Local news from My Keene Now
Keene SwampBats Postpone Saturday Game, Combine Community Night With Ripken Reese Celebration July 25
The Keene SwampBats have postponed Saturday’s game due to weather and will combine Savings Bank of Walpole Community Night with Ripken Reese Night July 25.
1 day ago in Local, Outdoor Living
Give Peace a Tri Sprint Triathlon Changes Course After Surry Mountain Lake Swim Closure
The Give Peace a Tri Sprint Triathlon in Surry will become a duathlon Saturday after elevated bacteria levels forced organizers to cancel the swim portion.
1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Weekend Pulse: 7/17-7/19
MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music and community festivals to theater productions…
1 day ago in Government, Local
Keene City Council Approves Pumpkin Festival, Housing Tax Relief and Major Infrastructure Projects
Keene City Council approved plans for the 2026 Pumpkin Festival, housing tax relief, infrastructure funding and other measures during Thursday night's meeting.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Dartmouth Health Receives $11.8 Million Grant to Launch Aging Research Center
Dartmouth Health has been awarded an $11.8 million NIH grant to establish a research center focused on improving care for older adults living with serious illnesses.
3 days ago in Local
Attorney General Finds Charlestown Officer’s 2025 Shooting Legally Justified
New Hampshire's Attorney General has ruled that a Charlestown police officer was legally justified in using deadly force during a November 2025 encounter.
Entertainment News
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
24 hours ago in Lifestyle, Music
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
2 days ago in Entertainment, World
Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...
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Text to Win Randy Travis Tickets!
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Our Night With the Swampbats!
Join us on Tuesday, July 28th at Alumni Field in Keene for a great night of family fun and baseball! Don’t forget to WEAR YOUR PURPLE!
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
