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The nightlife scene in Keene just got a lot more colorful with the grand opening of Madame Sherri’s Lounge and Cabaret, a new venue dedicated to LGBTQ+ entertainment and inclusivity. The club, which held its first official event last weekend with a Pink Pony Club night, is set to become a vibrant hub for the queer community in New England.

Ruth A. “Ann” (Bova) Hall, 82, of Keene, passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Cheshire Medical Center on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Joseph Edmund (Skip) De Maria, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Keene surrounded by his wife and children on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, after a valiant battle with a long-term illness.

Jean E. Ferguson, 78, of Keene, passed away on July 31, 2024, at the Concord Hospital, surrounded by her dear friends and caregivers.

Thelma M. (Ball) Carpenter, 82, life-long resident of Keene, passed away with family by her side on Aug. 9, 2024, following a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at Keene Center Genesis.

Listen to WKBK News’s Dan Mitchell talk to Gary Carl, Keene Cal Ripken coach, calling in from Eagle Pass, Texas about the Babe Ruth World series with a tournament update.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has received national recognition from the American Heart Association.

The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources announced that the State Historical Resources Council has recently designated seven additional properties to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places – three of them in the local area:

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), has successfully secured more than $100 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for New Hampshire.

Looking for plans this weekend? From comedy shows to community festivals, there’s plenty happening to keep you entertained. Here’s a rundown of must-attend events to make the most of your days off.