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1 week ago

Cheshire Medical Center Offers Free CPR trainings During EMS Week

Cheshire Medical Center and community partners are offering free hands-only CPR training sessions across the Monadnock Region during National EMS Week, giving residents an opportunity to learn skills that could help save a life during a cardiac emergency.

1 week ago

BREAKING NEWS: Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Garbage Truck in Keene

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a garbage truck in a parking lot off Ivy Drive near the Winchester Street roundabouts, according to Keene police. The incident remains under investigation.

1 week ago

Monadnock Media Group: Connecting Local Businesses and Communities Across the Monadnock Region

For nearly 100 years, Monadnock Media Group has connected local audiences through radio, news, and innovative marketing services while serving communities across the Monadnock Region.

1 week ago

Keene’s Long-Running Businesses Invited to Share Their Stories in Monadnock 250 Guide

My Keene Now is seeking local businesses that have operated for 10 years or more to be featured in a special sponsored series celebrating the region’s longest-running establishments ahead of the Monadnock 250 celebration.

2 weeks ago

Multiple Road Projects Planned Across Keene this Week

Multiple road and utility projects are scheduled across Keene this week, with drivers expected to encounter temporary lane closures, detours, and delays in several parts of the city.

2 weeks ago

Monadnock 250 Guide Now Available Online Ahead of Keene’s July 4 Celebration

A free online Monadnock 250 Guide is now available through My Keene Now, offering updates, event details, historic photos, and feature stories ahead of Keene’s July 4, 2026 celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

2 weeks ago

Heat Wave To Bring Temperatures into The 90s in Keene Before Sharp Cooldown Later This Week

Temperatures in Keene are expected to soar into the low 90s Tuesday before a sharp cooldown later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

2 weeks ago

Build a Beautiful Backyard Contest Underway with $500 Prize from Maple Hill Nursery

Maple Hill Nursery & Greenhouses are giving one lucky winner a $500 gift certificate through the “Build a Beautiful Backyard” contest, with entries accepted daily through May 29.

2 weeks ago

Keene Officials Advance $26 Million Downtown Project Bid While Reviewing Grants, Utility Changes and Fire Staffing

Keene officials are moving ahead with a $26 million downtown infrastructure project after receiving a lower-than-expected bid from Casella Construction, while also advancing grants, utility policy changes and discussions about expanding Fire Department staffing.

2 weeks ago

UPDATED: Pickup Driver Killed in Head-on Crash with School Bus In Marlborough Identified

MARLBOROUGH, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A Swanzey man was killed Friday morning after a pickup truck collided head-on with a school bus…

2 weeks ago

Monadnock 250 Celebration Expands With Music, History and Family Activities Planned for July 4

Monadnock 250 organizers have announced additional performances, historical programs, and family activities for Keene’s July 4 celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.

2 weeks ago

Sprinkler Damage Keeps Several Downtown Keene Businesses Closed Until at Least Tuesday

Several downtown Keene businesses are expected to remain closed until at least Tuesday after a sprinkler malfunction flooded an electrical room at 82 Main St., causing a building-wide power shutdown and forcing restaurants to discard fresh food inventory.

2 weeks ago

Missing Keene Woman Identified Through Investigation into Human Remains Found Near Court Street

The skeletal remains discovered near the American Legion property on Court Street in April have been identified as Brenda Kenney, who was reported missing in Keene in 2022, according to police.

2 weeks ago

Keene Panel Recommends Awarding Downtown Project Contract

A Keene City Council committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding the city’s downtown infrastructure project contract to Casella Construction after the company submitted the lowest bid at $26.1 million. Officials say the project can move forward without increasing the proposed tax rate or bond funding.

2 weeks ago

The Thing In The Spring Returns to Keene with National Acts, Community Focus and Expanded Accessibility

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Organizers of The Thing in the Spring say this year’s festival represents more than just a weekend…

2 weeks ago

Sprinkler Malfunction Shuts Down Several Main Street Businesses in Keene Tuesday

Businesses at 82 Main St. in downtown Keene remained closed Wednesday after a sprinkler malfunction in an electrical room caused water damage and forced a building-wide power shutdown.

2 weeks ago

Keene SwampBats Preparing For Championship Defense, Opening Day June 4

The defending NECBL champion Keene SwampBats are preparing for opening day June 4 at Alumni Field with championship celebrations, new entertainment and a continued search for host families.

2 weeks ago

Purchase Agreement Signed for Main Street America Insurance Property in Keene

Two developers known for their local projects are expected to acquire the longtime Main Street America Insurance property at 55 West St. later this summer, with employees relocating across the street as the company downsizes its office footprint.

3 weeks ago

Keene Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

Residents in Keene and participating Monadnock Region communities can safely dispose of hazardous household materials during several collection events this spring.

3 weeks ago

Jaffrey Bridge Among Properties Added to New Hampshire Historic Register

A historic stone bridge in Jaffrey has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places as part of a statewide effort recognizing seven historically significant properties.

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Historical Society Highlights Marlow’s Revolutionary Spirit Ahead of 250th Celebration on WKBK

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MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

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1 day ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.