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2 hours ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Five Fall Drives Around the Monadnock Region
You don't need to climb a mountain to enjoy peak foliage. These five routes offer colorful scenery, small towns, farms and plenty of opportunities to stop along the way.
7 hours ago in Local
Injured Hiker Carried Off Mount Monadnock After Trail Rescue
A 28-year-old Massachusetts woman was rescued from Mount Monadnock Saturday after a lower-leg injury prevented her from descending the mountain without assistance.
7 hours ago in Local
Central Square Work Brings New Traffic Changes This Week
Construction in Central Square will bring new water and sewer work, parking closures and traffic detours this week as Keene's downtown reconstruction project moves forward.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Police Detail Hours-Long Search That Ended with Arrest in Keene
State Police Capt. Vincent Grieco provided new details Friday afternoon about the hours-long, multi-town search for Patrick Allen Boyer, who was arrested in Keene after allegedly fleeing from police, stealing two vehicles and repeatedly escaping on foot.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Police Apprehend Suspect After Overnight Search
UPDATE: Police say Patrick Allen Boyer has been apprehended following an extensive search in the Keene and Stoddard area. The shelter-in-place advisory has been lifted and all roads have reopened.
3 days ago in Government, Local
Keene Council Approves Free Downtown Parking Through 2026 Amid Central Square Construction
The Keene City Council approved free on-street parking downtown through the end of 2026 as construction continues in Central Square, while also addressing Thompson Road, affordable housing, community grants, public safety and several other city matters Thursday night.
Entertainment News
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
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