her...
UNH Track and Field to Host Golf Tournament
Durham, N.H. - The UNH Track & Field team is excited to announce the 2024 UNH Track & Field Golf Tournament, to be held Monday, August 5, at Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course. The tournament fee is $100 per person, which includes the cart, greens fee, use of the driving...
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities (one in March and one in April) to see the...
Portsmouth Booma Post 6 one win away from NH legion baseball championship
PORTSMOUTH — The first year of American Legion baseball for Portsmouth Booma Post 6 was sometime in the 1930s, according to program manager Matt Gladu. Booma won its first New Hampshire state championship in 2008, and then again in 2021, advancing to the New England regional tournament in both years.
Keene State College Appoints New Softball Coach
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) Keene State College has welcomed back a familiar face to lead its softball team. Haley Chandler, a KSC alumna from the class of 2013, has been named the new head coach of the college’s softball program, according to a news release. Chandler previously coached...
Authorities identify human remains as those of missing 82-year-old Enosburgh woman
An autopsy performed Monday by the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington confirmed that the remains belonged to Roberta Martin, but the cause of her death is still pending. Read the story on VTDigger here: Authorities identify human remains as those of missing 82-year-old Enosburgh woman.
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