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3 weeks ago

Keene Reminds Residents Signs Are Prohibited In Public Rights-Of-Way

Keene officials remind residents that political, commercial and other signs are prohibited in city rights-of-way, with limited exceptions.

3 weeks ago

Central Square Work Brings New Detours Through Friday

Temporary detours will affect Washington, West and Roxbury streets in Keene as Central Square utility work continues through Friday.

3 weeks ago

Keene Community Night Offers Free BBQ, Family Fun and a Look Inside City Government

Keene’s Community Night Tuesday will feature free BBQ, family activities, city staff and a sensory-friendly hour from 4 to 5 p.m.

3 weeks ago

Keene Council Hears Fear, Demands for Transparency and Calls for Action Over ICE Activity

Monadnock Region residents packed Keene City Council chamber listens during Monday night's special workshop on recent ICE activity and its impact on the community.

3 weeks ago

Keene Assessor Explains 2026 Property Revaluation and What Homeowners Need to Know

Keene Assessor Dan Langille explains Keene's 2026 property revaluation, rising home values, tax rates and how residents can appeal.

3 weeks ago

Central Square Construction to Shift Traffic Patterns as Utility Work Moves East

Central Square construction will shift east next week, with new gas, sewer and water work bringing parking closures and traffic detours.

3 weeks ago

Keene Construction Projects Continue Across City this Week

Keene drivers should expect road closures, detours and traffic shifts this week as construction continues across the city.

3 weeks ago

Mount Monadnock Hiker Airlifted After Medical Emergency

A Pennsylvania man was airlifted from Mount Monadnock Friday after experiencing a potentially life-threatening medical emergency.

4 weeks ago

Weekend Pulse: 8/15-8/16

Find things to do across the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont this weekend, from yard sales and festivals to live music and history.

4 weeks ago

Keene to Honor Dr. Albert C. Johnston with Historic Marker Saturday

A new historic marker in Keene will honor Dr. Albert C. Johnston and his family’s nationally recognized story of race and identity.

4 weeks ago

WKBK Expands FM Coverage With New Signals in Keene and Brattleboro

WKBK is expanding its FM footprint Friday with new signals at 107.5 FM in Keene and 100.3 FM in Brattleboro, adding to its 1290 AM and 94.1 FM signals.

4 weeks ago

Mayor Discusses Recent ICE Activity in Keene, City’s Limited Role

Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed recent ICE activity, the police department’s role and Monday’s City Council workshop on immigration.

4 weeks ago

Savings Bank of Walpole Warns Customers of Impersonation Scam

Savings Bank of Walpole warns customers about a scam involving fake calls and texts designed to steal online banking credentials.

4 weeks ago

Low Water Pressure Reported in Fox Avenue Neighborhood

A booster station outage is causing low water pressure on Fox Avenue, Foxwood Avenue and Fox Circle, with repairs underway.

4 weeks ago

Surry Mountain Lake Beach Reopens After Water Quality Tests Return to Normal

Surry Mountain Lake Beach will reopen Wednesday after water testing showed fecal bacteria levels have returned to safe swimming levels.

4 weeks ago

Downtown Reconstruction Moves into Major Utility Work as Tree Removal Begins

Keene's downtown reconstruction project enters major sewer and water work as tree removal begins, with the project still scheduled for completion by December 2028.

4 weeks ago

Winchester Wildlife Rehab Handles 500 Animals a Year as Demand for Rescue Grows

Winchester Wildlife director Deb Gode discussed wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and the center's need for donations and volunteers on WKBK Radio.

4 weeks ago

The Hidden Risk of Letting Your Web Developer Hold the Keys to Your Business

Small businesses can face serious risks when one web developer controls their domain, hosting and website access without a clear backup plan.

4 weeks ago

Keene Council to Examine City Response to ICE Enforcement

Keene City Councilor Catt Workman questions local cooperation with ICE and calls for limits on police assistance ahead of an Aug. 17 council meeting.

4 weeks ago

Keene Construction Projects Bring Road Closures, Detours and Traffic Changes this Week

Keene construction projects this week include Central Square work, road closures, water-main repairs, bridge construction and parking changes.

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