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.

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.

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.

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.

Brattleboro police are notifying residents that Brian Tinker, 67, a convicted sex offender classified as high risk to reoffend, is expected to be released from prison Saturday and reside in the area.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Sununu discussed rural healthcare funding, Medicare Advantage coverage, national security, Social Security and congressional reform during a Friday appearance on Good Morning With Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio.

Keene officials are considering new zoning standards for short-term rentals after a Thursday night City Council public hearing. The proposal would define the use, establish property standards and require local contacts for non-hosted rentals. The council also heard a proposal to convert a School Street outbuilding into a one-bedroom apartment.

Cheshire Medical Center will permanently close its Winchester Family Medicine clinic on Nov. 6, affecting approximately 1,400 patients. The health system plans to help patients transition to primary care providers in Keene.