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21 hours ago in Government, Local

Keene City Engineer Details Bid Mix-Up, Project Timeline on WKBK; City Pushes Forward with May 8 Deadline

Keene’s city engineer says a late bid submission prompted a short re-bid window, but officials remain optimistic the downtown project can still begin this summer.

21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Alstead Man Sentenced in Fatal Vermont DUI Crash That Killed Putney Woman

An Alstead man will serve prison time after pleading guilty in a drug-impaired crash that killed a 78-year-old Putney woman in 2025.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Keene Extends Downtown Project Bid Deadline Again After Late Submission

Keene officials have extended the downtown project bidding deadline to May 8 after a late submission, as concerns grow over timing and contractor interest.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

A Musical Farewell Across Centuries: Chamber Singers of Keene Close Season with “Music Through Time”

Excerpt: The Chamber Singers of Keene present a sweeping “music through time” concert May 3, marking director Morgan Bothwell’s final performance before leaving for doctoral studies.

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15 hours ago in Entertainment

Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different

Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027

Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

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