Daily editionFriday, July 24th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Education
A plan to merge the UNH president and system chancellor roles in state colleges was approved in June.
If lawmakers give final approval, the change will go into effect July 1, 2027 — though some trustees worry smaller schools may lose influence.
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Local education advocates say a tax cap ballot question (House Bill 1300) affecting school budgets is worded in a confusing way that may mislead voters.
The Keene SentinelRead more
Government
Keene officials and contractors previewed design options for a solar pavilion on Gilbo Avenue on Wednesday as they showed how the project could look.
The design is part of ongoing efforts to add sustainable features to the area.
The Keene SentinelRead more
Health
Nine people got sick with cyclosporiasis after eating lettuce at Cheshire Medical Center’s cafeteria in Keene, health officials said Thursday.
The recalled lettuce (by Taylor Farms) is no longer served and officials are investigating additional cases.
WMURRead more
Sports
Granite Staters Ben Marshall and Trevor Beaudry competed in the lumberjack world championships, displaying skills in wood chopping, sawing, speed, climbing + log rolling among over 100 competitors.
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