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The Keene Parks and Recreation Department is hosting countless events this summer, and both city pools open June 19.

A Munsonville man was killed after his pickup truck left Gulf Road in Northfield, MA, struck a tree and became engulfed in flames.

Eversource says its electric system is prepared for a stretch of hot, humid weather as higher temperatures are expected to drive up energy use across New Hampshire.

Keene firefighters responded to a propane leak at Timken Super Precision Thursday afternoon, bringing the incident under control without evacuations.

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee advanced a zoning ordinance updating the city’s definition of “family” to comply with state law.

A petition inspired by the death of a Keene Middle School student has gathered more than 1,600 signatures as supporters push for a new state law addressing bullying-related suicides.

Construction on Keene’s Downtown Infrastructure Project is set to begin July 6, city officials announced during the first Coffee and Hard Hats monthly forum Wednesday morning.

The Keene SwampBats remained unbeaten after battling the Upper Valley Nighthawks to an 11-inning tie. Strong pitching performances from Aiden O’Connell and Andrew Lepine, along with Jackson Smith’s speed on the bases, helped Keene rally twice and earn the draw.

For 36 years, The Main Salon has been a fixture in downtown Keene, building a loyal following through affordable services, long-standing staff relationships, and a family atmosphere that keeps generations of clients coming back.

Nominations open Wednesday for the 2026 Keene’s Best awards, giving residents the chance to recognize their favorite local businesses while helping winners gain valuable visibility, credibility and community trust.