11 hours ago in Government, Local

Keene Panel Recommends Awarding Downtown Project Contract

A Keene City Council committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding the city’s downtown infrastructure project contract to Casella Construction after the company submitted the lowest bid at $26.1 million. Officials say the project can move forward without increasing the proposed tax rate or bond funding.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

The Thing In The Spring Returns to Keene with National Acts, Community Focus and Expanded Accessibility

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Organizers of The Thing in the Spring say this year’s festival represents more than just a weekend…

18 hours ago in Business, Local

Sprinkler Malfunction Shuts Down Several Main Street Businesses in Keene Tuesday

Businesses at 82 Main St. in downtown Keene remained closed Wednesday after a sprinkler malfunction in an electrical room caused water damage and forced a building-wide power shutdown.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

Keene SwampBats Preparing For Championship Defense, Opening Day June 4

The defending NECBL champion Keene SwampBats are preparing for opening day June 4 at Alumni Field with championship celebrations, new entertainment and a continued search for host families.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.