Author: Keene Sentinel Staff

Hannah Grimes grant helps businesses dream big

The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.

Cleanup on horizon for contaminated Winchester site

The Monadnock Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) awarded the town a $100,000 grant in June to clean up the grounds where the A.C. Lawrence Tannery once stood.

State-prompted DEI rollback underway at Keene State

Keene State College has started to gut its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to comply with new state law. It’s an all-too familiar tune for many higher education institutions. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has gone on…

Monadnock Community Hospital leader to step down next year

After more than a decade at the helm of Monadnock Community Hospital, president and CEO Cyndee McGuire will retire next year, the hospital announced Thursday, June 19. A national search for her replacement is underway, and the board of trustees…

Franklin Pierce University to use $1.75m gift to bolster student services

The largest philanthropic commitment in Franklin Pierce University’s history will fund a new center to support students that also bears the name of its outgoing president.

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Rindge Zoning Board approves special exceptions for 52 new housing units off Route 119

The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.

Costco targets 2027 opening at former Fox Run Mall site

Costco officials revealed plans to open an 820-parking space membership warehouse club, 16-pump fuel station and tire center at the future Seacoast Landing, the first known tenant of Torrington Properties’ plan for the former Mall at Fox Run and Newington Park Shopping Center.

Bill on housing restrictions on dead-end roads moves forward

Concord has a restriction when it comes to new dead-end streets: no more than 1,000 feet.

Tax returns illuminate how Granite Staters make money

During the last three months, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters filed federal income taxes for Tax Year 2025.

Commission sets sights on UNESCO recognition for Mount Washington

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Egypt’s Great Pyramids, Arizona’s Grand Canyon … and New Hampshire’s own Mount Washington?

ApprenticeshipNH reports increasing popularity of pre-apprenticeships

On April 9, 2026, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), partnered with area employers to host the “Pre-Apprenticeship Connection Summit” at NHTI – Concord’s Community College.

Vail says it will provide tax-free options for ski pass holders who only plan to ski in NH

Vail Resorts says it will provide tax-free options for Epic Pass holders who only plan to ski at its New Hampshire ski areas next winter.

Common Man Roadside expands with new Concord location

The Common Man Roadside franchise is expanding again, this time on Manchester Street, less than a mile away from their sit-down restaurant in Concord.