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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-cheshire-childrens-museum-rebrands-annual-5k-into-springtime-may-day-celebration-this-weekend

Cheshire Children's Museum Rebrands Annual 5 K into Springtime May Day Celebration This Weekend

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (584+ words) Keene children's museum shifts longtime Shamrock Shuffle to May Day 5 K & Family Fest, expanding seasonal activities and community offerings. KEENE, N. H." (My Keene Now) A longtime late-winter fundraiser in Keene is getting a seasonal refresh this year, as the Cheshire Children's…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-keene-engineer-details-bid-mix-up-project-timeline-on-wkbk-city-pushes-forward-with-may-8-deadline

Keene City Engineer Details Bid Mix-Up, Project Timeline on WKBK; City Pushes Forward with May 8 Deadline

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (601+ words) Keene's city engineer says a late bid submission prompted a short re-bid window, but officials remain optimistic the downtown project can still begin this summer. KEENE, N. H. (My Keene Now) Keene City Engineer Bryan Ruoff says a last-minute technical issue " not…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-alstead-man-sentenced-in-fatal-vermont-dui-crash-that-killed-putney-woman

Alstead Man Sentenced in Fatal Vermont DUI Crash That Killed Putney Woman

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (464+ words) An Alstead man will serve prison time after pleading guilty in a drug-impaired crash that killed a 78-year-old Putney woman in 2025. PUTNEY, VT (My Keene Now) An Alstead, New Hampshire man has been sentenced in connection with a 2025 crash that…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-keene-extends-downtown-project-bid-deadline-again-after-late-submission

Keene Extends Downtown Project Bid Deadline Again After Late Submission

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (720+ words) Keene officials have extended the downtown project bidding deadline to May 8 after a late submission, as concerns grow over timing and contractor interest. KEENE, N. H. (My Keene Now) Keene officials are making another attempt to move forward with the city's long-delayed…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-water-street-closure-scheduled-for-repairs-near-skate-park

UPDATED: Water Street Closure Scheduled for Water Main Repairs

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (248+ words) EENE, N. H. (My Keene Now) Drivers in Keene should expect a temporary road closure Wednesday as crews complete repair work near the city's skate park. Beginning at 6 a. m. , Public Works crews will be working on the roadway and a nearby park area…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-keene-downtown-reconstruction-hits-another-setback-with-zero-bids-submitted

Keene Downtown Reconstruction Hits Another Setback with Zero Bids Submitted

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (543+ words) Keene's redesigned downtown reconstruction project drew no bids by the extended April 24 deadline, leaving officials reassessing next steps. KEENE, N. H. (My Keene Now) A major effort to restart Keene's long-planned downtown reconstruction project ran into another obstacle Friday when city officials…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-walmart-opens-new-pharmacy-unveils-store-remodel-in-keene

Walmart Opens New Pharmacy, Unveils Store Remodel in Keene

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (408+ words) Walmart celebrated the grand opening of a new in-store pharmacy and newly remodeled Keene location Friday, expanding healthcare access after recent local pharmacy closures. KEENE, N. H." (My Keene Now) A new pharmacy is now open in Keene following a ribbon-cutting ceremony…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-pedestrian-killed-in-route-12-crash-in-keene-thursday-night

BREAKING NEWS: Pedestrian Killed In Route 12 Crash In Keene Thursday Night

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (332+ words) A pedestrian died after being struck by a commercial vehicle on Route 12 in Keene Thursday night, prompting a multi-hour road closure. KEENE, N. H. (My Keene Now) A fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a commercial vehicle shut down a stretch of…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-keene-officials-state-leaders-to-hold-public-forum-on-rising-property-tax-pressures

Keene Officials, State Leaders to Hold Public Forum on Rising Property Tax Pressures

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (332+ words) A May 6 town hall in Keene will bring together local and state leaders to discuss school funding gaps, state cost-shifting, and impacts on taxpayers. KEENE, N. H. (My Keene Now) Residents and regional leaders are being invited to weigh in on growing…...

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mykeenenow. com > news > 219912-elevated-fire-risk-across-southern-new-hampshire-due-to-dry-windy-conditions

Elevated Fire Risk Across Southern New Hampshire Due to Dry, Windy Conditions

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (283+ words) MONADNOCK REGION, N. H. (My Keene Now) Southern New Hampshire is facing an increased risk of wildfire spread today as a combination of dry air, gusty winds, and combustible ground cover creates hazardous conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say…...