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Judge's gavel
Local
2 days ago
Jury Finds Annthoni Bliss Not Guilty in Death of Keene Toddler

Annthoni Bliss, 24, has been found not guilty of second-degree murder in connection with the January 2024 death of 23-month-old Luca Hudson. The verdict concludes a criminal case involving disputed medical evidence and an investigation into the toddler’s fatal injuries.

Platz beer garden
Business
1 day ago
Platz Beer Garden prepares to celebrate grand opening in historic Keene church

A historic downtown Keene church has been transformed into Platz Beer Garden, a European-inspired gathering space featuring 20 rotating taps, regional food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. The venue celebrates its official grand opening Saturday, Nov. 7, with a full day of music, giveaways, special brewery appearances and more.

Swanzey polls
Politics
4 days ago
Keene Voters Reject School Property-Tax Cap, Elect Five Democrats to State House

Keene voters rejected a proposed school property-tax cap and elected five Democrats to represent the city in the New Hampshire House.

Keene NH City Hall
Government
2 days ago
Keene City Council Votes to Keep Single-Lane Traffic Plan for Central Square

Keene City Council voted 11–3 Thursday night to retain the planned single-lane traffic configuration across the north side of Central Square, rejecting a proposal to restore two lanes.

Toys for Tots
Local
2 days ago
Cheshire County Toys for Tots Seeks 40,000-Square-Foot Warehouse for Holiday Toy Distribution

Cheshire County Toys for Tots urgently needs a donated 40,000-square-foot warehouse to organize and distribute holiday toys to approximately 5,000 children.

I Voted sticker
Local
4 days ago
Spradling: Democrats Face Major Shift in New Hampshire After Election Wins

Scott Spradling discusses the Democratic election wave, its impact on Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the challenges facing New Hampshire’s new legislative majority.

Government
3 days ago
Keene City Council to Revisit Central Square Traffic Plan this Evening

Keene’s City Council will revisit the proposed Central Square traffic configuration Thursday after a committee voted 4–1 to retain the Downtown Project’s single-lane design. Mayor Jay Kahn says the arrangement could still change in the future

Soleil Studio
Health & Wellness
6 days ago
More Than a Workout: How Soleil Studio is Redefining Wellness in Keene

Keene’s Soleil Studio offers a variety of fitness and wellness classes, special events and programs designed to support every body.

Politics
3 days ago
NH Attorney General Reports Smooth Election Day, Hotline Calls

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says Election Day operations proceeded without significant disruption, despite approximately 277 hotline calls and a reported assault at a Laconia polling location.

Police badge and handcuffs
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Pets Seized from Brattleboro Home

 Two people face animal cruelty charges after several cats and a dog were removed from a Brattleboro home over unsanitary living conditions.