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A new water main break on Water Street comes less than a year after a major July 2025 rupture disrupted service citywide and raised concerns about aging infrastructure in Keene.

A two-vehicle crash with fire in Keene injured five people Saturday night, with two transported to the hospital. Cause remains under investigation.

Live music, circus performances, film screenings and fundraisers highlight a busy April weekend across southwestern New Hampshire and southern Vermont.

Keene Public Works will begin overnight water main flushing April 12, with temporary discoloration possible as crews clean and maintain the system.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen met with Keene providers to address rising child care costs and highlighted federal funding for local projects.

A six-week sidewalk project on Island Street begins April 13, bringing daytime closures at Winchester Street as long-term upgrades continue.

U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander praised Chuck Redfern’s decades-long work building Keene’s trail system, calling it a model of civic dedication.

B Bakes owners discuss chain pop-up controversy, community impact, and why supporting local businesses matters.

Keene Parks and Recreation Director Carrah Fisk Hennessey detailed plans for a late April red pine harvest and its impact on Maple Avenue.

Light snow and mixed precipitation made for slick roads and scattered closures across the Monadnock Region early Tuesday.