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From school budgets to early-year criminal cases, My Keene Now & Next reviewed the most impactful local stories from early 2025.

State officials urge residents to use caution during the storm, as icy conditions continue to cause power outages, hazardous travel, and emergency response activity across New Hampshire.

A single apartment fire was suppressed by the complex’s sprinkler system but led to water damage for 17 other apartments in the building.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Monadnock Region from late Sunday night through Monday evening, warning of mixed precipitation, significant ice accumulation, and hazardous driving conditions for the Monday morning commute.

The Keene and Swanzey Recreation Departments have announced the winners of their 2025 holiday light display contests

From theater and film to family fun and New Year’s Eve celebrations, here’s a date-by-date guide to weekend events across the region.

Poseidon, a 9-year-old mixed-breed pup, is a gentle, affectionate companion who’s ready for a calm home where he can finally settle in and feel safe—and soak up all the love he’s been saving.

NORAD’s live Santa Tracker is officially up and running, letting families follow Santa Claus in real time as he makes his Christmas Eve journey from the North Pole toward rooftops around the world.

Funeral services and a law enforcement walkthrough have been announced to honor Cheshire County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Chamberlain.

A grassroots Christmas Eve gathering in downtown Keene is serving free soup, music and goodwill, with hopes of becoming an annual tradition that grows into broader support for local homeless communities.