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Keene City Council Approves Pumpkin Festival, Housing Tax Relief and Major Infrastructure Projects
Keene City Council approved plans for the 2026 Pumpkin Festival, housing tax relief, infrastructure funding and other measures during Thursday night's meeting.
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Dartmouth Health Receives $11.8 Million Grant to Launch Aging Research Center
Dartmouth Health has been awarded an $11.8 million NIH grant to establish a research center focused on improving care for older adults living with serious illnesses.
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Attorney General Finds Charlestown Officer’s 2025 Shooting Legally Justified
New Hampshire's Attorney General has ruled that a Charlestown police officer was legally justified in using deadly force during a November 2025 encounter.
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Reiki Master Brings 35 Years of Healing Experience to New Practice in Keene
A Reiki master with more than three decades of experience has opened a new practice in Keene, offering sessions focused on relaxation and stress reduction.
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Central Square Traffic Pattern Changes Begin Wednesday as Utility Work Continues in Downtown Keene
Drivers will see new traffic patterns in Central Square beginning Wednesday as Liberty Utilities continues replacing gas lines ahead of Keene's downtown reconstruction project.
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Hinsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $345,000 From Employer Through Fraudulent Checks
A Hinsdale man has pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud after admitting he embezzled nearly $345,000 from his employer over a five-year period.
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VA Signs Lease for New Cheshire County Veterans Clinic in West Chesterfield
A new VA outpatient clinic planned for West Chesterfield will replace facilities in Keene and Brattleboro, expanding health care services for veterans.
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Keene Roadwork Continues Across City This Week, With Gas Main Installation Beginning in Central Square
Multiple construction projects will affect traffic in Keene this week, including new utility work in Central Square and ongoing bridge, road and sidewalk improvements.
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Save Local Deals Spotlight: Madame Sherri’s Offers Savings on Food, Drink in Downtown Keene
My Keene Now's Save Local Deals now features Madame Sherri's, offering discounted certificates for food and drinks at the downtown restaurant and cabaret.
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Keene Finance Committee Advances Housing, Infrastructure and Tax Relief Measures
Keene's Finance Committee advanced housing, infrastructure and tax relief proposals Thursday, including a new historical marker and two new apartments.
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Peterborough Homicide Investigation Update: Victim Died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds; Officer Released from Hospital
Investigators say the Peterborough officer injured in a fatal July 5 altercation has been released as the self-defense investigation continues.
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My Keene Now Launches Redesigned Mobile App with New Features and Easier Navigation
The all-new My Keene Now app has arrived with a fresh design, easier navigation, searchable archives, saved articles, breaking news alerts, weather, music, podcasts, and more—all completely free.
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Weekend Pulse: 7/10-7/12
Live music, theater, art exhibits, history programs and family events highlight a busy weekend across the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont.
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Hassan Visits Roosevelt East Apartments, Highlights Affordable Housing Investments in Keene
Sen. Maggie Hassan toured Keene Housing's Roosevelt East Apartments Thursday, praising the adaptive reuse project and calling for more affordable housing across New Hampshire.
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Swimming Discouraged at Surry Mountain Lake Beach After Elevated Bacteria Levels Detected
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising people not to swim at Surry Mountain Lake Beach after water tests found bacteria above state standards.
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Colonial Theatre Prepares Mobile Stage Debut at August Music Festival
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) The Colonial Theatre’s new mobile stage, funded by a $50,000 T-Mobile grant, will make its public debut…
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Congressman Chris Pappas Tours Keene’s Unity Homes Facility, Highlights Housing Innovation Amid Affordability Crisis
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas toured Unity Homes in Keene Wednesday, discussing innovative homebuilding and efforts to address New Hampshire's housing shortage.
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Keene Lions Club Brings Landmark Rock Musical to the Stage This Weekend
The Keene Lions Club is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic Jesus Christ Superstar to the Monadnock Region in a community production that blends local talent with charitable giving.
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Liberty Utilities to Begin Gas Line Work Monday as Keene Downtown Project Moves Toward Full Construction
Liberty Utilities begins replacing gas lines in Central Square next week as Keene's downtown reconstruction project shifts from planning into active construction.
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Yellow Bell Café Reopens This Week Under New Ownership in Downtown Keene
Yellow Bell Café is reopening this week in downtown Keene under new owner Chris McAtee, bringing back familiar breakfast and lunch favorites while adding dinner service.
