Wednesday | Press Releases
freekeenenews - Videographer Dave Ridley Imprisoned in Cheshire Jail
As of Monday July sixth, the people calling themselves the "State of New Hampshire" have imprisoned another videographer at the Cheshire jail.
Keene rabies case prompts warning
One cat infected with rabies in a Keene neighborhood led to the death of 20 others, rabies shots for three people and sparked warnings from local authorities for pet owners to have their cats vaccinated.
NH machete attack suspect dies
A Westmoreland, N.H., man accused of slashing a neighbor with a machete last month has died.
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Summer Lectures and Exhibit to focus on Firearms at Wyman Tavern Museum
This summer at the Wyman Tavern Museum, 339 Main Street in Keene, NH, there will be three lectures on Muskets, Militia, and Firearm Manufacturing as well as a special exhibit of firearms from the collection of the Historical Society of Cheshire County.
Rainy June leaves farmers in the lurch
The customers see boxes of cheerful-looking red strawberries sitting in straight lines on a table at the Keene Farmers' Market off Gilbo Avenue downtown.
Authorities in southwestern New Hampshire say a county jail inmate was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning.
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Historical Society to offer Friday afternoon programs at Wyman Tavern
On most Friday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during July and August, the Historical Society of Cheshire County will offer activities, games, or crafts that were part of 18th century life for children and families at the Wyman Tavern Museum.
Former counsellor gets one month in jail for tryst with teen
A former counselor for troubled teens who was accused of having sex with one of her students has accepted a plea negotiation with prosecutors after turning down a similar deal last year.
NH family outraged that man may be released early
A Winchester, N.H., family is outraged after a judge agreed that a Swanzey man who caused a deadly car crash should be released from prison early.
Woman gets year in jail for teen's death on farm
The Marlborough woman accused of causing the crushing death of a Massachusetts teenager pleaded guilty to negligent homicide Monday in Cheshire County Superior Court.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972 and subsequent clean water acts cleansed rivers around the nation, including the Connecticut River separating Vermont and New Hampshire.
Extended bus route inches forward
Extending Brattleboro's BeeLine bus service to downtown Hinsdale, N.H., and eventually to Winchester, N.H., is inching closer and closer to becoming a reality.
Antigovernment activists putting down roots in N.H.
From a jail cell in this rural corner of New Hampshire, Sam A. Miller waged a philosophical battle, one milk carton at a time.
Woman Sentenced To Prison For Murder-For-Hire
A Hancock, N.H., woman who plotted with her son to hire a hit man to kill his ex-girlfriend was sent to prison for at least 4½ years as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
Exercising Right to Remain Silent Lands Video Journalist in Jail Indefinitely
That's what journalist Sam Dodson learned when he was arrested April 13 at Keene District Court for allegedly refusing to turn off a video camera in the lobby according to an April 14 Keene Sentinel article.
As Christian Gowdy approached Christmas Carol, a milking cow, she watched him with a steady eye and monitored his movement.
Pic: New Invention - The Gravelizer - Becomes Indispensible for N.H. Firm
When Ed Csenge goes out to look at a new project, he is concerned with things "from the ground down." Csenge runs two businesses in Sullivan, N.H. - Ed Csenge & Son LLC and its subsidiary, Septic Manager.
NH: Exercising right to remain silent lands journalist in jail indefinitely
"Video journalists in Iran arena t the only ones at risk for due process violations.
Historical Society Book Sale - a Community Tradition
The Historical Society of Cheshire County will hold its ninth annual used book sale on Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the ninth year in a row a local book dealer has made a generous contribution of used books for this fund raising event.
Nashua centenarian was part of elite club
In the great, wide world of supercentenarians, Nashua's own Mary Striker was something of a youngster.