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11 minutes ago in Local
Keene Public Works Director Details Downtown Construction Timeline, Marlboro Street Progress on Saturday Morning Live
Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier says downtown construction is set to begin July 27 as the city prepares for years of infrastructure improvements.
5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Swanzey Man Sentenced in Connection With 2024 Armed Standoff
A Swanzey man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 armed standoff that prompted evacuations and a lengthy police response.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Cheshire Fair Returns to Swanzey With Four Days of Agricultural Tradition, Entertainment and Family Fun
The 2026 Cheshire Fair returns to Swanzey July 30 through Aug. 2 with livestock shows, motorsports, live music, midway rides and family activities.
Monadnock Economic Development Corporation Director Discusses Housing, Brownfield Redevelopment and Economic Growth Across Monadnock Region
Hear the full Good Morning with Dan Mitchell interview as MEDC Executive Director Cody Morrison discusses housing, redevelopment and economic growth.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Growth By Giving Music Fest Expands its Mission for Second Year in Keene
Growth By Giving Music Fest returns Sept. 6 with more music, more nonprofits and a bigger mission to strengthen the Monadnock Region.
2 days ago in Local
Public Invited to Help Shape Design of Proposed Downtown Solar Pavilion
Keene residents are invited to a July 22 public meeting to review and comment on three design concepts for the proposed Gilbo Avenue Solar Pavilion.
Entertainment News
5 hours ago in Entertainment
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
5 days 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...
5 days 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...
5 days 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...
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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
