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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.

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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.

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