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Cheshire Medical Center Surpasses $42 Million Fundraising Goal for Major Expansion Projects
Cheshire Medical Center has surpassed its $42 million capital campaign goal, helping fund major expansions to cancer care, surgical services, and outpatient treatment.
17 hours ago
Prison Sentence Handed Down in Fatal Keene Shooting of Teen
Thomas Pickford pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless second-degree murder in the 2025 shooting death of Christian Walker and was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison.
18 hours ago
Overnight Parking Restrictions Scheduled for Downtown Line Painting
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Motorists are advised that overnight parking restrictions will be in effect in several downtown Keene locations this…
18 hours ago
Keene Residents Invited to Weigh in on Proposed City Budget at Thursday Hearing
Keene residents can comment on the proposed $79.8 million city budget during a public hearing Thursday before a final council vote later this month.
19 hours ago
Special Olympics NH Tip-A-Cop Event Coming to Keene Applebee’s
Local law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes will team up at Keene Applebee’s June 4 for the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser supporting athletes statewide.
1 day ago
Plea and Sentencing Hearing Scheduled Today in Keene Teen Homicide Case
A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled Wednesday in Cheshire County Superior Court for Thomas Pickford in the murder case of Christian Walker.
1 day ago
Fire at Keene Transfer Station Draws Large Multi-Agency Response
Firefighters from Keene and neighboring communities battled a transfer station fire Saturday evening, bringing the blaze under control without injuries.
2 days ago
Swanzey Town Administrator to Step Down Next Month
Swanzey Town Administrator Lori Rautiola will step down July 3 after accepting a position in the private sector.
2 days ago
Keene’s Mayor Highlights Monadnock 250 Celebration, Housing and Major City Projects on WKBK
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed Monadnock 250 celebrations, affordable housing, infrastructure projects, and the city budget during a Monday appearance on WKBK.
2 days ago
Driver Injured, Child Passenger Taken to Hospital After Crash Near Hinsdale Town Line
A Keene man was seriously injured and an 11-year-old passenger was hospitalized after a high-speed crash on Route 119 in Winchester sent a vehicle down an embankment Saturday.
3 days ago
Keene Road Projects to Affect Traffic at Multiple Locations This Week
Multiple road, sidewalk and infrastructure projects are underway across Keene this week, bringing detours, lane closures and traffic delays to several streets.
3 days ago
Jaffrey Teen Airlifted Following Dirt Bike Crash
A 17-year-old Jaffrey resident was airlifted to a Massachusetts trauma center Sunday evening after suffering serious injuries in a dirt bike crash on private property in New Ipswich, authorities said.
6 days ago
Historical Society Highlights Marlow’s Revolutionary Spirit Ahead of 250th Celebration on WKBK
MARLOW, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) With cannon fire, colonial reenactors, patriotic ceremonies and even a British tea service planned, Marlow is preparing…
6 days ago
Keene Committee Advances Budget, Bond Measures and Fire Staffing Expansion
Keene councilors advanced major infrastructure and budget measures Thursday night, including funding for four additional firefighters, millions in capital projects and a plan to close a downtown infrastructure funding gap.
7 days ago
Keene Officials Work To Ease Concerns As Downtown Reconstruction Nears
Keene downtown project ombudsman George Downing says businesses are preparing for construction expected to begin in mid-July, while city officials work to reassure the public that downtown will remain open and accessible throughout the project.
7 days ago
Benefit Concert Planned in Hancock to Help Family Displaced by Nelson House Fire
A benefit concert in Hancock this weekend will raise money for a Nelson family displaced after a devastating two-alarm house fire destroyed their home.
1 week ago
Traffic Delays Expected as Construction Crews Tackle Utility Repairs in Keene
Keene drivers should expect delays and temporary traffic changes Thursday and Friday this week as utility construction projects take place on Court, Hillside, and Winchester Streets.
1 week ago
Monadnock Music Expands Its Mission of Making Classical Music Accessible Across the Region
Monadnock Music’s 61st summer season will bring free chamber music concerts, opera collaborations and family programming to venues across the Monadnock Region.
1 week ago
Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Nelson Home, Displaces Family
A two-alarm fire destroyed a Log Cabin Road home in Nelson on Friday afternoon, displacing a family and prompting a large regional mutual-aid response.
1 week ago
Multiple Road Projects Set to Affect Traffic Across Keene This Week
Keene motorists should expect lane closures, detours, and traffic delays this week as multiple road, sidewalk, utility, and infrastructure projects move forward across the city.
