Mark's Country Critter of the Week

Lifestyle

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

National

4 hours ago in National

Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

5 hours ago in National, Trending

Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation

Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.

1 day ago in National

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.

1 day ago in National

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.

Sports

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.

23 hours ago in Sports

NESN’s Dave O’Brien Talks Red Sox Outlook, Pitching Strength and Rising Stars on WKBK

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Dave O’Brien, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Boston Red Sox on NESN, joined WKBK’s “Good Morning…

2 days ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Local news from My Keene Now

1 day ago in Local

Internal Candidate Selected to Lead Monadnock Peer Support

Monadnock Peer Support has named longtime staff member Melissa Callender as acting executive director,

1 day ago in Local

Eversource Communications Director Updates Storm Outages, Restoration Efforts on WKBK Morning Show

Eversource Communications Director William Hinkle told WKBK Radio listeners Tuesday morning that most storm-related outages in the Monadnock Region are expected to be restored quickly after overnight winds.

2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

UPDATED: Statewide Patrols Target Impaired Driving Across New Hampshire on St. Patrick’s Day

More than 60 New Hampshire police agencies will conduct statewide patrols on St. Patrick’s Day targeting impaired drivers to improve road safety

2 days ago in Local, Outdoor Living

Keene Roads to Close Tonight for Annual Amphibian Migration

Keene roads close tonight as frogs and salamanders begin their annual “Big Night” migration to local breeding wetlands.

News

30 minutes ago in Entertainment

Dancing With The Keene Stars Celebrates 10th Year, Returns To Keene High School Stage

Fresh

Dancing with the Keene Stars returns to Keene High School for its 10th year, featuring local dancers and raising funds for Project Graduation.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Comedian Andrew Della Volpe Talks Career, Newlywed Life Ahead of March 28 Show in Keene

Comedian Andrew Della Volpe previewed his March 28 Showroom performance in Keene during Wednesday’s Good Morning with Dan Mitchell.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet

Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.

Mark in the Morning: Next OnOn the Next Show

Concerts

Lifestyle

National

Sports

Local news from My Keene Now

Trending

News

Now Playing

What's Happening

Like us on Facebook!