Daily editionFriday, September 4th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Community
Keene residents and local business owners will gather for a planning workshop on Thursday, Sept. 17 at SHOWROOM at 20 Commercial St. The double-session event—morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and afternoon from 3 to 4:30 p.m.—will review community feedback to launch priority downtown projects ahead of Main Street construction.
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Education
The Monadnock Regional School District will hold a public hearing later this month to discuss plans for the elementary school in Cutler that closed months ago & community members can join to share their views.
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The Keene Public Library has launched a new service that brings books and audiobooks directly to homebound residents.
After her shift as a crossing guard at Keene High School, Susan Hansmeier picked up a hardback book and two audiobook CDs at the circulation desk.
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Government
New Hampshire Turtle Rescue filed a petition to bar the collection of native turtles and their eggs after a Hillsborough incident injured a turtle named Oka — New Hampshire Fish and Game said all petitions are reviewed.
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Sports
John Stark senior Madi Lamothe scored her 100th point last season and is now leading her soccer team this year.
Her strong play boosts the team's hopes as they compete in local matches.
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