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3 weeks ago

Gray Fox Bites Two People Before Being Killed in Marlborough

A possibly rabid gray fox bit two people and attacked vehicles on Route 12 in Marlborough before police killed the animal for rabies testing.

3 weeks ago

Central Square Construction Enters New Phase as Water Main Work Begins

Keene’s Central Square construction enters a new phase next week with water main work, parking closures and traffic detours beginning Sept. 8.

3 weeks ago

Weekend Pulse 9/4-9/7: Labor Day Edition

Labor Day weekend brings music, art, theater and fairs to the Monadnock Region, including Keene Music Festival and Art in the Park.

3 weeks ago

Keene Music Festival Returns Saturday with Seven Stages, Dozens of Local Acts

Keene Music Festival returns Sept. 5 with seven stages, dozens of New England acts, free music and an afterparty downtown.

3 weeks ago

September Preparedness Month Encourages New Hampshire Residents to Take Action

New Hampshire officials are encouraging residents to use September’s National Preparedness Month as an opportunity to strengthen their emergency plans.

3 weeks ago

Locals Set to Blueprint Downtown Keene’s Future Ahead of Major Construction

As major Main Street construction looms, Keene residents and business owners prepare to turn months of brainstormed revitalization concepts into concrete community projects at an upcoming double-session workshop.

3 weeks ago

Hike Safe Cards Offer Backcountry Support as Outdoor Season Continues

New Hampshire Fish and Game urges outdoor enthusiasts to consider a 2026 Hike Safe card and prepare for changing weather and emergencies.

3 weeks ago

Art In The Park Returns This Weekend with More Than 80 Artists, Live Music and a Taste of Tradition

Art in the Park returns to Keene’s Ashuelot River Park this weekend with 80+ artists, live music, food, a raffle and scholarships.

3 weeks ago

Scott Brown Outlines Campaign Priorities During WKBK Interview

Scott Brown discussed foreign policy, housing, affordability, AI, health care and Social Security during Wednesday’s WKBK interview.

3 weeks ago

Is One Appliance Failure a Sign Your Kitchen Needs an Upgrade?

RINDGE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) An appliance that suddenly stops working can create an immediate problem. But for homeowners with several aging…

4 weeks ago

Goodlander Discusses Defense Spending, Special Education and Tariffs During WKBK Interview

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander discussed defense spending, special education funding, tariffs and the cost of living Monday on WKBK.

4 weeks ago

Keene to Present Revised Solar Pavilion Designs at September Public Meeting

Keene will unveil revised solar pavilion designs Sept. 15 after public and council concerns prompted officials to seek more feedback.

4 weeks ago

Cheshire County Veterans Can Get $20 Farmers’ Market Vouchers Throughout September

Cheshire County veterans can receive $20 farmers’ market vouchers each weekend in September through a local appreciation program.

4 weeks ago

Multiple Keene Construction Projects Bring Road, Parking and Trail Closures This Week

Keene drivers should expect road, parking and trail closures this week as water, paving, bridge and sidewalk projects continue across the city.

4 weeks ago

Arrest Made After Motorcycle Pursuit Through Marlborough and Dublin

An 18-year-old Sharon man faces four charges after police say he led officers on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit through Marlborough and Dublin.

4 weeks ago

Weekend Pulse 9/29-9/30

Live music, theater, classic film, outdoor activities and a Regency garden party are among the events planned across the Monadnock Region this weekend.

4 weeks ago

Historical Society Puts Final Touches on Exhibit Celebrating Keene Area’s Zucchini Festival

Historical Society exhibit revisits the wild history of the 1980s International Zucchini Festival with memorabilia, competitions and events.

4 weeks ago

Charlestown Teen Completes 50 Free Lawns, Turns Community Service into a Lesson in Giving Back

Charlestown teen Lucian Smith completed 50 free lawns through a youth service program, helping neighbors while learning persistence.

4 weeks ago

Swanzey Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Case Over Unregistered Online Accounts

A 78-year-old Swanzey man pleaded guilty to failing to register multiple online accounts as required under federal sex offender laws.

4 weeks ago

Former Property Owner Moves to Dismiss Conspiracy Claim in $1.6M Keene Real Estate Dispute

The former owner of a Keene apartment complex has asked a court to dismiss civil conspiracy charges against him while shifting legal responsibility to his real estate brokers in an ongoing $1.625 million lawsuit over alleged property misrepresentations

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Keene International Festival Returns Saturday with Food, Music and Cultural Activities

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3 days ago in Entertainment

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When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.