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Families in the Monadnock Region: There’s only one more day to enter the Halloween Porch Décor Contest! We’re looking for the best-decorated porches and/or yards for our Halloween Porch Décor Contest! Whether you go for spooky, cute, or classic fall vibes, we want to see your creativity.

As Halloween approaches, get ready for a thrilling lineup of festive activities across the area! From spooky events to family-friendly trick-or-treating, here’s your guide to all the Halloween fun scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31.

Tickets are available at https://usnh.evenue.net/events/KSMH

As New Hampshire’s hunting season ramps up, safety officials urge hikers and hunters to prioritize visibility and follow key safety tips in the woods. Wearing blaze orange, keeping pets leashed, and choosing popular trails are among recommended precautions. For a safer outdoor experience this season, check the New Hampshire Hunting and Trapping Digest for schedule details and tips.

Monadnock Region firefighters battled multiple brush fires this weekend as dry, windy conditions heightened wildfire risks. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for southern New Hampshire, with wind gusts reaching 35 mph and low humidity levels creating extreme fire danger. Departments from Keene to Winchester responded to numerous smoke calls, while local agencies urged residents to avoid outdoor burning. With dry conditions persisting, residents are reminded to remain vigilant and consult officials before any open burning.”

If you’re looking for festive fun and Halloween thrills in the Keene area, this weekend is packed with events for everyone. From chilling film screenings and costume-friendly cabarets to live music and haunting history tours, here’s a look at the can’t-miss happenings.

Keene’s Best, an annual celebration of the Monadnock Region’s exceptional businesses and services, brought together more than 200 guests at Tempesta’s Restaurant Thursday evening. Attendees indulged in an evening of food, drink, and entertainment while applauding winners across 250 categories spanning everything from dining and health to home services and automotive care.

Two of Monadnock Media Group’s eight radio stations, WKBK, and WKNE; along with its news website, My Keene Now, were among the standout winners at the 2024 Granite Mikes Awards Wednesday evening at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord. The event, hosted by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB), brought together broadcast media professionals from across the state for a night of recognition, entertainment, and celebration.

Brattleboro Police responded to reports of gunfire on Garfield Drive late Wednesday night.