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Downtown Project Update Meeting Set for Wednesday

Keene Public Works will provide an update on downtown construction Wednesday during its monthly Coffee & Hard Hats meeting at the Transportation Center.

5 hours ago

Push For Trader Joe’s in Keene Gains New Momentum

Keene student Eli Tebaldi discussed his push for a Trader Joe’s on WKBK as his community campaign grows to about 1,700 followers.

6 hours ago

Hiker Rescued After Serious Injury on Mount Monadnock

A 53-year-old Massachusetts woman was rescued from Mount Monadnock Sunday after suffering a serious injury near the summit.

6 hours ago

Gray Fox Bites Two People Before Being Killed in Marlborough

A possibly rabid gray fox bit two people and attacked vehicles on Route 12 in Marlborough before police killed the animal for rabies testing.

4 days ago

Central Square Construction Enters New Phase as Water Main Work Begins

Keene’s Central Square construction enters a new phase next week with water main work, parking closures and traffic detours beginning Sept. 8.

4 days ago

Weekend Pulse 9/4-9/7: Labor Day Edition

Labor Day weekend brings music, art, theater and fairs to the Monadnock Region, including Keene Music Festival and Art in the Park.

5 days ago

Keene Music Festival Returns Saturday with Seven Stages, Dozens of Local Acts

Keene Music Festival returns Sept. 5 with seven stages, dozens of New England acts, free music and an afterparty downtown.

5 days ago

September Preparedness Month Encourages New Hampshire Residents to Take Action

New Hampshire officials are encouraging residents to use September’s National Preparedness Month as an opportunity to strengthen their emergency plans.

5 days ago

Locals Set to Blueprint Downtown Keene’s Future Ahead of Major Construction

As major Main Street construction looms, Keene residents and business owners prepare to turn months of brainstormed revitalization concepts into concrete community projects at an upcoming double-session workshop.

6 days ago

Hike Safe Cards Offer Backcountry Support as Outdoor Season Continues

New Hampshire Fish and Game urges outdoor enthusiasts to consider a 2026 Hike Safe card and prepare for changing weather and emergencies.

6 days ago

Art In The Park Returns This Weekend with More Than 80 Artists, Live Music and a Taste of Tradition

Art in the Park returns to Keene’s Ashuelot River Park this weekend with 80+ artists, live music, food, a raffle and scholarships.

6 days ago

Scott Brown Outlines Campaign Priorities During WKBK Interview

Scott Brown discussed foreign policy, housing, affordability, AI, health care and Social Security during Wednesday’s WKBK interview.

1 week ago

Is One Appliance Failure a Sign Your Kitchen Needs an Upgrade?

RINDGE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) An appliance that suddenly stops working can create an immediate problem. But for homeowners with several aging…

1 week ago

Goodlander Discusses Defense Spending, Special Education and Tariffs During WKBK Interview

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander discussed defense spending, special education funding, tariffs and the cost of living Monday on WKBK.

1 week ago

Keene to Present Revised Solar Pavilion Designs at September Public Meeting

Keene will unveil revised solar pavilion designs Sept. 15 after public and council concerns prompted officials to seek more feedback.

1 week ago

Cheshire County Veterans Can Get $20 Farmers’ Market Vouchers Throughout September

Cheshire County veterans can receive $20 farmers’ market vouchers each weekend in September through a local appreciation program.

1 week ago

Multiple Keene Construction Projects Bring Road, Parking and Trail Closures This Week

Keene drivers should expect road, parking and trail closures this week as water, paving, bridge and sidewalk projects continue across the city.

1 week ago

Arrest Made After Motorcycle Pursuit Through Marlborough and Dublin

An 18-year-old Sharon man faces four charges after police say he led officers on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit through Marlborough and Dublin.

2 weeks ago

Weekend Pulse 9/29-9/30

Live music, theater, classic film, outdoor activities and a Regency garden party are among the events planned across the Monadnock Region this weekend.

2 weeks ago

Historical Society Puts Final Touches on Exhibit Celebrating Keene Area’s Zucchini Festival

Historical Society exhibit revisits the wild history of the 1980s International Zucchini Festival with memorabilia, competitions and events.

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Weekend Pulse 9/4-9/7: Labor Day Edition

Labor Day weekend brings music, art, theater and fairs to the Monadnock Region, including Keene Music Festival and Art in the Park.

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