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Keene

42.9337° N / 72.2781° W

Monadnock Region news, education, and Main Street business coverage.

Working NorthKeene

Keene Main Street Businesses Navigate Rising Operating Costs

Independent shop owners say insurance, utilities, and commercial rent increases are squeezing margins more than consumer demand has.

Lantern HoursKeene

A cluster of small galleries and studio spaces is taking shape in a formerly underused stretch of downtown Keene.

Naomi Fournier · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min

Well & GoodKeene

Independent practitioners say personal relationships, not marketing budgets, remain their most reliable source of new clients.

Jenna Cormier · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min