Local news from My Keene Now
5 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene City Council to Revisit Central Square Traffic Plan this Evening
Keene's City Council will revisit the proposed Central Square traffic configuration Thursday after a committee voted 4–1 to retain the Downtown Project's single-lane design. Mayor Jay Kahn says the arrangement could still change in the future
6 hours ago in Local, Politics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show
And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
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Mark’s Country Critter of the Week
Click here to meet Mark’s Country Critter of the Week from the Monadnock Humane Society on Route 10 in Swanzey. Powered by WW Building Supply
Home for the Holidays Giveaway
$1500 to shop at Frazier & Son Furniture OR maybe even your rent or mortgage paid in 2027! Enter daily all this holiday season!
Community Food Drive
Mark your calendars to join us on Saturday, November 21st between 9a-2p in the Keene area! Click for more info.
100 Gallons of FREE Home Heating Oil?
You read that right. Enter daily, thanks to Davis Oil & Propane!
Meet The 2026 Winners!
You nominated. You voted. Now meet the 2026 Keene & Brattleboro’s Best Winners!
Congrats to HONEY!
Thank you to everyone that entered & voted! Meet HONEY, this year’s Cutest Pet in Wink Country!