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Nova Arts has made its pay-what-you-can “Access for All” tickets permanent, aiming to remove financial barriers to live arts in Keene.

Sticker shock hits Keene as downtown project bids soar past budget, forcing officials to consider cuts and a timeline change.

Keene City Councilor and School Board member Randy Filiault explained a proposed open enrollment warrant article Thursday on WKBK, outlining its legal and financial stakes.

Winchester school officials say asbestos-containing insulation was discovered in the gymnasium last week, prompting an immediate closure and a remediation plan that could allow the space to reopen by the end of the week.

A Senate proposal would allow New Hampshire school boards to expand free meal access to more students as families face rising costs.

The Keene School Board’s proposed $82.4M budget would raise the school tax rate 12.74%, with limited public comment at the hearing.

City councilors approved time-sensitive housing and community grants, cleared the sale of a city-owned lot for housing, and urged residents to engage in the upcoming budget and capital planning process during Thursday’s meeting.

The Pour House plans to expand into Fritz Belgian Fries’ former Central Square space, adding games, TVs, live music, and family-friendly dining

The Monadnock United Way has raised more than $1.32 million, reaching 87 percent of its Our Monadnock, Our Impact Campaign goal

Keene is encouraging residents to sign up for the NH Alerts system to receive emergency notifications by phone, text or email before emergencies occur.