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2 weeks ago
Colonial Theatre Prepares Mobile Stage Debut at August Music Festival
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) The Colonial Theatre’s new mobile stage, funded by a $50,000 T-Mobile grant, will make its public debut…
2 weeks ago
Congressman Chris Pappas Tours Keene’s Unity Homes Facility, Highlights Housing Innovation Amid Affordability Crisis
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas toured Unity Homes in Keene Wednesday, discussing innovative homebuilding and efforts to address New Hampshire's housing shortage.
2 weeks ago
Keene Lions Club Brings Landmark Rock Musical to the Stage This Weekend
The Keene Lions Club is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic Jesus Christ Superstar to the Monadnock Region in a community production that blends local talent with charitable giving.
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Liberty Utilities to Begin Gas Line Work Monday as Keene Downtown Project Moves Toward Full Construction
Liberty Utilities begins replacing gas lines in Central Square next week as Keene's downtown reconstruction project shifts from planning into active construction.
2 weeks ago
Yellow Bell Café Reopens This Week Under New Ownership in Downtown Keene
Yellow Bell Café is reopening this week in downtown Keene under new owner Chris McAtee, bringing back familiar breakfast and lunch favorites while adding dinner service.
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Liberty Utilities to Outline Gas Main Work at Next Downtown Project Meeting
Keene officials will host the next Coffee & Hard Hats meeting Wednesday, featuring an update from Liberty Utilities on upcoming gas main replacement in Central Square.
2 weeks ago
Keene Property Owner and Former Senator Admits Misusing Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
Former state senator and Keene property owner Andy Sanborn pleaded guilty to misusing more than $255,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
2 weeks ago
Road Work, Bridge Construction and Utility Projects to Affect Travel Across Keene This Week
Multiple construction projects across Keene this week will bring detours, lane shifts and road closures as the city continues infrastructure improvements.
2 weeks ago
Authorities Identify Peterborough Man Killed in Neighborhood Altercation
Investigators have identified the 24-year-old man killed Sunday in Peterborough and say the case remains under investigation, including whether the shooting was in self-defense.
2 weeks ago
Keene’s Mayor Talks Budget Pressures, Downtown Construction and Community Priorities on WKBK
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discusses taxes, state funding, public safety, downtown construction and community priorities during his latest appearance on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell.
2 weeks ago
A Sole Purpose: Built on Service, Rooted in Community
From a startup fueled by determination to a downtown institution built on service, Ted's Shoe and Sport has become a cornerstone of the Monadnock Region..
2 weeks ago
Keene City Council Reviews Housing Incentive, Tax Changes and Downtown Initiatives
Keene council reviewed a housing tax incentive, property tax changes, downtown projects and several new requests during Thursday night's meeting.
2 weeks ago
Man Found Dead, Another Injured in Peterborough; State Police Investigating
Authorities are investigating an apparent shooting and stabbing involving two men at a Peterborough home. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
3 weeks ago
Pet Owners Urged to Take Precautions Ahead of Fourth of July Fireworks
Pet Owners Urged To Prepare Pets Ahead Of July 4 Fireworks
3 weeks ago
Weekend Pulse: Independence Day Edition 7/2-7-5
Finish the Independence Day holiday weekend with fireworks, live performances, community dances, films and family-friendly events across the Monadnock Region.
3 weeks ago
Keene Mutual Aid Offering Free Water, Cooling Supplies During Heat Emergency
Keene Mutual Aid will provide free water, ice and other cooling supplies in Railroad Square Thursday and Friday as dangerous heat grips the region.
3 weeks ago
Monadnock Region Prepares to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Independence Day Events
Keene and communities across the Monadnock Region will celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday Saturday with parades, music, history and family activities.
3 weeks ago
Keene Public Works Director Details Downtown Reconstruction Project Ahead of July Start
Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier discusses the downtown reconstruction project, traffic impacts, timelines and more in a new WKBK interview.
3 weeks ago
Friends Organize Fundraiser to Support Teen Injured in Route 9 Crash
Friends are asking the community to donate and share a GoFundMe campaign supporting 18-year-old Carter Howard as he recovers from serious injuries sustained in a June crash.
3 weeks ago
Keene Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge While Separate Human Trafficking Case Continues
A Keene man facing pending human trafficking charges in Cheshire County has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing firearms while on supervised release.
