4 hours ago in Local

Nicola’s Owners Announce Retirement, Restaurant to Change Hands

After reopening in downtown Keene earlier this year, Nicola’s owners Nicola and Cheryl Bencivenga have announced their retirement and sale of the restaurant to two local residents.

5 hours ago in Local

Central Square Work Shifts East as Water, Sewer Installation Continues

Water-main work is shifting toward the east side of Keene’s Central Square this week as Casella Construction begins sewer installation on West Street, bringing new traffic detours and parking closures.

5 hours ago in Local

Rindge Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire

A Rindge home is believed to be a total loss after an early Saturday morning fire that sent flames and heavy smoke from all four sides of the residence. All occupants escaped safely, and the cause remains under investigation.

3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Two Cited After Racially Charged Graffiti Found at Brattleboro Transportation Center

Two people have been cited for hate-motivated unlawful mischief after police say racially charged graffiti was spray-painted overnight at the Brattleboro Transportation Center.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.