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2 weeks ago
Keene Mayor Talks City Projects, Budget Issues and Community Events on WKBK Radio
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed plans for the country's 250th, Main Street project changes, homelessness and more on WKBK.
2 weeks ago
Swanzey Voters Set to Weigh Budget, Public Works Project and Town Meeting Changes
Residents will debate Swanzey’s proposed budget, a new public works facility, zoning changes and other warrant articles ahead of March voting.
2 weeks ago
State Renews Appeal in 25-Year-Old West Chesterfield Disappearance Case
Investigators are again asking for public help as the 25th anniversary nears of the disappearance of Tina Sinclair and her daughter, Bethany, from their West Chesterfield home.
3 weeks ago
Rindge Secures Agreement to Keep Local Ambulance Service Operating Through 2026
Rindge and the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance have agreed to a new contract, ensuring uninterrupted emergency medical service through 2026.
3 weeks ago
Weekend Pulse 1/30-2/1
From a John Prine tribute film and a silent-movie classic with live organ to major touring acts, comedy and folk music, the final weekend of January offers something for nearly every taste.
3 weeks ago
Longtime WKBK Radio Voice Cynthia R. Georgina Dies at 89
Cynthia R. Georgina, a respected and familiar voice on WKBK Radio for decades, died Jan. 22, leaving behind a legacy of thoughtful, civil local talk radio in the Monadnock Region.
3 weeks ago
Fall Mountain Budget Proposal Cuts 20 Positions in Effort to Contain Costs
Fall Mountain voters will review a $37.5 million school budget that eliminates 20 positions, including the superintendent, as officials work to limit tax impacts.
3 weeks ago
Keene City Councilor Previews Monadnock 250 Plans on WKBK
Keene City Councilor Molly Ellis joined host Randy Filiault on WKBK’s Saturday Morning Live to outline early plans for Monadnock 250, a region-wide celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
3 weeks ago
Challenger Disaster Remembered 40 Years Later Through the Eyes of a Former Student Now Living in Keene
Forty years after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a Keene man who once had Christa McAuliffe as a teacher reflects on her lasting influence, the shock felt inside Concord High School, and the critical thinking lessons that endure.
3 weeks ago
Swanzey Selectboard Denies CDBG Grant for Controversial Senior Housing Facility
A Swanzey senior housing project moves forward after the selectboard denies a $500,000 federal grant following a contentious public hearing.
3 weeks ago
Federal Judge Blocks End Of New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections
A federal judge has ordered New Hampshire to continue its vehicle inspection program, halting a planned repeal over Clean Air Act concerns.
3 weeks ago
Winter Storm Fern Delivers Widespread Heavy Snow, Record Cold to Cheshire County
Winter Storm Fern blanketed Cheshire County with heavy snow Jan. 25–26, leaving more than a foot across much of the region and setting new daily records for snowfall and cold temperatures in Keene.
3 weeks ago
Keene Housing Releases 2030 Strategic Plan as Region Faces Growing Affordable Housing Shortage
Executive Director Joshua Meehan says that the master plan is made in combination with the Keene Housing Board of Commissioners, staff, stakeholders and community partners.
3 weeks ago
Keene Officials Flag Regional Road Salt Shortage During Winter Operations Update
Keene public works officials say the city has enough road salt for now, but regional shortages could delay deliveries as winter storms continue.
4 weeks ago
Troy Fire Department Announces Passing of Longtime Captain
Troy Fire Capt. Robert Crowell, a veteran firefighter and instructor, died after more than 50 years of service to departments statewide.
4 weeks ago
LIVE STORM COVERAGE: Extreme Cold and Major Snowstorm Impacting the Region
A major winter storm is expected to bring dangerous cold and heavy snowfall to Cheshire County, N.H., and the Brattleboro, Vt., area from Sunday into Monday, with forecast models showing the potential for more than a foot of accumulation and hazardous travel conditions
4 weeks ago
Nova Arts Makes Pay-What-You-Can Tickets A Permanent Option
Nova Arts has made its pay-what-you-can “Access for All” tickets permanent, aiming to remove financial barriers to live arts in Keene.
4 weeks ago
Over-Budget Bids Force Keene to Reconsider Scope of Downtown Infrastructure Project
Sticker shock hits Keene as downtown project bids soar past budget, forcing officials to consider cuts and a timeline change.
4 weeks ago
Keene School Board’s Open Enrollment Warrant Article Explained on WKBK
Keene City Councilor and School Board member Randy Filiault explained a proposed open enrollment warrant article Thursday on WKBK, outlining its legal and financial stakes.
4 weeks ago
Asbestos Found In Winchester School Gym; Cleanup Underway, Reopening Expected Soon
Winchester school officials say asbestos-containing insulation was discovered in the gymnasium last week, prompting an immediate closure and a remediation plan that could allow the space to reopen by the end of the week.
