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Planning a holiday trip with kids? Make the journey smoother and more enjoyable by following these expert tips. Align travel with your kids’ natural rhythms, avoid peak hours, and pack essential items like snacks, comfort toys, and activities within easy reach. Create a fun environment with games, tablets, and small surprises to keep them entertained, and plan for breaks on road trips to help them recharge. With flexibility, patience, and a few clever strategies, you can turn holiday travel into a fun, memorable adventure for the whole family. Safe travels this holiday season!

Planning to host Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or a New Year’s Eve party? Here’s how to make your holiday gathering memorable and stress-free. Start by planning early: from guest lists and meal prep to a cohesive theme, advance planning can make all the difference. Set a warm atmosphere with festive décor and organize a self-serve drink station to keep guests happy and give yourself more time to mingle. With thoughtful touches like a holiday playlist, a balanced menu that meets dietary needs, and a smart clean-up strategy, you can enjoy a seamless celebration.

A potentially dangerous chemical situation at the Markem-Imaje manufacturing facility on Congress Street was quickly contained by the Keene Fire Department earlier this morning, with no injuries reported.

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – With the majority of towns reporting their results from Tuesday’s […]

Democrat Maggie Goodlander won election to a U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire on Wednesday, holding the seat for her party. She will succeed Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster, who is retiring after six terms in Congress. Goodlander is a former senior White House aide and is married to Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser. She defeated Republican Lily Tang Williams, who also ran for the seat in 2022 and finished third that year in the Republican primary. The Associated Press declared Goodlander the winner at 1:07 a.m. EST.

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire voters came out in record turnout to cast […]

Addressing supporters in Salem, Ayotte called her win “a victory for an even brighter future for the greatest state in the nation.”

The City of Keene’s Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project will present its final design at a City Council MSFI Committee meeting in December, marking the last public input opportunity before construction begins. Key design elements include improved pedestrian and bike access, enhanced Railroad Square, and tree additions. The first construction phase, focused on Central Square, is scheduled for May 2025. Public engagement events, including “Coffee and Hard Hats” sessions and monthly MSFI Committee updates, will keep residents and businesses informed. Sign up for updates at KeeneNH.gov/Downtown.

Brianna Finke played hero for the Owls as she not only scored the first goal in program history, she scored the game-winning overtime goal for the Keene State College women’s ice hockey team in their 3-2 overtime win over Plymouth State University for the first win in the Owls’ program history. 

Brattleboro Fire Chief Leonard Howard III announces retirement after nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the Brattleboro Fire Department. Having risen through the ranks since 1987, Chief Howard reflects on his career, leadership values, and contributions to the community. His achievements include organizing the career staff union, developing Brattleboro’s Rental Housing Registry, and guiding the department’s shift to a municipal emergency services model. The town has begun the search for a new chief.