Keene senior housing complex sold after court action
A senior housing complex in Keene that was millions in debt has sold, and the new owner says there will be no impact on residents.
Author: Abigail Ham-Keene Sentinel
How a town rule took the air out of a giant ice cream cone
The inflatable treat violates a town ordinance in Westmoreland
New pharma settlement promises more funding for drug programs
Another national settlement with opioid manufacturers is poised to infuse Granite State drug prevention, treatment and recovery programs with a new wave of funding, the NH Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday, July 10.
Chesterfield museum project nears completion thanks to grants, years of work
The Stone House Tavern Museum will open Saturday after about 7½ years of work. The “soft opening” is for only Chesterfield residents.
Local colleges’ new grads enter a job market in flux
More than 1,000 students graduated from Keene State and Franklin Pierce University earlier this month. For many, that means it’s time to get to work.
Former school site on track to give Jaffrey 58 new housing units
The site will be cleared and equipped with utility service needed for the new units by the end of 2025, with construction scheduled to start in 2026
Keene board gives developer more time on Drummer Road housing project
A developer plans to construct six buildings with a total of 36 housing units, according to Keene Planning Board minutes
Housing at former Troy Mills remains at a standstill
Troy has spent the past two decades trying to figure out what to do with the dilapidated red-brick former mill complex; plans have come and gone with little to show for it
Hinsdale residents again pass land purchase for new fire station
Hinsdale residents spoke in favor of a new station, but some had lingering concerns about the proposed location
Walpole couple faces criminal charges in connection with home renovation businesses
Additional criminal charges were recently filed against one of the owners of three local home renovation businesses that were found responsible in a civil case for financial damages to customers. The other owner was criminally charged last year.
Keene Kia dealership eyes new build
Fairfield Kia in Keene got planning board approval for plans to tear down the existing building at 440 Winchester Street and build a new, larger one behind it
‘There just for them’: CASA volunteers help local kids navigate family court
9 Monadnock Region volunteers were honored Friday in a celebration of long-term support of children in the courts
603 Legal Aid partners with law firm to provide free name change assistance
The project is intended to serve members of the LGBTQ+ community and others 'who may seek to change their name for safety reasons'
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Easterseals breaks ground on second phase of Franklin veterans campus
Joined by a miniature horse and service dogs, Easterseals New Hampshire recently broke ground on Phase II of its Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin. The animals were apropos for the Aug. 4 ceremony because Phase II includes the Empowerment Center and the Solinsky Equine & Recreation Center, which expand access to equine-assisted services, recreation, challenge-based programming, service dog training, art and music therapy, care coordination, classrooms and wellness initiatives.
NH’s commercial real estate holding steady
Interstate 93 corridor is becoming a big draw for both office and industrial
NH home prices climb toward $600,000
Inching closer to an unprecedented $600,000 threshold, the median price of a single-family home in New Hampshire reached an historic high of $580,000 in July. After what appeared to be a possible leveling off period at the beginning of the selling season, home prices surged in July to the $580,000 mark, up from $575,000 in June, up from $560,000 in April, and up from $549,700 in July of 2025. That’s a one-year jump of 5.51%.
New state law empowers homeowners with ‘balcony’ solar panels
With a new state law set to go into effect with the dawn of a new year in 2027, Granite Staters will be able to install so-called “balcony solar” panels for home use.
Building efficiency through partnerships
Marmon Utility President Ken Woo highlights how the company has been delivering electric infrastructure supports for 75 years
Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security
Gather’s new culinary education program, Fresh Start, is a way to teach people with employment challenges the kitchen skills and life skills they need to have a career in the food service industry
The hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation?
Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace. Yet a more significant change is already underway — one that could reshape the future of nearly every profession.
Letter to the editor: Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
The hidden cost of child care: What NH businesses need to know
New Hampshire businesses are facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond wages and hiring.
