Education
1 month ago
Back-to-school season brings new cellphone ban at Keene High

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

Local
1 month ago
Keene City Council approves Pride proclamation for upcoming festival

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.

Food
1 month ago
Kids get the scoop on voting in Keene’s ice cream election

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

Keene NH City Hall
Local
1 month ago
Keene’s 2025 municipal election filing opens with mayoral rematch

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.

Local
1 month ago
Keene Family YMCA to host 4th annual Veterans Expo next month

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.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Fenton’s ‘Sherrill’s Law’ expands state ‘Move Over’ rule to protect all stopped vehicles

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.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Police ID seven injured in Route 9 crash

Seven people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a minivan, Volkswagen Beetle, and motorcycle on Route 9 in Keene, N.H., Sunday morning.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Harrisville man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for child sexual abuse material

Ryan Vallee, 31, of Harrisville, was sentenced after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting the production of child sexual abuse material.

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Local
1 month ago
Keene plans family-friendly Community Night with food, games and trucks

Keene’s Community Night on Aug. 19 will offer food, games, and a “Touch-a-Truck” showcase of city vehicles at the police and public works campus.

Local
1 month ago
Seven injured in Route 9 crash near Keene-Westmoreland line

Seven people were injured Sunday in a three-vehicle crash on Route 9 near the Keene-Westmoreland line, including one airlifted to DHMC.