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13 hours ago in Business, Local
Keene Planning Board Approves Drive-Through Restaurant at Former Rite Aid Site
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Plans to redevelop the former Rite Aid property at 348 Winchester St. moved forward after the Keene…
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Weekend Pulse: Halloween Edition 10/30-11/1
Halloween weekend brings two days of family activities, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin celebrations, classic horror films and live music throughout the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont. Here's where to find something to do Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31.
18 hours ago in Local, Politics
Goodlander Calls for Greater Congressional Oversight, Action on Affordability During WKBK Interview
U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander discussed the war in Iran, congressional oversight, rising household costs, education funding and government ethics reforms during a Friday morning appearance on WKBK Radio’s Good Morning with Dan Mitchell Open Mic program ahead of the November midterm elections.
2 days ago in Local, Outdoor Living
Keene to Celebrate Completion of Transportation Heritage Trail’s First Phase
Keene will celebrate the completion of the first phase of its Transportation Heritage Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 30.
2 days ago in Local
Keene’s Best celebrates Monadnock Region businesses at annual awards event
Keene’s Best brought together more than 200 guests at Stonewall Farm Wednesday evening to celebrate the Monadnock Region’s top businesses.
2 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Swanzey Medspa Combines Advanced Aesthetics with Personalized Care
Better You Beauty Medspa combines compassionate care and advanced aesthetic treatments to help clients feel confident in their own skin.
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12 hours ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.
2 days ago in Entertainment
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.
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