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2 hours ago in Local
Friends Organize Fundraiser to Support Teen Injured in Route 9 Crash
Friends are asking the community to donate and share a GoFundMe campaign supporting 18-year-old Carter Howard as he recovers from serious injuries sustained in a June crash.
22 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Keene Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge While Separate Human Trafficking Case Continues
A Keene man facing pending human trafficking charges in Cheshire County has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing firearms while on supervised release.
Last Chance to Nominate Favorites for 2026 Keene’s Best Awards
Nominations for the 2026 Keene's Best Awards close Wednesday at 5 p.m., giving Monadnock Region residents one final chance to recognize their favorite local businesses.
1 day ago in Local
UPDATED: Dangerous Heat Expected in Keene Through Friday, Officials Urge Precautions
Dangerous heat with heat index values near 110 degrees is expected in Keene through Friday, prompting officials to urge residents to stay cool and hydrated.
2 days ago in Local
Keene’s Ward Optimization Weeks Return With Neighborhood Maintenance Focus
Keene's Ward Optimization Weeks begin July 6, with Public Works crews concentrating maintenance and infrastructure improvements in one ward each week through Aug. 7.
2 days ago in Local
Multiple Road Projects to Cause Traffic Delays Across Keene this Week
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) The City of Keene’s Public Works Department is advising drivers to plan for delays this week as…
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3 hours ago in Entertainment
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute
Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman
Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."
1 day ago in Entertainment
A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match
Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.
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WinkFest: THIS SATURDAY!
Winkfest returns to Frogg Brewing this Saturday. Gates open at 2pm, music starts at 3pm. Free parking at Brown Memorial Field.
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
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