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2 weeks ago
Boston Youth Ski Program Makes Stop At Granite Gorge For Day On The Slopes
Nearly 60 Boston students and instructors visited Granite Gorge in Roxbury for a day of skiing, learning and outdoor connection.
2 weeks ago
Goodlander Highlights $300K For Sheriff’s Radios Amid Broader Public Safety Strains In Cheshire County
Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander meets with Cheshire County officials and local police leaders Wednesday at the courthouse in Keene to discuss $300,000 in federal funding for upgraded sheriff’s office radios.
2 weeks ago
Swanzey Residents To Weigh SB 2 Repeal At Public Hearing Tonight
Swanzey will hold a public hearing tonight on a proposal to repeal SB 2 and return to a traditional in-person town meeting format.
2 weeks ago
New Hampshire Extends Emergency Order Allowing Longer Hours for Heating Fuel Deliveries
State officials extend emergency order through Feb. 28, allowing propane and heating oil drivers longer hours amid cold and storms.
3 weeks ago
New Hampshire Vehicle Inspection Program Suspended Indefinitely Amid Legal Fight
With no vendor under contract and a federal court order in place, New Hampshire has halted vehicle inspections until further notice while state officials pursue an appeal.
3 weeks ago
Keene Councilor Seeks Review of 2019 Police Mutual Aid Agreement
A Keene councilor is urging a review of a 2019 police mutual aid agreement, citing transparency, legal updates and public trust concerns.
3 weeks ago
Keene Police, Fire To Face Off in Hockey Game to Benefit Cedarcrest
Cedarcrest’s Jay Haston joined WKBK’s “Good Morning with Dan Mitchell” to promote the March 7 Battle of the Badges hockey fundraiser at Keene Ice.
3 weeks ago
Cheshire County Conservation District Urges Support for Climate Resilience Funding for Farms
The Cheshire County Conservation District is urging support for New Hampshire farms through HB 246, which would fund climate resilience grants to help New Hampshire farms adapt and grow.
3 weeks ago
Court Street Well Shutdown May Temporarily Affect Keene Water Quality
Keene officials say Court Street Well No. 2 will be shut down Wednesday, Feb. 11, which could cause brief water discoloration in some parts of the city.
3 weeks ago
Hinsdale School District Pushes Back On Social Media Claims Following Alleged Bullying Incident
District leaders say online discussion has spread misinformation, reaffirming their commitment to student safety, inclusion, and confidentiality.
3 weeks ago
Florida Snowmobilers Rescued After Getting Lost in Pisgah State Park
Two Florida men were safely rescued Saturday night after running low on fuel and phone battery while snowmobiling in Pisgah State Park as temperatures and wind chills plunged well below zero.
4 weeks ago
Keene School District 2026–27 Budget Advances to Ballot, Includes Tax Increase and Open Enrollment Vote
Keene voters will decide on an $82.4M school budget with a proposed tax increase and an open enrollment plan at the polls on March 10.
4 weeks ago
New Hampshire Officials Urge Safe, Sober Rides Ahead of Super Bowl LX
State safety officials are reminding Super Bowl fans to plan sober rides home, as police increase patrols statewide to curb impaired driving.
4 weeks ago
Cheshire County Secures $936K Federal Funding to Upgrade Regional Fire and EMS Communications System
Cheshire County lands $936K in federal funding to modernize the SWNH Fire Mutual Aid radio system serving 78 agencies across three states.
4 weeks ago
Monadnock Region Plans Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026
Keene will host a regional parade and full day of events July 4, 2026, as the Monadnock Region marks the 250th anniversary of Independence.
4 weeks ago
Keene City Council Approves Cuts to Downtown Infrastructure Project to Close Budget Gap
Keene officials approved millions in cuts and delays to the downtown infrastructure project to address high bids and keep construction on track for 2026.
4 weeks ago
State Without Approved Vendor After Executive Council Rejects Vehicle Inspection Contract Extension
New Hampshire officials are reassessing the state’s vehicle inspection program after the Executive Council rejected a short-term contract extension, leaving the state without an approved vendor as a federal court case continues.
4 weeks ago
Game-Day Grub Guide: Where to Grab Super Bowl Eats in the Monadnock Region
Hosting for the Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl? From wings and BBQ to party platters and pizza, here’s where to preorder game-day eats locally.
4 weeks ago
Deliberative Session Sets Stage for March Vote on Swanzey Budget, Capital Projects and Town Meeting Format
Swanzey voters reviewed and amended warrant articles Tuesday night, debating the town budget, a new public works building, zoning changes and the future of voting procedure.
4 weeks ago
Keene City Council to Vote on Updates to Downtown Infrastructure Project
The hope of Keene Mayor Jay Kahn and Public Works Director Don Lussier is to be able to put the Downtown Reconstruction Project out to bid again in the spring.
