16 hours ago in Government, Local

Keene Receives Two Bids for Downtown Reconstruction Project

Keene officials opened two bids Friday for the downtown reconstruction project, with Casella Construction submitting the lower proposal at just over $26 million.

19 hours ago in Local

Former State Vehicle Inspection Contractor Plans New Lawsuit Over New Hampshire Program Shutdown

State vehicle inspection contractor Gordon-Darby Inc. says it will refile its lawsuit against New Hampshire officials after withdrawing an earlier case over a procedural issue tied to the state’s suspended vehicle inspection program.

21 hours ago in Government, Local

Keene City Council Advances Housing Initiatives, Budget Review and Infrastructure Updates

Keene city councilors advanced housing initiatives, reviewed infrastructure updates and began debate on a proposed $57 million budget that would increase the city tax rate by 6.7%.

21 hours ago in Government, Local

Keene Residents Urged to Participate in Upcoming City Budget Meetings

Keene officials are encouraging residents and business owners to attend a series of public budget meetings in May and June as the City Council reviews spending plans for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.