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23 minutes ago in Local
July 6 Start Date Announced for Keene Downtown Infrastructure Project
Construction on Keene’s Downtown Infrastructure Project is set to begin July 6, city officials announced during the first Coffee and Hard Hats monthly forum Wednesday morning.
SwampBats Remain Undefeated
The Keene SwampBats remained unbeaten after battling the Upper Valley Nighthawks to an 11-inning tie. Strong pitching performances from Aiden O’Connell and Andrew Lepine, along with Jackson Smith’s speed on the bases, helped Keene rally twice and earn the draw.
20 hours ago in Business, Local, Monadnock 250 Guide
The Main Salon: 36 Years of Style, Community and Consistency in Keene | Monadnock 250
For 36 years, The Main Salon has been a fixture in downtown Keene, building a loyal following through affordable services, long-standing staff relationships, and a family atmosphere that keeps generations of clients coming back.
23 hours ago in Business, Local
Keene’s Best to Open Nominations for 2026 Wednesday
Nominations open Wednesday for the 2026 Keene's Best awards, giving residents the chance to recognize their favorite local businesses while helping winners gain valuable visibility, credibility and community trust.
24 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Former Keene Coach Faces Felony Sexual Assault Charges
A former Keene High School volleyball coach and former Serenity Center employee has been indicted on two felony sexual assault charges involving a teenager.
2 days ago in Community Updates, Lifestyle, Local, Monadnock 250 Guide
Park Theatre Invites Community Input For America 250 Time Capsule Project
Community members are being invited to help decide what future generations will discover when The Park Theatre buries an America 250 time capsule on July 4. Organizers are seeking public suggestions for items that capture life in 2026 as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
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19 hours ago in Entertainment
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.
1 day ago in Entertainment
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
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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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