Live music, comedy, dance and community events fill the weekend calendar across the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont venues.

Keene’s Finance Committee advanced a federal grant for police equipment and continued debate over the city’s long-term capital plan, including options for a proposed downtown public restroom.

A late-morning attic fire on Meadow Road left four people temporarily displaced Thursday, with no injuries reported.

A water main break on North Street prompted a road closure and may cause temporary water pressure issues for nearby customers.

As black bears become active statewide, officials urge residents to remove bird feeders and secure food sources to prevent conflicts.

Keene officials reviewed downtown project bids, parking enforcement, forest management, and future infrastructure upgrades.

Organizing your refrigerator the right way can keep food fresher longer, cut down on waste, and even improve energy efficiency, according to appliance experts.

Students in afterschool programs across the Monadnock Region will lead community service projects throughout April as part of a new Youth Day of Caring initiative.