Lifestyle
1 year ago
Bellows Falls Chief Urges Vigilance After West Nile Virus Confirmed in Rockingham

ROCKINGHAM, VT (MyKeeneNow) – The Vermont Department of Health has informed Rockingham residents that a mosquito pool in the area tested positive for West Nile virus.

Local
1 year ago
Local environmental advocate honored for decades of dedication to Spofford Lake

Bayard Tracy, a long-time resident of Spofford, has been recognized by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan as August’s Granite Stater of the Month.

Local
1 year ago
Endangered shortnose sturgeon found in upper Connecticut River, thanks to DNA analysis

Recent environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis has confirmed the presence of the endangered shortnose sturgeon in the Connecticut River, extending as far north as Bellows Falls, VT, and Turners Falls, MA.

Local
1 year ago
Where to play pickleball: A growing sport’s local hotspots

Pickleball, the fast-growing paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is sweeping the nation—and the Keene area is no exception.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
NH Fish and Game urges outdoor enthusiasts to prepare with Hike Safe cards

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, New Hampshire residents and visitors are encouraged to prepare for outdoor adventures by securing a Hike Safe card, a measure that supports the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s search and rescue efforts.

Local
1 year ago
Bear encounters expected to rise: Tips for New Hampshire residents

With bear sightings becoming more frequent in New Hampshire, both locals and visitors are urged to take precautions to minimize bear-human conflicts through the rest of summer and into fall.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Hunter education instructors sought

As hunting season approaches, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is calling for volunteers to step up as hunter education instructors.

Local
1 year ago
Alstead nature trail project wins $10,000 grant, asks the community to vote for a chance to increase winnings

Distant Hill Accessible Nature Trail and Pavilion Project is the winner of a $10,000 grant as part of the annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program hosted by the Kubota Tractor Corporation.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Explore Goose Pond Forest this summer

Join the Keene Conservation Commission and the Keene Parks and Recreation Department for a delightful summer walk in the scenic Greater Goose Pond Forest on Sunday, August 11

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Gardening Guide: How to Prevent Deer from Eating Your Landscaping Plants

Deer have a voracious appetite for many types of landscaping plants, leading to significant damage to gardens and yards. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies to prevent deer from turning your landscaping into their personal buffet.