The Keene SwampBats remained unbeaten after battling the Upper Valley Nighthawks to an 11-inning tie. Strong pitching performances from Aiden O’Connell and Andrew Lepine, along with Jackson Smith’s speed on the bases, helped Keene rally twice and earn the draw.

A former Keene High School volleyball coach and former Serenity Center employee has been indicted on two felony sexual assault charges involving a teenager.

Community members are being invited to help decide what future generations will discover when The Park Theatre buries an America 250 time capsule on July 4. Organizers are seeking public suggestions for items that capture life in 2026 as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Drivers can expect delays and detours across Keene this week as crews continue work on several road, sidewalk, bridge, and trail improvement projects, including ongoing construction on Marlboro Street, Willow Street, and the George Street Bridge replacement.

Thousands of food lovers packed downtown Keene on Saturday for the sixth annual Taste of Keene, sampling dishes from more than 30 vendors while enjoying live music, local art and the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

Local high schools are closing in on the end of the year, local graduation dates coming up!

Keene officials are inviting residents and downtown business owners to a new monthly “Coffee and Hard Hats” forum designed to provide updates and answer questions as downtown construction preparations move forward.

The sixth annual Taste of Keene returns Saturday with more than 30 food vendors, 21 beverage vendors, live entertainment and dozens of menu items ranging from pork belly and seafood to vegan specialties and desserts.

Festivalgoers browse vendor booths and sample food during the 2024 Taste of Keene in downtown Keene. The popular culinary event returns Saturday, June 6, with a new layout along Main Street, more than 50 participating food and beverage vendors, and live entertainment in Railroad Square.