Local news from My Keene Now
19 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene’s Mayor Discusses Tree Removal, College Funding and Main Street Project on WKBK Radio
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn addressed Maple Avenue tree cutting, Keene State funding concerns, and the proposed downtown reconstruction project during a live WKBK radio appearance.
4 days ago in Community Updates, Local
Maple Avenue Reopening This Evening as Tree Work Continues in Keene
Maple Avenue will reopen Friday evening after a weeklong closure, though tree removal work in Dinsmoor Woods will continue into next week.
4 days ago in Business, Food, Local
Yellow Bell Café Set to Reopen Under New Ownership in Keene
Yellow Bell Café on Main Street is preparing to reopen this May under new ownership, bringing back familiar breakfast fare with plans for dinner service.
5 days ago in Community Updates, Local, Sports
Cheshire Children’s Museum Rebrands Annual 5K into Springtime May Day Celebration This Weekend
Keene children’s museum shifts longtime Shamrock Shuffle to May Day 5K & Family Fest, expanding seasonal activities and community offerings.
5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Pride Art Crawl Set to Transform Downtown Keene into Month-long Showcase of LGBTQIA+ Artists
A June art crawl in downtown Keene will feature LGBTQIA+ artists in local storefronts, inviting the public to explore creativity and community.
5 days ago in Government, Local
Keene City Committee Debates Traffic, Skate Park Parking and Leashed Dogs in Cemetery Proposal
Keene’s MSFI committee reviewed neighborhood traffic concerns, debated skate park parking tied to grant funding, and discussed allowing dogs in Woodland Cemetery.
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art
From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch
It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.
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