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17 hours ago

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.

19 hours ago

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.

21 hours ago

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

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

Teddy Bear Clinic and Touch-A-Truck Event Brings Hands-on Health Education to Keene

Families are invited to a free April 25 event at Cheshire Medical Center featuring a Teddy Bear Clinic and emergency vehicle showcase.

2 days ago

Rindge Hiker Injured on Gap Mountain Assisted to Safety by Rescuers

A 42-year-old Rindge man was helped off Gap Mountain after slipping on wet rocks and injuring his leg during a Sunday afternoon hike.

5 days ago

Keene Finance Committee Advances Police Grant, Reviews Capital Plan and Downtown Restroom Options

Keene’s Finance Committee advanced a federal grant for police equipment and continued debate over the city’s long-term capital plan, including options for a proposed downtown public restroom.

6 days ago

Attic Fire Displaces Four At Meadow Road Home In Keene

A late-morning attic fire on Meadow Road left four people temporarily displaced Thursday, with no injuries reported.

6 days ago

Keene City Council Committee Discusses Downtown Project Update, Parking Enforcement and Tree Removal Plans

Keene officials reviewed downtown project bids, parking enforcement, forest management, and future infrastructure upgrades.

7 days ago

Monadnock United Way Launches Youth Day of Caring Across Region

Students in afterschool programs across the Monadnock Region will lead community service projects throughout April as part of a new Youth Day of Caring initiative.

7 days ago

Ted’s Shoe and Sport to Mark 26 Years in Keene with HOKA Day Sale and Community Giveback

A longtime Main Street retailer celebrates 26 years in business with a major sale and a buy-one, give-one donation to a local shelter.

1 week ago

Keene Montessori School Launches Tire Raffle to Support Early Childhood Programs

A Keene school is raising funds with a spring raffle offering a chance to win a $1,000 set of tires, with proceeds supporting programs for young children.

1 week ago

Swanzey Recount Keeps Same Result

Article 3, which would have built a new $1.2 million Public Works Facility still did not have enough votes to pass after the recount.

1 week ago

Stoddard Voters Approve $3.86M School Budget After Lengthy Debate

Stoddard voters approved a $3.86 million school budget after a crowded annual meeting, also backing limited open enrollment while rejecting a plan to shift a trust fund for special education costs.

1 week ago

Hiker Injured on Mount Monadnock Sunday

A Massachusetts hiker was rescued from Mount Monadnock after slipping on icy terrain, prompting a multi-agency response Sunday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Keene Downtown Restroom Proposal, Capital Plan Topics of Discussion on WKBK Radio

Keene City Councilor Michele Chalice discussed the city’s proposed $442,000 downtown public restroom and broader Capital Improvement Plan during a recent appearance on WKBK Radio.

2 weeks ago

Weekend Pulse: 3/20-3/22

Live music, film, Irish dance and community events highlight a busy March weekend across the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont.

2 weeks ago

Monadnock Family Services Announces Board Changes, Interim Chair Named

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Monadnock Family Services has announced a transition in leadership on its Board of Directors, along with several…

2 weeks ago

Keene City Councilor Molly Ellis Highlights Monadnock 250 Plans on WKBK

Keene City Councilor Molly Ellis says organizers are seeking volunteers, performers, and parade participants as the region prepares for a full day of events to celebrate Monadnock 250 this July.

2 weeks ago

Swanzey Town Vote to be Recounted

Article 3 asked Swanzey residents whether they approved of the town building a new $1.2 million Public Works facility.

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5 days ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

7 days ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

7 days ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

7 days ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.