A petition inspired by the death of a Keene Middle School student has gathered more than 1,600 signatures as supporters push for a new state law addressing bullying-related suicides.
Construction on Keene’s Downtown Infrastructure Project is set to begin July 6, city officials announced during the first Coffee and Hard Hats monthly forum Wednesday morning.
For 36 years, The Main Salon has been a fixture in downtown Keene, building a loyal following through affordable services, long-standing staff relationships, and a family atmosphere that keeps generations of clients coming back.
Nominations open Wednesday for the 2026 Keene’s Best awards, giving residents the chance to recognize their favorite local businesses while helping winners gain valuable visibility, credibility and community trust.
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.
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.
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