Daily editionSaturday, July 18th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Culture
In 1811, teacher Catharine Fiske arrived from Vermont and opened a private school for young women on Main Street, marking a key moment in Keene's educational history.
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Government
On Thursday, the Keene City Council increased property tax exemptions and credits for specific groups (lowering bills) as part of an effort to ease property tax burdens for eligible residents.
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New Hampshire officials have introduced the Blue Envelope Program (designed for drivers with autism or stress-related disorders) to ease communication during traffic stops; the envelopes offer guidance, medical info and emergency contacts and must be affixed to a driver’s visor, with eligibility details posted online by the DMV.
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Real Estate
New housing data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors shows over 1,400 closed sales in June—a 12% increase—and a record $1 billion month amid persistently low inventory; only 2,700 houses were available compared to more than 6,000 in June 2019.
The median sale price remained at $575,000.
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Sports
The Swamp Bats rallied last night to beat North Adams 14-6 after donating over $70,000 to Keene Community Kitchen before the game.
In a key inning, players including Micah Kendrick and Nelfi Lopez sparked a four-run surge to secure the win.
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