Local News from My Keene Now
12 hours ago in Local
Keene Public Works Director Discusses Downtown Construction, Upcoming City Projects on WKBK
Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier discussed the latest progress on the Main Street reconstruction project, recurring Water Street water-main breaks, completed road and trail improvements, and upcoming infrastructure work during a Friday appearance on WKBK Radio.
12 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Connecticut Man Arrested Following Threats Against Brattleboro-Area Schools
A Connecticut man is facing a terroristic threat charge after authorities linked him to a phone call threatening violence against elementary schools in the Brattleboro area. The suspect was arrested in New York and is being held on $500,000 bond.
12 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene Committee Backs Federal Grant to Hire Eight More Firefighters
Keene's Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee unanimously recommended accepting a $1.67 million FEMA grant that would help the city hire eight additional firefighters and increase on-duty staffing levels.
13 hours ago in Community Updates, Local
Good Friends Campaign Returns to Support Three Monadnock Region Nonprofits
Savings Bank of Walpole's annual Good Friends campaign is back, offering $10 plush stuffed animals donated by Douglas Cuddle Toys to raise money for The Community Kitchen, Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, and The Kids Collaborative.
Entertainment News
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders
After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood
Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction
Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.
What's on KNE
Good Friends Are Here!
Purchase your soft & cuddly Douglas Cuddle Toys Good Friend at ANY Savings Bank of Walpole location now through Christmas Eve! Just $10 each!
Community Food Drive
Join us on Saturday, November 21st from 9a-2p for our annual ONE-DAY Community Food Drive in the Keene area!
Make Your MFL Picks!
Don’t forget to make your weekly football picks for a chance to win B. Bakes Deli & Cakes gift cards or even $500 to Syd’s!
Help Stuff a Cruiser Full of Toys!
Join us in the Target parking lot on Saturday November 29th from 10a-2p for the annual Stuff a Cruiser Event to support Toys for Tots.
Enter for a Chance to win 100 Gallons of Heating Oil
In celebration of Davis Oil & Propane’s 100th Anniversary, they are GIVING AWAY 100 gallons of home heating oil each week!