Daily editionWednesday, August 26th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Community
Local apple growers report a strong crop so far this year and are preparing for fall traditions at local orchards as the season's harvest draws near.
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Education
Keene State College will begin campus move-in this week ahead of classes.
Students can start settling into campus housing as they prepare for the new semester.
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Health
Cheshire Medical Center reported no new cyclosporiasis infections linked to recalled lettuce at its hospital salad bar for the second week (according to a Dartmouth Health spokesperson on Tuesday).
Health officials continue to review safety measures.
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After new cyclosporiasis cases have slowed in New Hampshire and nationwide, a local doctor says it is safe to eat lettuce again (reassuring consumers who had avoided leafy greens).
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