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🌱 Why Keene’s mayor says tree cutting and Main Street delays matter

Keene, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Keene? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Keene’s mayor says tree cutting and Main Street delays matter
  • Why hundreds of lanterns will light up Stonewall Farm this May
  • Which Keene High teams broke losing streaks with big wins?

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a little rain, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Keene's Mayor Discusses Tree Removal, College Funding and Main Street Project o WKBK Radio (mykeenenow.com) — Keene’s mayor is explaining why trees were recently cut on Maple Avenue, what’s next for the Main Street reconstruction bid, and how residents can weigh in on a new bike and pedestrian plan. He also talks about funding challenges at Keene State College, workforce programs like nursing and optics manufacturing, and how local support can help keep graduates in the Monadnock Region.
   

• Monadnock Peer Support to host 4th annual Floating Lantern Festival at Stonewall Farm (keenesentinel.com) — Monadnock Peer Support is inviting residents to Stonewall Farm in Keene on Saturday, May 23, for its free Floating Lantern Festival supporting peer-led mental health services. Families can enjoy crafts, wagon rides, games, ax throwing, and an outdoor showing of “Tangled,” while purchasing lanterns with messages of hope to float together at dusk.
   

• Area Sports Roundup, May 6 (keenesentinel.com) — Keene High’s baseball and softball teams both broke out offensively Monday, with big bats powering double-digit wins that could spark midseason turnarounds. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby Monadnock, ConVal, Fall Mountain, Hinsdale and other area programs, giving local fans a quick look at how regional rivals are shaping up this spring.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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