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🌱 Authorities investigate deaths of two residents in Keene Hurricane Road home

Keene, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Keene! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Authorities investigate deaths of two residents in Keene Hurricane Road home
  • Meet the standout Keene High seniors heading to top colleges next fall
  • Keene charter school brothers earn top state spots in global math contest

Also on today's calendar: July 4th at the Historical Society of Cheshire County.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two found dead in Keene home (newportdispatch.com) — Two older adults were found dead Monday inside their Hurricane Road home in Keene, and authorities are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide. Keene police discovered the couple during a welfare check, say both suffered apparent gunshot wounds, and report there is no known threat to the public while autopsies proceed in Concord.
   

2. Keene High School's Top 10 Graduates Reflect on Achievement, Leadership and Lasting Connections (mykeenenow.com) — Keene High School’s top 10 seniors from the Class of 2026 are celebrating graduation and reflecting on the teachers, clubs, and friendships that shaped their time in Keene. From future engineers and architects to writers and health professionals, each student shares how rigorous academics and community involvement prepared them for college and beyond, highlighting the strength of local schools and youth leadership.
   

3. Gathering Waters students achieve top state ranking in international math competition (keenesentinel.com) — Two brothers from Gathering Waters’ high school program in Keene have earned top New Hampshire rankings in the international Math Kangaroo competition, with three classmates also placing in the state’s top 10. The Keene charter school serves as a local competition center, encouraging students to tackle challenging, creative math problems.
   

4. Man drowns in Swanzey pond (newportdispatch.com) — Emergency crews, including Keene Fire Rescue, responded after a 42-year-old man drowned Sunday while swimming at Wilson Pond in Swanzey. Despite bystander help and lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at Cheshire Medical Center, and state authorities continue to investigate the circumstances.
   

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Ok Keene! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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