Local news from My Keene Now
1 hour ago in Government, Local
Candidate Filing Deadline Sets Stage for Busy Election Season in Cheshire County
Candidate filings are complete, setting up contested races for governor, Congress, county offices and the New Hampshire Legislature across Cheshire County.
21 hours ago in Local
Keene Public Works Announces Multiple Road Projects, Utility Work This Week
Road construction, utility repairs and pavement marking projects are scheduled across Keene this week, with motorists advised to expect delays.
Keene High Science Teacher Honored with Top Educator Award
Keene High School science teacher Monica Foley has been named the 2026 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Keene High Alumni Fund.
Keene High School Celebrates Graduates During Sweltering Outdoor Commencement
Keene High School awarded diplomas to 276 graduates Friday evening as families gathered at Alumni Field despite extreme heat.
2 days ago in Local
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Wilson Pond in Swanzey
A 42-year-old man died Sunday after being pulled from Wilson Pond in Swanzey, according to New Hampshire Marine Patrol officials.
2 days ago in Local
Massachusetts Hiker Dies After Medical Incident on Mount Monadnock
A 20-year-old Massachusetts man died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while hiking on Mount Monadnock, authorities said.
Entertainment News
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’
Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
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WinkFest Tickets On-Sale Now!
Winkfest returns to Frogg Brewing on Saturday, June 20th from 3p+…just in time to kick off Summer! Tickets on-sale now.
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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