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Weekend Pulse 4/10-4/12
Live music, circus performances, film screenings and fundraisers highlight a busy April weekend across southwestern New Hampshire and southern Vermont.
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Keene Begins Overnight Water Main Flushing Program Sunday
Keene Public Works will begin overnight water main flushing April 12, with temporary discoloration possible as crews clean and maintain the system.
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Shaheen Highlights Child Care Costs, Local Funding During Keene Visit
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen met with Keene providers to address rising child care costs and highlighted federal funding for local projects.
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Island Street Sidewalk Work Begins Monday as Area Improvements Continue
A six-week sidewalk project on Island Street begins April 13, bringing daytime closures at Winchester Street as long-term upgrades continue.
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Goodlander Honors Redfern for Transforming Keene’s Trail Network
U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander praised Chuck Redfern’s decades-long work building Keene’s trail system, calling it a model of civic dedication.
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Downtown Keene Business Owners Sound Off on Pop-up Chain Bakery, Call for Local Support on WKBK
B Bakes owners discuss chain pop-up controversy, community impact, and why supporting local businesses matters.
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Keene Officials Outline Maple Avenue Tree Harvest, Reforestation Plans on WKBK
Keene Parks and Recreation Director Carrah Fisk Hennessey detailed plans for a late April red pine harvest and its impact on Maple Avenue.
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April Snowstorm Creates Slippery Travel Across Monadnock Region Tuesday Morning
Light snow and mixed precipitation made for slick roads and scattered closures across the Monadnock Region early Tuesday.
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Lane Shifts Expected as Major Paving Project Restarts on Routes 9 and 12
Daytime lane shifts and delays are expected on Routes 9 and 12 beginning April 13 as a state resurfacing and guardrail project gets back underway.
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Keene’s Mayor Discusses Downtown Projects, Budget Pressures on WKBK
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed downtown projects, road funding, and environmental work during his Monday appearance on WKBK Radio.
3 weeks ago
UPDATED: Donations Climb as Community Rallies Around Family After Deadly Troy House Fire
Donations continue to pour in for a Troy family after a deadly fire, with a GoFundMe nearing its goal as the community rallies around two grieving siblings.
3 weeks ago
West Street Well Activation May Cause Temporary Water Discoloration In Keene
Keene Public Works says a well activation Thursday may briefly affect water clarity for some customers.
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Keene Officer Cleared In 2025 Shooting That Left Man Wounded
State investigators say a Keene police officer was justified in the 2025 shooting of a 25-year-old man, concluding a months-long review of the incident.
3 weeks ago
Second Victim Dies After Early-Morning House Fire in Troy
A 24-year-old woman has died after a Troy house fire that also killed a 56-year-old man
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Alstead Woman Cited After Allegedly Leaving Scene of Crash Involving Dog in Putney
A New Hampshire woman is facing a charge after police say she struck a dog with her vehicle on a rainy Putney road and failed to remain at the scene.
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Federal Investigation Launched Into ConVal School District Over Restroom and Locker Room Policy
Federal officials are investigating the ConVal School District over its locker room policies, following a complaint alleging potential violations of Title IX.
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Ted’s Shoe and Sport Expands Italy Trip Giveaway After Anniversary Sale Error
After a printing mistake during its 26th anniversary sale, Ted’s Shoe and Sport is opening its Italy trip giveaway to the entire community.
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Volunteers Sought to Deliver Meals, Check in on Neighbors Across Keene
Meals on Wheels in Keene is seeking volunteers to help deliver daily meals and provide vital social connection to homebound residents across Cheshire County.
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Fatal Early-Morning House Fire in Troy Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
One person died and another is critically injured after a fast-moving early-morning house fire in Troy
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Exhibit Explores Cheshire County’s Revolutionary-Era Divides
A new Keene exhibit opening April 15 examines how local residents navigated loyalty, conflict, and survival during the American Revolution.
