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A Keene City Council committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding the city’s downtown infrastructure project contract to Casella Construction after the company submitted the lowest bid at $26.1 million. Officials say the project can move forward without increasing the proposed tax rate or bond funding.

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Organizers of The Thing in the Spring say this year’s festival […]

Businesses at 82 Main St. in downtown Keene remained closed Wednesday after a sprinkler malfunction in an electrical room caused water damage and forced a building-wide power shutdown.

The defending NECBL champion Keene SwampBats are preparing for opening day June 4 at Alumni Field with championship celebrations, new entertainment and a continued search for host families.

Two developers known for their local projects are expected to acquire the longtime Main Street America Insurance property at 55 West St. later this summer, with employees relocating across the street as the company downsizes its office footprint.

Residents in Keene and participating Monadnock Region communities can safely dispose of hazardous household materials during several collection events this spring.

A historic stone bridge in Jaffrey has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places as part of a statewide effort recognizing seven historically significant properties.

Keene officials opened two bids Friday for the downtown reconstruction project, with Casella Construction submitting the lower proposal at just over $26 million.

State vehicle inspection contractor Gordon-Darby Inc. says it will refile its lawsuit against New Hampshire officials after withdrawing an earlier case over a procedural issue tied to the state’s suspended vehicle inspection program.

Keene city councilors advanced housing initiatives, reviewed infrastructure updates and began debate on a proposed $57 million budget that would increase the city tax rate by 6.7%.