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A Taste of Keene Returns Saturday with New Vendors, New Layout and Plenty To Sample
The sixth annual Taste of Keene returns Saturday with more than 30 food vendors, 21 beverage vendors, live entertainment and dozens of menu items ranging from pork belly and seafood to vegan specialties and desserts. Festivalgoers browse vendor booths and sample food during the 2024 Taste of Keene in downtown Keene. The popular culinary event returns Saturday, June 6, with a new layout along Main Street, more than 50 participating food and beverage vendors, and live entertainment in Railroad Square.
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Pilot Injured After Experimental Aircraft Crashes During Takeoff at Jaffrey Airport
A 75-year-old Brookline man was flown to a Massachusetts trauma center after a small aircraft crashed shortly after attempting to take off from Jaffrey Airport Friday morning.
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Small Plane Crashes at Jaffrey Airport, Pilot Reportedly Injured
A small single-engine aircraft reportedly crashed at Jaffrey Airport on Friday afternoon, leaving the sole occupant injured and requiring a LifeFlight helicopter response.
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Keene ArtWalk Opens Tonight with Art, Music and Downtown Celebrations
Keene ArtWalk opens Friday evening with a reception and downtown celebration featuring dozens of artists, live music, and community events.
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Keene City Council Advances $80.2 Million Budget, Approves Fire Staffing Funds and Downtown Project Financing
Keene councilors advanced the proposed $80.2 million city budget Thursday, approved funding for four firefighters and authorized additional downtown project financing.
2 days ago
Fire Outside Summer Street Apartment Building Quickly Contained in Keene
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A fire outside a multifamily residence downtown Thursday morning was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported,…
3 days ago
Teen Injured After Trail Bike Crashes into Tree
A 14-year-old Temple boy was seriously injured after losing control of a trail bike and crashing into a tree on family-owned property Wednesday evening. Authorities say inexperience with a new bike appears to have contributed to the accident.
3 days ago
Cheshire Medical Center Surpasses $42 Million Fundraising Goal for Major Expansion Projects
Cheshire Medical Center has surpassed its $42 million capital campaign goal, helping fund major expansions to cancer care, surgical services, and outpatient treatment.
3 days ago
Prison Sentence Handed Down in Fatal Keene Shooting of Teen
Thomas Pickford pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless second-degree murder in the 2025 shooting death of Christian Walker and was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison.
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Overnight Parking Restrictions Scheduled for Downtown Line Painting
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Motorists are advised that overnight parking restrictions will be in effect in several downtown Keene locations this…
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Keene Residents Invited to Weigh in on Proposed City Budget at Thursday Hearing
Keene residents can comment on the proposed $79.8 million city budget during a public hearing Thursday before a final council vote later this month.
3 days ago
Special Olympics NH Tip-A-Cop Event Coming to Keene Applebee’s
Local law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes will team up at Keene Applebee’s June 4 for the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser supporting athletes statewide.
4 days ago
Plea and Sentencing Hearing Scheduled Today in Keene Teen Homicide Case
A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled Wednesday in Cheshire County Superior Court for Thomas Pickford in the murder case of Christian Walker.
4 days ago
Fire at Keene Transfer Station Draws Large Multi-Agency Response
Firefighters from Keene and neighboring communities battled a transfer station fire Saturday evening, bringing the blaze under control without injuries.
4 days ago
Swanzey Town Administrator to Step Down Next Month
Swanzey Town Administrator Lori Rautiola will step down July 3 after accepting a position in the private sector.
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Keene’s Mayor Highlights Monadnock 250 Celebration, Housing and Major City Projects on WKBK
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed Monadnock 250 celebrations, affordable housing, infrastructure projects, and the city budget during a Monday appearance on WKBK.
5 days ago
Driver Injured, Child Passenger Taken to Hospital After Crash Near Hinsdale Town Line
A Keene man was seriously injured and an 11-year-old passenger was hospitalized after a high-speed crash on Route 119 in Winchester sent a vehicle down an embankment Saturday.
6 days ago
Keene Road Projects to Affect Traffic at Multiple Locations This Week
Multiple road, sidewalk and infrastructure projects are underway across Keene this week, bringing detours, lane closures and traffic delays to several streets.
6 days ago
Jaffrey Teen Airlifted Following Dirt Bike Crash
A 17-year-old Jaffrey resident was airlifted to a Massachusetts trauma center Sunday evening after suffering serious injuries in a dirt bike crash on private property in New Ipswich, authorities said.
1 week ago
Historical Society Highlights Marlow’s Revolutionary Spirit Ahead of 250th Celebration on WKBK
MARLOW, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) With cannon fire, colonial reenactors, patriotic ceremonies and even a British tea service planned, Marlow is preparing…
