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66th Year of Community Service, serving Keene, Peterborough, and the Mo

Happy to share!
01/17/2025

Happy to share!

Be in the know...
01/16/2025

Be in the know...

The next episode of our podcast, City of Keene, In Focus is now live. Check it out on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
This episode includes a discussion about the Keene Fire Department, updates about the downtown project, and a recap of the last City Council meeting. Our goal is to provide a convenient way for you to stay up to date with City matters, wherever you are.
Subscribe now and get the facts.

A small laugh for Thursday morning😀
01/16/2025

A small laugh for Thursday morning😀

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Tomorrow...tomorrow...tomorrow...The first person to answer this week's mystery photo question correctly by calling 603-...
01/16/2025

Tomorrow...tomorrow...tomorrow...The first person to answer this week's mystery photo question correctly by calling 603-352-5296, starting tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. or after, will receive a certificate for $25 to The Pub. No answers can or should be left on Facebook. Phone calls only, please.
Ques. – What well-known auctioneer was selling to the crowd at this Monadnock Region country auction?
Good Luck everyone!

01/15/2025
Rebecca Oja of Dublin was the winner of our occasional photo contest, for her photo of a snowy view of Mount Monadnock, ...
01/15/2025

Rebecca Oja of Dublin was the winner of our occasional photo contest, for her photo of a snowy view of Mount Monadnock, from Lake Road in Dublin. Congratulations Rebecca!

Vote Now for Best of 2025! Voting has started and runs through Friday, February 21st at 5 pm. This poll is meant to offe...
01/15/2025

Vote Now for Best of 2025!
Voting has started and runs through Friday, February 21st at 5 pm. This poll is meant to offer everyone a chance to give a vote of thanks to some of their favorite local people and businesses for their outstanding customer service, quality, and value they bring to your life. Readers can fill out the ballot at www.bestofmonadnock.com. There are over 190 categories in which to vote.

Congratulations on 2 Years!
01/14/2025

Congratulations on 2 Years!

As we close out another incredible year, we can’t help but reflect on how much has happened since we first opened our doors two years ago. Your support and the connections we’ve made have meant everything to us, and we’re so grateful to be part of such a welcoming and vibrant community. Let us...

“Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.”
01/14/2025

“Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.”

Just look at that face....Hey there, future minion—uh, I mean, potential human! My name is Talie, and I’m a 5-year-old D...
01/13/2025

Just look at that face....Hey there, future minion—uh, I mean, potential human! My name is Talie, and I’m a 5-year-old Domestic Short hair (though I like to think of myself as a domestic overlord in training). If you're reading this, you might just be the kind of special someone I need: cat-savvy, patient, and ready to worship me from a safe and respectful distance! Let’s cut to the chase: I’m not your typical “cuddle bug.” I like things my way—and I’ll be very clear about what that means! I’m a master of signals, so if you’re good at reading feline body language, we’ll get along great! I’m not into sharing my kingdom with other animals or tiny humans. They just don’t understand boundaries, and I really don’t like my boundaries crossed! If I roll over and show you my belly, don’t fall for it—it’s a trap! Eye contact? Nope. Fast movements? Hard pass. Strangers? Don’t even think about it! I love climbing up high where I can watch everything from a safe perch. It’s my happy place! Wand toys and mice toys are my jam! Bring those, and you’re already halfway to earning my respect! With the right person who respects my quirks and is willing to give me the time and space I need to adjust, I’ll make a loyal (and very entertaining) companion! You see, I’m not a bad cat—I just have a lot of feelings, and I need someone who can help me work through them! So, if you’re up for the challenge of being my chosen person and can give me the space and love I deserve (on my terms, of course), let’s talk! Come on down and meet me during our open hours Thursday 11a.m. to 3p.m. or call 603-354-4004 to schedule an appointment Friday through Sunday! I’ll be waiting—probably up high, watching, and judging!

Always remember...
01/13/2025

Always remember...

New Hampshire’s Jessica’s Law requires drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles before hitting the road, emphasizing safety for everyone on the road. Named after Jessica Smith, who tragically lost her life when ice flew off a truck and caused a fatal accident, this law holds drivers accountable for maintaining clear windshields, roofs, and other parts of their vehicles to prevent hazardous flying debris.

Tomorrow...tomorrow...tomorrow...The first person to answer this week's mystery photo question correctly by calling 603-...
01/09/2025

Tomorrow...tomorrow...tomorrow...The first person to answer this week's mystery photo question correctly by calling 603-352-5296, starting tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. or after, will receive a certificate for $25 to The Pub. No answers can or should be left on Facebook. Phone calls only, please.

