Daily editionSaturday, August 29th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Community
In Charlestown, teen Lucian Smith completed 50 free lawns over two years through a local youth service challenge, mowing for veterans, seniors, and others in need (his work earned him new equipment to further his lawn-care efforts).
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Elsie M. Priest Park, a gated playground for children age 12 and under, may reopen this fall off Court Street (owned by the United Church of Christ) if plans move forward.
The Keene SentinelRead more
Education
Tewksbury (the panel's chair) leads Keene State College's search for a new president as the University System of New Hampshire formed a search committee Friday to guide the leadership transition at the college.
The Keene SentinelRead more
Environment
The U.S. Forest Service is considering ending the Roadless Rule that has kept 235,000 acres in White Mountain National Forest free from industrial development — a change that local officials and forestry groups say could affect outdoor recreation and local forest management.
WMURRead more
At Fulchino Vineyard in Hollis, workers will harvest grapes while state-installed traps capture spotted lanternflies during harvest season — officials expect cold winters to help slow the pest's spread.
WMURRead more
Lifestyle
Basil, a clever three-year-old German shepherd mix, is seeking her forever home in Chichester, NH.
This energetic, house-trained dog does best with an experienced owner in a child-free home (contact Darbster Doggy at 109 Dover Road).
WMURRead more
Sports
Friday Night Football's kickoff special aired at 7 p.m. Friday on WMUR — sports director Mike Cronin and reporter Ian Steele previewed the upcoming season with input from four defending state champions and urged support for local food pantries during the high school football season.
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