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1 week ago
Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Pets Seized from Brattleboro Home
Two people face animal cruelty charges after several cats and a dog were removed from a Brattleboro home over unsanitary living conditions.
1 week ago
New Hampshire Voters Head to Polls for High-Stakes 2026 Midterm Election
New Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide key federal and state races and weigh in on two statewide ballot questions, including proposed school tax and administrative spending limits.
1 week ago
Keene Winter Warming Shelter Set to Open in December
Keene's winter warming shelter returns Dec. 7 at United Church of Christ, with overnight accommodations planned through April 5, 2027.
2 weeks ago
Keene’s Mayor Discusses Election, Downtown Construction and Housing During Monthly Radio Visit
Excerpt Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed Tuesday's election, downtown construction, new housing developments and transportation improvements during his monthly appearance on WKBK Radio's Good Morning with Dan Mitchell.
2 weeks ago
Fire damages third-floor apartment in Keene; no injuries reported
An early Sunday morning fire at a five-unit apartment building on Davis Street in Keene caused an estimated $75,000 to $100,000 in building damage. Firefighters contained the blaze to a third-floor room, and no injuries were reported.
2 weeks ago
Keene Planning Board Approves Drive-Through Restaurant at Former Rite Aid Site
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Plans to redevelop the former Rite Aid property at 348 Winchester St. moved forward after the Keene…
2 weeks ago
Weekend Pulse: Halloween Edition 10/30-11/1
Halloween weekend brings two days of family activities, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin celebrations, classic horror films and live music throughout the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont. Here's where to find something to do Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31.
2 weeks ago
Keene to Celebrate Completion of Transportation Heritage Trail’s First Phase
Keene will celebrate the completion of the first phase of its Transportation Heritage Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 30.
2 weeks ago
Keene’s Best celebrates Monadnock Region businesses at annual awards event
Keene’s Best brought together more than 200 guests at Stonewall Farm Wednesday evening to celebrate the Monadnock Region’s top businesses.
2 weeks ago
Swanzey Medspa Combines Advanced Aesthetics with Personalized Care
Better You Beauty Medspa combines compassionate care and advanced aesthetic treatments to help clients feel confident in their own skin.
2 weeks ago
Two Keene Areas Named in New Hampshire’s Federal Opportunity Zone Designations
Two Keene census tracts are among 25 New Hampshire locations approved for federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 status, offering incentives intended to attract private investment in housing, businesses and infrastructure.
2 weeks ago
South Acworth Baptist Church Added to NH State Register of Historic Places
South Acworth Baptist Church has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places, recognizing its Greek Revival architecture and history of adapting to the community’s changing needs.
2 weeks ago
Marlborough Police Issue Burglary Warrant After Storage Unit Break-Ins
A Rindge woman faces a felony burglary charge following September break-ins at storage units along Route 12 in Marlborough. Police say she is reportedly in custody in Massachusetts.
2 weeks ago
Trial opens for man accused in death of Keene toddler
The trial of Annthoni Bliss, 24, of Lyndeborough, began Monday in Cheshire County Superior Court. He is charged with second-degree murder in the January 2024 death of 23-month-old Luca Hudson of Keene.
2 weeks ago
Trick-or-Treating Hours Set Across the Monadnock Region for Halloween 2026
Trick-or-Treating Hours Set Across the Monadnock Region for Halloween 2026
2 weeks ago
Growth By Giving Music Fest Raises More Than $10,000 for Keene-Area Nonprofits
The second annual Growth By Giving Music Fest raised $10,048 for four local nonprofits. Organizers and attendees gathered at Tempesta’s Restaurant in Keene to reflect on the festival’s community impact.
3 weeks ago
Keene Construction Update: Central Square Work, Road Closures and Utility Projects Planned This Week
Keene’s construction schedule for Oct. 26-30 includes a Central Square intersection closure, downtown parking restrictions, final paving on Bartholomew Court, continued bridge work and new utility installations.
3 weeks ago
Monadnock Ford Emphasizes Preventive Maintenance, Transparency as Winter Approaches
Monadnock Ford's service team shares advice on preparing vehicles for New Hampshire's winter conditions, the value of preventive maintenance and how transparent inspections help drivers make informed decisions about repairs and safety.
3 weeks ago
Friends of Keene Public Library Book Sale Returns This Weekend
The Friends of Keene Public Library’s fall book sale runs Oct. 23-25 at Heberton Hall, featuring thousands of used books, a wide range of subjects and Sunday’s $5 Bag Day. Proceeds support library programs and resources.
3 weeks ago
Woman Pleads Guilty in 2023 Killing of Brattleboro Shelter Coordinator
Zaaina Mahvish-Jammeh pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Brattleboro shelter coordinator Leah Rosin-Pritchard. Sentencing is pending.