Ques. – This photo captures a local view circa 1895. What local town is shown?
Good Luck Everyone!

Just a little humor on a very cold Wednesday in NH.😁
01/08/2025

Just a little humor on a very cold Wednesday in NH.😁

Hi there! I’m Charlie and I’ve got a lot to say—lucky for you, I’m pretty vocal! I’m full of energy, which means I’ll ne...
01/07/2025

Hi there! I’m Charlie and I’ve got a lot to say—lucky for you, I’m pretty vocal! I’m full of energy, which means I’ll need someone who can keep up with my zest for life while also helping me with my special recovery plan. Let me tell you a little more about myself: Energetic & Enthusiastic: I’m always on the go and love to explore! However, I recently had surgery for hip dysplasia (FHO surgery in August), so my playtime has to stay gentle and short for now. Future Health Care Needs: I’ll need regular vet checkups and joint supplements forever. A low-calorie diet will help me stay fit since my joints can’t handle extra weight. And heads up—I may need surgery on my other hip one day. Chew-tastic: If it’s chewable, it’s mine! Blankets, toys, you name it—so I’ll need lots of sturdy chew toys and supervision. No Cats, Please: I have a high prey drive, so I’m not a good match for a home with cats. Doggy Friends: I’ve lived with a high-energy dog before, and we didn’t click. But I might do well with a calm, laid-back canine companion. If you’re the right fit for me, you’ll get a loyal, loving, and slightly goofy partner who will keep life interesting! I know I have some extra needs, but I promise I’ll make it worth your while! Please come and visit me during our open hours Thursday 11a.m. to 3p.m. or call 603-354-4004 to schedule an appointment for Friday through Sunday!

FYI....
01/07/2025

FYI....

As winter weather moved across a lot of the country yesterday, here's a reminder of smart steps to take if you find an animal in need.

Thank you for watching out for community cats and their welfare. We're all they have! 😻

Today...today...today... The first person to answer this week's mystery photo question correctly by calling 603-352-5296...
01/03/2025

Today...today...today... The first person to answer this week's mystery photo question correctly by calling 603-352-5296, starting this morning at 9:30 a.m. or after, will receive a certificate for $25 to The Pub. No answers can or should be left on Facebook. Phone calls only, please.

Ques. – What Keene restaurant is shown in this photo?

Good Luck!

Happy New Year!! The Monadnock Shopper News will be closed tomorrow New Years Day, and will reopen Thursday, January 2nd...
12/31/2024

Happy New Year!! The Monadnock Shopper News will be closed tomorrow New Years Day, and will reopen Thursday, January 2nd at 9 am. Enjoy and stay safe.

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The Weekly with a Heart

Midway through 1958, Gabriel and Barbara Shakour started publishing a small paper known as The Keene Shopper in an 8x10 room with three desks. The room also happened to be in the basement of their home. Fifty years ago, the “Shopper” was a small publication, containing nothing but advertisements placed by small, local businesses in an effort to improve their profits and educate local consumers.

Fifty years later, you hold in your hands the natural evolution of that tiny advertising publication, a business that has grown up around it, and the hard work and dedication of three generations of employees, family, and local business owners. From that one basement room sprang a weekly community newspaper that’s had its own building since the early 1960s, has increased its circulation from 14,000 in 1958 to 42,000 in 2008, and has gone from three employees then to almost 20 employees now. What was (as recently as 20 years ago) painstakingly pasted together by hand is now created, laid out, and sent to the printer on computers. Today, we publish The Monadnock Shopper News, an evolution in the name brought about by the realization that to serve our readers best, we needed to provide them with news of immediate and local importance, not just the ads for products and services from local business owners.

Just about the only thing that hasn’t changed at this paper is its overriding mission, to support and serve local small businesses. Original publisher Gabriel Shakour was himself a small-business owner (many readers will remember the Keene Drive-In Theater), and knew full well the challenges and rewards inherent in doing business in our “tiny little corner of the world.” Since its inception the Shopper News’ mission has been to be helpful to local business, not adversarial, as a great deal of daily and national media can be. Second-generation Monadnock Shopper News publisher Mitchell Shakour says it best: “We’ve stayed true to helping small businesses in the community. The success of other businesses is our entire goal, and we will do whatever is legal and ethical in the service of that goal.”

“We don’t run negative ads,” he continues. “We want to keep this a family paper, based on the higher, common values that unite the members of this community: God, motherhood, and country.”