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14 hours 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.
19 hours 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.
19 hours 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.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community Updates, Lifestyle, Local
County’s Historical Society Brings Local History to Life
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Local history isn’t confined to centuries-old buildings. The Historical Society of Cheshire County is documenting the experiences…
2 days ago in Local
Keene Water Main Flushing Program Begins Sunday Night
Keene’s annual water main flushing program begins Sunday night and is expected to continue for three to four weeks, with crews working overnight to minimize disruptions.
3 days ago in Local
Keene Senior Center Set to Become Hub 50 Plus
The Keene Senior Center is preparing to become Hub 50 Plus, a new name that Executive Director Kim Rumrill says better reflects the organization’s focus on connection, fitness, education and activities for adults 50 and older.
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18 hours 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama
A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.
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