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19 hours ago
Keene Planning Board Approves Drive-Through Restaurant at Former Rite Aid Site
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Plans to redevelop the former Rite Aid property at 348 Winchester St. moved forward after the Keene…
20 hours ago
Weekend Pulse: Halloween Edition 10/30-11/1
Halloween weekend brings two days of family activities, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin celebrations, classic horror films and live music throughout the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont. Here's where to find something to do Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31.
2 days ago
Keene to Celebrate Completion of Transportation Heritage Trail’s First Phase
Keene will celebrate the completion of the first phase of its Transportation Heritage Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 30.
2 days ago
Keene’s Best celebrates Monadnock Region businesses at annual awards event
Keene’s Best brought together more than 200 guests at Stonewall Farm Wednesday evening to celebrate the Monadnock Region’s top businesses.
2 days ago
Swanzey Medspa Combines Advanced Aesthetics with Personalized Care
Better You Beauty Medspa combines compassionate care and advanced aesthetic treatments to help clients feel confident in their own skin.
3 days ago
Two Keene Areas Named in New Hampshire’s Federal Opportunity Zone Designations
Two Keene census tracts are among 25 New Hampshire locations approved for federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 status, offering incentives intended to attract private investment in housing, businesses and infrastructure.
3 days ago
South Acworth Baptist Church Added to NH State Register of Historic Places
South Acworth Baptist Church has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places, recognizing its Greek Revival architecture and history of adapting to the community’s changing needs.
4 days ago
Marlborough Police Issue Burglary Warrant After Storage Unit Break-Ins
A Rindge woman faces a felony burglary charge following September break-ins at storage units along Route 12 in Marlborough. Police say she is reportedly in custody in Massachusetts.
4 days ago
Trial opens for man accused in death of Keene toddler
The trial of Annthoni Bliss, 24, of Lyndeborough, began Monday in Cheshire County Superior Court. He is charged with second-degree murder in the January 2024 death of 23-month-old Luca Hudson of Keene.
5 days ago
Trick-or-Treating Hours Set Across the Monadnock Region for Halloween 2026
Trick-or-Treating Hours Set Across the Monadnock Region for Halloween 2026
5 days ago
Growth By Giving Music Fest Raises More Than $10,000 for Keene-Area Nonprofits
The second annual Growth By Giving Music Fest raised $10,048 for four local nonprofits. Organizers and attendees gathered at Tempesta’s Restaurant in Keene to reflect on the festival’s community impact.
5 days ago
Keene Construction Update: Central Square Work, Road Closures and Utility Projects Planned This Week
Keene’s construction schedule for Oct. 26-30 includes a Central Square intersection closure, downtown parking restrictions, final paving on Bartholomew Court, continued bridge work and new utility installations.
1 week ago
Monadnock Ford Emphasizes Preventive Maintenance, Transparency as Winter Approaches
Monadnock Ford's service team shares advice on preparing vehicles for New Hampshire's winter conditions, the value of preventive maintenance and how transparent inspections help drivers make informed decisions about repairs and safety.
1 week ago
Friends of Keene Public Library Book Sale Returns This Weekend
The Friends of Keene Public Library’s fall book sale runs Oct. 23-25 at Heberton Hall, featuring thousands of used books, a wide range of subjects and Sunday’s $5 Bag Day. Proceeds support library programs and resources.
1 week ago
Woman Pleads Guilty in 2023 Killing of Brattleboro Shelter Coordinator
Zaaina Mahvish-Jammeh pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Brattleboro shelter coordinator Leah Rosin-Pritchard. Sentencing is pending.
1 week ago
Keene Committee Backs School Street Speed Review, Keeps Central Square One-Lane Plan
Keene officials are weighing a proposed 25-mph speed limit on School Street, keeping the approved one-lane traffic plan around Central Square and improving communication with downtown businesses during ongoing infrastructure work.
1 week ago
Keene Voter Registration Deadline is Tomorrow for Nov. 3 Election
Keene residents have until Thursday, Oct. 22, to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Find registration details, Keene polling locations and information for voters elsewhere in Cheshire County.
1 week ago
Afterschool Programs Across Monadnock Region Support More Than 1,200 Children
The Monadnock Regional Afterschool Collective's five programs served 1,230 children last year. Co-founders Frannie Ashworth and Lauren Bressett discussed their impact on children and working families during Wednesday's WKBK Radio interview.
2 weeks ago
Burdick’s Sunday Dinner Raises $1,020 for Fall Mountain Friendly Meals
The Restaurant at Burdick’s in Walpole raised $1,020 for Fall Mountain Friendly Meals during the first event in its Italian Sunday Dinner Series, with more community fundraisers planned for 2027.
2 weeks ago
Statewide Teacher Shortages, Low Starting Salaries Highlighted in WKBK Interview
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) New Hampshire faces ongoing challenges recruiting and retaining teachers, with relatively low starting salaries, rising housing and…
