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Keene has extended its ban on outdoor burning and fireworks as fire danger reaches “very high” levels, raising the risk of fast-moving wildfires.

Swanzey has broken ground on its long-awaited $3.5 million fire station, a project years in the making and approved by voters in March.

Keene’s Pavement Preservation Project continues Aug. 26, bringing temporary road closures and detours on several city streets throughout the day.

As the new school year begins, Keene High students are returning to class under stricter cellphone policies mandated by a statewide ban.

The Keene City Council voted to have the mayor issue a proclamation supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, set to be read at the upcoming Keene Pride Festival on Sept. 21.

Kids got a taste of democracy at Keene’s Community Night, casting fun ballots in a mock ice cream election.

The filing period for Keene’s 2025 municipal election is underway, with Mayor Jay Kahn and challenger Bradford Hutchinson set for a rematch in the mayoral race.

The Veterans Expo in Keene on Sept. 13 will feature free lunch, haircuts, raffle prizes, and resources from local organizations to support area veterans and their families.

State Sen. Donovan Fenton championed New Hampshire’s new “Sherrill’s Law”, expanding the “Move Over” rule to protect any stopped vehicle with warning signals.

Green Mountain Power will begin burying power lines on Ames Hill Aug. 18, a months-long project expected to cause short traffic delays.