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.

Keene residents have until Thursday, Oct. 22, to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Find registration details, Keene polling locations and information for voters elsewhere in Cheshire County.

The Monadnock Regional Afterschool Collective’s five programs served 1,230 children last year. Co-founders Frannie Ashworth and Lauren Bressett discussed their impact on children and working families during Wednesday’s WKBK Radio interview.

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.