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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%.

Keene officials are encouraging residents and business owners to attend a series of public budget meetings in May and June as the City Council reviews spending plans for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Motorists in Keene should expect temporary lane closures and alternating traffic patterns as sewer and paving projects begin at multiple locations starting May 8.

A new Keene exhibit explores how war, loyalty, and personal choices shaped everyday lives in the Monadnock Region during the American Revolution.

New Hampshire officials say a renewed cold case investigation has determined that Wayne Ring killed 25-year-old Carrie Hicks in Acworth in 2007 before attempting to take his own life.

A Manchester woman safely made it off Mount Monadnock Wednesday night after fog and low visibility caused her to lose the trail during her descent, according to a New Hampshire Fish and Game news release.