Daily editionSaturday, August 8th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Culture
Keene’s Wyman Tavern, built around 1761 and the town’s second oldest house, served as a meeting point for Revolutionary War patriots and now offers tours and a summer brew fest on Main Street (the original Dartmouth Trustees table is on display).
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A Keene children's museum appealed on social media for donations this week to address cash flow issues, its executive director said.
The museum seeks community support to keep its programs running.
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Government
Keene officials announced on Friday that Deputy Fire Chief Greg Seymour will serve as the new fire chief beginning Sept. 1, ensuring a smooth transition in public safety leadership.
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Sports
Coach Lonni Alameda, an NCAA national champion and Florida State head coach in remission from breast cancer, hosted Camp 61 at NHTI with Granite State Elite and Paine Mountain Softball for athletes from fifth to 12th grade after leading her team to the NCAA regionals this past spring.
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