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10 hours ago in Government, Local
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.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
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…
17 hours ago in Business, Local
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.
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.
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 days ago in Community Updates, Local
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.
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment
20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes
Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know
Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027
Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander
Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House
Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.
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WinkFest Tickets On-Sale Now!
Winkfest returns to Frogg Brewing on Saturday, June 20th from 3p+…just in time to kick off Summer! Tickets on-sale now.
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