Local news from My Keene Now
3 hours ago in Local
Nicola’s Owners Announce Retirement, Restaurant to Change Hands
After reopening in downtown Keene earlier this year, Nicola’s owners Nicola and Cheryl Bencivenga have announced their retirement and sale of the restaurant to two local residents.
4 hours ago in Local
Central Square Work Shifts East as Water, Sewer Installation Continues
Water-main work is shifting toward the east side of Keene’s Central Square this week as Casella Construction begins sewer installation on West Street, bringing new traffic detours and parking closures.
4 hours ago in Local
Rindge Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire
A Rindge home is believed to be a total loss after an early Saturday morning fire that sent flames and heavy smoke from all four sides of the residence. All occupants escaped safely, and the cause remains under investigation.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Two Cited After Racially Charged Graffiti Found at Brattleboro Transportation Center
Two people have been cited for hate-motivated unlawful mischief after police say racially charged graffiti was spray-painted overnight at the Brattleboro Transportation Center.
3 days ago in Government, Local
Keene Committee Recommends Free Downtown Parking During Construction
The Keene City Council’s Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is recommending free downtown parking for the remainder of the 2026 construction season as merchants say construction-related disruptions are driving away customers.
4 days ago in Local
Former Keene Apartment Property Owner Defends Bid to Dismiss Conspiracy Claim in $1.6 million lawsuit
A buyer is fighting former Keene property owner Jared Goodell’s effort to dismiss a civil conspiracy claim in a $1.6 million lawsuit involving alleged misrepresentations about tenants, finances and construction at a 10-unit apartment property.
Entertainment News
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala
MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.
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