18 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Local

Platz Beer Garden prepares to celebrate grand opening in historic Keene church

A historic downtown Keene church has been transformed into Platz Beer Garden, a European-inspired gathering space featuring 20 rotating taps, regional food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. The venue celebrates its official grand opening Saturday, Nov. 7, with a full day of music, giveaways, special brewery appearances and more.

20 hours ago in Local

Jury Finds Annthoni Bliss Not Guilty in Death of Keene Toddler

Annthoni Bliss, 24, has been found not guilty of second-degree murder in connection with the January 2024 death of 23-month-old Luca Hudson. The verdict concludes a criminal case involving disputed medical evidence and an investigation into the toddler's fatal injuries.

24 hours ago in Local

Cheshire County Toys for Tots Seeks 40,000-Square-Foot Warehouse for Holiday Toy Distribution

Cheshire County Toys for Tots urgently needs a donated 40,000-square-foot warehouse to organize and distribute holiday toys to approximately 5,000 children.

1 day ago in Government, Local

Keene City Council Votes to Keep Single-Lane Traffic Plan for Central Square

Keene City Council voted 11–3 Thursday night to retain the planned single-lane traffic configuration across the north side of Central Square, rejecting a proposal to restore two lanes.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.