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7 hours ago in Business, Community Updates, Local

Burdick’s Sunday Dinner Raises $1,020 for Fall Mountain Friendly Meals

The Restaurant at Burdick’s in Walpole raised $1,020 for Fall Mountain Friendly Meals during the first event in its Italian Sunday Dinner Series, with more community fundraisers planned for 2027.

8 hours ago in Education, Local

Statewide Teacher Shortages, Low Starting Salaries Highlighted in WKBK Interview

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) New Hampshire faces ongoing challenges recruiting and retaining teachers, with relatively low starting salaries, rising housing and…

1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local

National Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday; Five Area Sites Listed

Residents can safely dispose of unwanted and expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several collection sites are listed in the Monadnock Region.

1 day ago in Local

Keene Construction Projects Bring Traffic Changes, Parking Restrictions This Week

Keene construction projects this week include Central Square utility work, final paving on Marlboro Street, George Street Bridge replacement work and pool deck demolition at Robin Hood Park.

1 day ago in Local

My Keene Now, WKNE Recognized at State Broadcasting Awards

My Keene Now took first place in the Digital Platform category, and WKNE’s Steve Hamel and Teri Pearsall earned a merit award at the 2025 Granite Mikes Awards, recognizing excellence in New Hampshire broadcasting.

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1 hour ago in Entertainment

John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’

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John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.

1 hour ago in Entertainment

Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS

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Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence

Across 38 seasons of "The Simpsons," the Halloween-themed "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield.

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