Local news from My Keene Now
16 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene Receives Two Bids for Downtown Reconstruction Project
Keene officials opened two bids Friday for the downtown reconstruction project, with Casella Construction submitting the lower proposal at just over $26 million.
19 hours ago in Local
Former State Vehicle Inspection Contractor Plans New Lawsuit Over New Hampshire Program Shutdown
State vehicle inspection contractor Gordon-Darby Inc. says it will refile its lawsuit against New Hampshire officials after withdrawing an earlier case over a procedural issue tied to the state’s suspended vehicle inspection program.
21 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene City Council Advances Housing Initiatives, Budget Review and Infrastructure Updates
Keene city councilors advanced housing initiatives, reviewed infrastructure updates and began debate on a proposed $57 million budget that would increase the city tax rate by 6.7%.
21 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene Residents Urged to Participate in Upcoming City Budget Meetings
Keene officials are encouraging residents and business owners to attend a series of public budget meetings in May and June as the City Council reviews spending plans for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
2 days ago in Local
Keene Announces Upcoming Road Work and Traffic Delays Across Several Street
Motorists in Keene should expect temporary lane closures and alternating traffic patterns as sewer and paving projects begin at multiple locations starting May 8.
2 days ago in Local, Monadnock 250 Guide
Beyond The Battlefield: A Look at Revolution in Cheshire County
A new Keene exhibit explores how war, loyalty, and personal choices shaped everyday lives in the Monadnock Region during the American Revolution.
Entertainment News
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement
The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.
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