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'
More news from NHBR:
NH is destination for space sector
The two-day Space, Technology, Trade and Research expo on Oct. 28-29 in Durham convened innovators, producers, scientists, engineers, investors, bankers, students and representatives of the U.S. Space Force and Department of War. The goal: Increase networking, collaboration and awareness of what’s happening here, including on the campus of UNH, which provides tools, expertise and facilities for product development and testing.
Five companies named finalists for NH Tech Alliance’s Product of the Year
The five New Hampshire companies named finalists for the 2026 NH Tech Alliance Product of the Year underscore the diversity of the Granite State’s tech sector, with solutions designed to help companies improve their IT security testing, streamline how businesses use artificial intelligence, produce high-demand rare earth metals, help softball players monitor pitch calls and protect aerospace and defense systems from cyberattacks.
BAE signs pact with War Department to increase production of laser-guidance kits
The Hudson campus of BAE Systems was the setting for the signing of a multiyear agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase production capacity of the company’s APKWS laser-guidance kits up to 35,000 units per year. The kits, which transform unguided 2.75-inch rockets into precision-guided munitions, are used by the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy, and are available to U.S. allies.
Community college program looks to next generation of police supervisors
Driven by a need for specially educated supervisors at police departments, Great Bay Community College has introduced a certificate program to help create the next generation of law enforcement supervisors
Does technology liberate you or enslave you?
When you can organize and manage things properly, it’s amazing how much you can accomplish without living at work
The sweepstakes to pick a Medicare plan is on
The exit of two Medicare Advantage carriers from the state will affect 14,200 current enrollees, while changes to other plans could mean a decline in overall enrollment in Advantage plans by 18,104 beneficiaries in 2027
New analysis: Aging workforce, shrinking educator pipeline, low pay and high living costs add to NH teacher recruitment and retention challenges
NH schools projected to have more than 1,100 teacher openings each year over next decade, with 95 percent of vacancies driven by educators leaving the workforce or changing careers
AI is changing cybersecurity – and cyberattacks
Cyber and payment fraud losses are board-level risks for every organization, escalating the need for strong, modern security systems
(Opinion) Dartmouth Health urges investment in youth mental health in New Hampshire
Dartmouth Health has been putting its shoulders to the wheel to improve the lives of young people.
