Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Community
Jaffrey native serving in the U.S. Navy was awarded a medal for rescuing four people stranded at sea + a Navy news release said the honor was given on Wednesday.
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Culture
Communities in the Monadnock Region are hosting Halloween events this October, with festivities running until the 31st.
Residents can check local updates for times and locations.
The Keene SentinelRead more
Education
The Monadnock Regional Afterschool Collective’s five programs served 1,230 children last year (helping local families balance work) and Beyond the Bell will hold a glow-themed dance on Oct. 30 as it marks its 10th year of service at 15 sites across the region.
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Environment
A new fall foliage map shows that the Lakes and Monadnock regions are at peak while northern mountains are past peak and the Seacoast nears its colorful climax.
Dry, mostly sunny weather is forecast for the weekend.
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Government
New Hampshire Fish and Game is urging hunters, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to wear blaze orange as fall hunting season begins to help prevent accidents statewide; officials remind that bright clothing (like a hat, vest or jacket) makes people easier to spot amid autumn foliage.
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