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Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England's longest rail trail
HARDWICK, Vt. — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to cyclists,...
After 40+ years, Keene’s City Clerk announces retirement
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire’s longest serving City Clerk has announced she’s retiring. Keene City Clerk Patty Little has written a letter to Mayor Jay Kahn and the Keene City Council announcing her retirement, effective April 30th, 2025. Little was appointed as City Clerk in 1981...
Lebanon (NH) Fire Crews Begin Relocating to Temporary Station During Construction of New Firehouse
The Lebanon Fire Department at 12 South Park Street is undergoing major changes due to the Central Fire Station Project, according to lebanonnh.gov. The fire department administration began moving from 12 South Park Street to the SAU Building at 20 Seminary Hill on Monday, July 15. The fire administration office will be located through the front entrance on the third floor. The phone number will stay the same: 603-448-8810.
Ahlers, Jachym Named Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars
KEENE, N.H. – Keene State College baseball rising juniors Tommy Ahlers (Salem, N.H.) and Jake Jachym (Westfield, Mass.) were each named Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars when the summer collegiate wooden bat league announced their 2024 selections to the game Wednesday afternoon. The matchup, which will feature rosters split...
Storm damage seen across Keene, including at young mother's home where roof caved in
KEENE, N.H. — The city of Keene was hit hard by the storms on Tuesday night. Keene resident Amanda Hodgdon said one minute, there was heavy rain and winds, and the next minute, the roof caved in. She said she was sitting on a recliner with her 1-year-old daughter...
Hanover Eatery Closes Due to Drop in Business Following Pandemic
Cole, left, and Tara Cutting tear up after reading a card from the staff at Lyme Road Dental at Cutting’s Northside Cafe in Hanover, N.H., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Cuttings are closing their restaurant on July 17, but plan to continue catering at least through October. “It’s been an emotional couple weeks here,” Cole Cutting said. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Valley News — Alex Driehaus.
Seven Pilgrims Named to NABC Honors Court
HENNIKER, N.H. – Seven student-athletes from the New England College men’s basketball team were named to the 2023-2024 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court in an announcement by the association this week. Forward Treyjon Lewis (Stamford, Conn.), guard Jordan Phillip Long (Dracut, Mass.), guard Kyle Inglis (Burlington, Mass.), guard Elijah Guillomaitre (Roxbury, Mass.), center Justin Dunne (Derry, N.H.), guard Ashton Ventola (Danville, N.H.) and guard Jayden McGrew (Garland, Tex.) were all recognized, with Lewis and Inglis making the cut for the second straight season. The NABC Honors Court recognizes, includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players…
Unitil to acquire Bangor Natural Gas for $70.9 Million
Unitil in Hampton has agreed to acquire Bangor Natural Gas (BNG) and its central Maine distribution system for $70.9 million on a debt-free basis. Unitil provides natural gas to Maine, Massachusetts, and NH. Bangor’s enterprise value represents a multiple of approximately 1.2 times its rate base (based on its estimated...
Taylor Swift look-alike show draws fans, social media buzz to New Hampshire Canobie Lake Park
It's a Cruel Summer at Canobie Lake Park, just over the Massachusetts line in Salem, New Hampshire. Lost “The Great War” with Ticketmaster trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour? Are you down bad crying at the gym over missing the highest grossing tour of all time? Look no further than Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire to get your Swiftie fix.
2 serving time in Mont Vernon murder have parole hearings later this summer
CONCORD, N.H. — Parole hearings have been scheduled for next month for two of the men involved in one of the most notorious crimes in state history. Quinn Glover and William Marks and three others are serving time for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon in October 2009.
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