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2 hours ago in Local

Two Keene Areas Named in New Hampshire’s Federal Opportunity Zone Designations

Two Keene census tracts are among 25 New Hampshire locations approved for federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 status, offering incentives intended to attract private investment in housing, businesses and infrastructure.

7 hours ago in Local

South Acworth Baptist Church Added to NH State Register of Historic Places

South Acworth Baptist Church has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places, recognizing its Greek Revival architecture and history of adapting to the community’s changing needs.

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Marlborough Police Issue Burglary Warrant After Storage Unit Break-Ins

A Rindge woman faces a felony burglary charge following September break-ins at storage units along Route 12 in Marlborough. Police say she is reportedly in custody in Massachusetts.

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Trial opens for man accused in death of Keene toddler

The trial of Annthoni Bliss, 24, of Lyndeborough, began Monday in Cheshire County Superior Court. He is charged with second-degree murder in the January 2024 death of 23-month-old Luca Hudson of Keene.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

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