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2 months ago
One Year, One Goal: Keene triathlete Tate Matte trains his way to Ironman world championship

Keene’s Tate Matte, 22, is preparing to represent New Hampshire in next month’s Ironman World Championships in Nice, France, after qualifying with a top finish in Lake Placid.

Ambulance
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2 months ago
Crash at Winchester intersection sends one to hospital

A morning crash involving three vehicles in Winchester sent one person to the hospital and caused traffic delays.

Playground swings
Local
2 months ago
Winchester school playground closed indefinitely as damage worsens

A recently renovated Winchester playground is shut down indefinitely after repeated damage to its safety mats and equipment prompted a police investigation.

Boy with asthma
Local
2 months ago
Hazy skies return to Monadnock Region as wildfire smoke prompts air quality warning

Smoke drifting from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has triggered another air quality alert in the Monadnock Region, with pollution levels reaching unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups.

Local
2 months ago
Keene public works director addresses road closure, city projects during WKBK radio interview

Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier said safety concerns for both drivers and pedestrians led to new weekday access limits on the road to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, prompting mixed public reactions and a promise of further discussion at an upcoming city meeting.

Nursing home
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2 months ago
Genesis HealthCare bankruptcy won’t disrupt care at Monadnock Region nursing homes, company says

Genesis HealthCare says its bankruptcy will not affect patient care at its Monadnock Region nursing homes in Keene, Winchester and Peterborough.

Local
2 months ago
One person airlifted to hospital after Surry garage fire destroys building

A fast-moving fire at a Surry workshop Monday left one person seriously injured and destroyed a garage and its contents, prompting a two-alarm response from area fire departments.

Classic car show
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2 months ago
Auto show fundraiser at Monadnock Speedway to support Angie’s Pizzeria after devastating fire

A car show fundraiser at Monadnock Speedway on Aug. 10 will help Angie’s Pizzeria recover from a devastating fire that closed the Swanzey eatery.

Local
2 months ago
Keene mayor talks road closures, downtown revamp and election goals on WKBK Radio

Keene Mayor Jay Kahn appeared on WKBK’s Good Morning with Dan Mitchell Monday to talk road closures, downtown upgrades, infrastructure, and his reelection run.

Local
2 months ago
Road maintenance to impact several Keene streets this week

Pavement sealing will close sections of Park Avenue, West Street, and Edgewood roads in Keene Aug. 5–6. Drivers should expect delays and detours.