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Keene officials are moving ahead with a $26 million downtown infrastructure project after receiving a lower-than-expected bid from Casella Construction, while also advancing grants, utility policy changes and discussions about expanding Fire Department staffing.

MARLBOROUGH, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A Swanzey man was killed Friday morning after a pickup truck […]

Monadnock 250 organizers have announced additional performances, historical programs, and family activities for Keene’s July 4 celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Several downtown Keene businesses are expected to remain closed until at least Tuesday after a sprinkler malfunction flooded an electrical room at 82 Main St., causing a building-wide power shutdown and forcing restaurants to discard fresh food inventory.

The skeletal remains discovered near the American Legion property on Court Street in April have been identified as Brenda Kenney, who was reported missing in Keene in 2022, according to police.

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.