Daily editionSaturday, September 12th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Community
John Ogonowski, a New Hampshire native who piloted Flight 11 on Sept. 11, balanced his aviation role with caring for a 120-acre farm near Dracut, where 33 acres have been preserved in his name (honoring his fourth-generation farming legacy).
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Local signmaker Wesley Felix used a cherry picker to inspect the historic red, white & blue sign at Lindy’s Diner on Gilbo Avenue.
The sign has stood for over 60 years and brings back strong memories of 9/11 for him.
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Culture
In 1865, the Great Fire burned Keene when a guest at the Cheshire House Hotel saw flames spread shortly before midnight on Oct. 19.
The event remains the most devastating fire in the city's history.
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Education
Keene High School Project Graduation announced it has filled board positions to keep the annual celebration going in 2027.
The school confirmed the move as part of plans to continue the tradition.
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Allison Robinson, a former middle-school geography teacher at Monadnock Regional Middle High School in Swanzey, shares her firsthand memories of 9/11 with students as they learn about the events 25 years ago.
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Government
The Keene City Council committee recommended free parking downtown for the remainder of the construction season to help merchants impacted by nearly $30 million in work; the proposal retains time limits and awaits a full council vote next week (loss estimated at $45,000).
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Sports
Merrimack earned game of the week honors in week two of Friday Night Football after a 42+35 win over Nashua South on Friday.
Local teams from Pinkerton, Londonderry, Souhegan, Monadnock and Newfound also recorded wins in their contests.
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