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City Council greenlights final design contract for downtown Keene revamp
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council is poised to advance the final design phase of its downtown infrastructure overhaul, marking a crucial milestone in revitalizing the city. On Thursday, the City Council’s Finance, Organization, and Personnel (FOP) Committee unanimously endorsed City Manager Elizabeth Dragon to negotiate and finalize a design contract with Stantec, an engineering consulting firm, for up to $1.23 million.
One man injured in early morning crash in Antrim Thursday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – One man was seriously injured in a crash in Antrim early Thursday morning. Antrim Fire and Ambulance responded to a reported crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian near 355 Keene Road (Route 9) at 4:00 Thursday morning. First responders found that a vehicle...
Federal labor department finds local restaurant violated rules on tips, overtime
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found Tito’s Taqueria owed more than $62,000 in back wages and withheld tips to 126 employees across three locations in Keene, Brattleboro and Greenfield, Mass. The counter service restaurant that sells burritos and tacos has paid $124,000 in an administrative settlement with labor...
Longtime resident launches campaign to promote Keene nationwide
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A longtime Keene resident has launched a campaign to promote the city of Keene far and wide. Fred Parsells, a guest on today’s Good Morning with Dan Mitchell show on WKBK, is proud of his “adopted” hometown where he’s lived here for 51 years and raised his family. He worked for many years in Keene as a police officer and he was also a city councilor.
New Hampshire housing trends and forecast show rising prices, limited inventory, legislative efforts, and robust market activity
The New Hampshire housing market in 2024 is marked by increasing home prices and a tight inventory. Here are some key points about the current forecasts and trends. Rising home prices: The median home price in New Hampshire has reached approximately $530,400, with an annual increase of around 10.3% to 16%, depending on the source. This surge is largely due to the limited supply of homes available for sale, which is driving up prices as demand remains strong.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Valley Blue Sox’s comeback falls short at home against Keene Swamp Bats
HOLYOKE – In the bottom of the eighth inning of Wednesday’s matchup between Valley and Keene, the Blue Sox loaded the bases with one out with the tying run on third. But Swamp Bats pitcher Sean Finn got an out with a play from the plate and a strikeout en route to leading the road team to an eventual 5-4 victory on Wednesday night.
2 new polls show Harris surging past Trump in New Hampshire
Democrats and independents are rallying behind Harris in the Granite State. As Vice President Kamala Harris completes her first week essentially atop the Democratic ticket, she is surely receiving good news from the Granite State. Two new polls show her taking six-point leads over former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire, amid a surge in enthusiasm following Joe Biden’s decision to step aside and endorse Harris.
Justice Department defends group's right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The federal Justice Department is defending the legal right to challenge robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and U.S. Attorney Jane Young filed a statement of interest Thursday in the lawsuit brought by the League of Women Voters against Steve Kramer — the political consultant behind the calls — and the three companies involved in transmitting them. Kramer, who is facing separate criminal charges related to the calls, has yet to respond to the lawsuit filed in March, but the companies filed a motion to dismiss last month. Among other arguments, they said robocalls don’t violate the section of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits attempting to or actually intimidating, threatening or coercing voters and that there is no private right of action under the law. The Justice Department countered that the law clearly allows aggrieved individuals and organizations representing them to enforce their rights under the law. And it said the companies were incorrect in arguing that the law doesn’t apply to robocalls because they are merely “deceptive” and not intimidating, threatening or coercive.
Savings Bank of Walpole announces winners of working moms scholarship
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) – The Savings Bank of Walpole announced the recipients of this year’s Julie Tewksbury Scholarship for Working Moms: Kimberly Allsopp and Alexa Plewa. Both women have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship, in its fourth year, supports working mothers who strive for personal...
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