Local news from My Keene Now
8 hours ago in Local, Politics
ELECTION DAY: Democrats Pick Up Monadnock-Area State House Seats as More Town Results Come In
New returns from several Monadnock Region towns reveal shifting State House races, strong Democratic performances and a closer look at how voters cast their ballots.
11 hours ago in Local, Politics
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.
20 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Pets Seized from Brattleboro Home
Two people face animal cruelty charges after several cats and a dog were removed from a Brattleboro home over unsanitary living conditions.
21 hours ago in Local, Politics
New Hampshire Voters Head to Polls for High-Stakes 2026 Midterm Election
New Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide key federal and state races and weigh in on two statewide ballot questions, including proposed school tax and administrative spending limits.
22 hours ago in Local
Keene Winter Warming Shelter Set to Open in December
Keene's winter warming shelter returns Dec. 7 at United Church of Christ, with overnight accommodations planned through April 5, 2027.
2 days ago in Business, Local, Local Experts, Plumbing and Heating Expert
A Warm Home for the Holidays Starts with Winter Preparation
Prepare your home for winter with these plumbing and heating tips from Allegiant Plumbing & Heating to help prevent costly repairs and keep your family comfortable throughout the holidays.
Entertainment News
2 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."
5 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.
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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
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Meet The 2026 Winners!
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Congrats to HONEY!
Thank you to everyone that entered & voted! Meet HONEY, this year’s Cutest Pet in Wink Country!