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6 hours ago in Local, Politics
Keene Voter Registration Deadline is Tomorrow for Nov. 3 Election
Keene residents have until Thursday, Oct. 22, to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Find registration details, Keene polling locations and information for voters elsewhere in Cheshire County.
6 hours ago in Education, Local
Afterschool Programs Across Monadnock Region Support More Than 1,200 Children
The Monadnock Regional Afterschool Collective's five programs served 1,230 children last year. Co-founders Frannie Ashworth and Lauren Bressett discussed their impact on children and working families during Wednesday's WKBK Radio interview.
1 day ago in Business, Community Updates, Local
Burdick’s Sunday Dinner Raises $1,020 for Fall Mountain Friendly Meals
The Restaurant at Burdick’s in Walpole raised $1,020 for Fall Mountain Friendly Meals during the first event in its Italian Sunday Dinner Series, with more community fundraisers planned for 2027.
Statewide Teacher Shortages, Low Starting Salaries Highlighted in WKBK Interview
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) New Hampshire faces ongoing challenges recruiting and retaining teachers, with relatively low starting salaries, rising housing and…
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
National Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday; Five Area Sites Listed
Residents can safely dispose of unwanted and expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several collection sites are listed in the Monadnock Region.
2 days ago in Local
Keene Construction Projects Bring Traffic Changes, Parking Restrictions This Week
Keene construction projects this week include Central Square utility work, final paving on Marlboro Street, George Street Bridge replacement work and pool deck demolition at Robin Hood Park.
Entertainment News
1 day ago in Entertainment
John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence
Across 38 seasons of "The Simpsons," the Halloween-themed "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
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