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A list of streets effected during the first week of the program is available here.

The nightlife scene in Keene just got a lot more colorful with the grand opening of Madame Sherri’s Lounge and Cabaret, a new venue dedicated to LGBTQ+ entertainment and inclusivity. The club, which held its first official event last weekend with a Pink Pony Club night, is set to become a vibrant hub for the queer community in New England.

Listen to WKBK News’s Dan Mitchell talk to Gary Carl, Keene Cal Ripken coach, calling in from Eagle Pass, Texas about the Babe Ruth World series with a tournament update.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has received national recognition from the American Heart Association.

The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources announced that the State Historical Resources Council has recently designated seven additional properties to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places – three of them in the local area:

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), has successfully secured more than $100 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for New Hampshire.

Looking for plans this weekend? From comedy shows to community festivals, there’s plenty happening to keep you entertained. Here’s a rundown of must-attend events to make the most of your days off.

A coalition of 15 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging a new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that expands healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to include Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.

Despite significant damage to Tanglewood Mobile Home Park from storms July 16 and 17, the City of Keene will not qualify for federal assistance through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) or Individual Assistance (IA) programs.

Keene Mayor Jay Kahn has officially thrown his support behind Colin Van Ostern, in a significant development in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District race.