Keene’s construction schedule for Oct. 26-30 includes a Central Square intersection closure, downtown parking restrictions, final paving on Bartholomew Court, continued bridge work and new utility installations.

New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington discussed taxes, education funding, energy policy and judicial accountability during a Friday morning appearance on WKBK Radio’s Open Mic with Dan Mitchell.

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated New Hampshire’s restrictions on student IDs for voter registration and ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election as a legal challenge continues.

Monadnock Ford’s service team shares advice on preparing vehicles for New Hampshire’s winter conditions, the value of preventive maintenance and how transparent inspections help drivers make informed decisions about repairs and safety.

The Friends of Keene Public Library’s fall book sale runs Oct. 23-25 at Heberton Hall, featuring thousands of used books, a wide range of subjects and Sunday’s $5 Bag Day. Proceeds support library programs and resources.

Zaaina Mahvish-Jammeh pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Brattleboro shelter coordinator Leah Rosin-Pritchard. Sentencing is pending.

Keene officials are weighing a proposed 25-mph speed limit on School Street, keeping the approved one-lane traffic plan around Central Square and improving communication with downtown businesses during ongoing infrastructure work.

New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are urging hunters, hikers and other fall outdoor enthusiasts to wear blaze orange as hunting seasons get underway across the state.