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23 minutes ago in Local, Sports
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.
51 minutes 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.
4 hours 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…
4 hours 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.
1 day 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.
2 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
1 day 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...
1 day 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...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
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