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9 hours ago
Bistro Opens in Downtown Keene
Downtown Keene has a new restaurant. Slate & Sage Modern Bistro opened this past weekend at 11 Central Square, serving a menu of creative flatbreads, hearty sandwiches, fresh salads, pasta dishes and comfort-food favorites.
15 hours ago
Keene’s Mayor Outlines Search for Next City Manager
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed the upcoming search for a new city manager during a Thursday morning appearance on WKBK Radio, saying the process could take four to five months following Elizabeth Ferland’s planned departure for Claremont.
15 hours ago
Greyhound to Launch New Bus Route Connecting Keene, Peterborough to Boston
Greyhound will launch a new intercity bus route Nov. 17, connecting Keene and Peterborough with Nashua, Lowell and Boston through two daily round trips.
2 days ago
Monadnock United Way shares campaign update, highlights community impact on WKBK
Monadnock United Way's Sophie Carney-Brenner and campaign co-chair Scott Brown joined Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio Wednesday to discuss the organization's $1.525 million fundraising goal, its upcoming Giving Tuesday campaign and the local families benefiting from community support.
2 days ago
UPDATED: Keene City Manager to Step Down After Nine Years in Role
After nine years as Keene's city manager, Elizabeth Ferland will leave the position to lead Claremont's municipal government. She is expected to begin her new role in February 2027.
3 days ago
West Street Shopping Center in Keene Sold to New York-Based Retail Owner
The shopping center, home to Hannaford, Hobby Lobby and several other familiar businesses, has been acquired by DLC in a joint venture with Cohen & Steers. The deal brings DLC’s total retail holdings in Keene to more than 500,000 square feet.
3 days ago
Hinsdale Man Gets 15-Month Prison Sentence for Embezzling Nearly $345,000 From Employer
A former operations manager concealed years of theft with falsified checks and records, spending $142,000 on online pornography chats. ,000 from his longtime employer.
3 days ago
Keene Announces Construction and Roadwork Schedule for This Week
Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists traveling through Keene this week should expect construction activity, alternating one-way traffic, and temporary parking restrictions on Court Street, Elm Street, and Marlboro Street as the City’s Public Works Department continues infrastructure improvements and roadway maintenance.
4 days ago
My Keene Now Seeking Part-Time Media Advisor
MyKeeneNow.com and SaveLocalDeals.com are seeking a part-time Media Advisor to build relationships with local restaurants, entertainment businesses and event organizers while helping them connect with customers through local media and promotions.
4 days ago
Veterans Day Events Planned Across Monadnock Region for Nov. 11
MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Across the Monadnock Region, communities will come together Wednesday to honor local veterans, reflect on the…
4 days ago
Two Injured in ATV Crash at Pisgah State Park in Winchester
Two men suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries Saturday after an ATV went over an embankment on John Hill Road in Winchester's Pisgah State Park.
4 days ago
Central Square Construction to Continue as Main Street Traffic Shifts This Week
Keene's Downtown Infrastructure Project will bring another week of sewer, water and gas utility work, temporary Main Street lane shifts and parking restrictions around Central Square Nov. 9-13. Residents can also attend the next Coffee & Hardhats meeting Tuesday.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
7 days ago
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 week ago
NH Attorney General Reports Smooth Election Day, Hotline Calls
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says Election Day operations proceeded without significant disruption, despite approximately 277 hotline calls and a reported assault at a Laconia polling location.
1 week ago
Spradling: Democrats Face Major Shift in New Hampshire After Election Wins
Scott Spradling discusses the Democratic election wave, its impact on Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the challenges facing New Hampshire's new legislative majority.
1 week ago
Keene Voters Reject School Property-Tax Cap, Elect Five Democrats to State House
Keene voters rejected a proposed school property-tax cap and elected five Democrats to represent the city in the New Hampshire House.
1 week ago
ELECTION DAY: Democrats Make Gains in Monadnock Region Election Results
Democrats gained ground in Monadnock Region state House races, with victories in several contested districts and all five Keene seats going to Democratic candidates. Regional results also include races for the state Senate and Cheshire County Commission.
1 week ago
Pappas Wins U.S. Senate Race as Sununu Concedes; Democrats Hold City House Seats
Chris Pappas carried all five Keene wards before John Sununu conceded the Senate race. City voters also returned Democratic state representatives and rejected Question 2.
