Free Minds TV March 19, 2010 (EP 150)

by | Mar 19, 2010 | 0 comments

The Australian government is after a man who lives in the US because he posts satire on the internet and the kangaroos are offended, a 200-year-old cheese rolling race has been canceled due to health and safety concerns, the Downsizer Dispatch, the NH legislature debates whether to make milk or cider the official drink of the state, and the Venezuelan government wants to crack down on the internet.

http://www.freemindsmedia.org

March Issue of the Free Keene Press

by | Mar 18, 2010 | 0 comments

Click here to view the pdf.

Thanks to BJ Wurts for the great letter about his trip to Keene.

The Free Keene Press is going to be looking to expand the amount of pages we have to fill.  The next edition will be four pages instead of one.  This means I am going to need more Keene-centric content and could use some help with that task.  Currently I am paying for the printing costs out of pocket, with the cost going from $70 to $200,  I will also need help paying for the printing costs.  I am open to the idea of running some ads and pricing is negotiable.

What I am looking for as far as content is:

  • Articles in general
  • Photographs with caption or brief context description
  • Re-printable art
  • Opinion pieces
  • Comics, puzzles
  • Press releases for events around Keene

In terms of the articles I would like to see:

  • Taxes
  • City Council watch type report
  • Events around the Keene area like Pumpkin Fest
  • Social needs and services and a critique thereof, both public and private
  • Important Cheshire county news stories

And much more of course.  I plan on keeping an open mind as to what gets printed.  You can submit an item for consideration by sending an email to press@freekeene.com.

And just to clarify things: By submitting you give the Free Keene Press permission to reprint and edit your item as we see fit.  You will not be compensated.  You will be credited and if your item is edited a note will be made.  Please limit profanity.  More than likely if an edit is made it will be for length.

If you have questions please feel free to email the above address.

Brandon said “No” and was Punished

by | Oct 21, 2009 | 50 comments

Brandon Durham of Keene found the morning of October 19, 2009 a little chilly.  He was walking to the courthouse wearing a hooded sweatshirt and found that putting the hood up kept his head warmer.  He entered the City Hall building and proceeded up the stairs and through the security checkpoint.  Brandon then entered the courtroom and took a seat while he waited for the judge to enter the room and process the days docket.

A bailiff approached Brandon and asked him to remove his hood.

Brandon forgot he even had it on and declined when asked to remove it.

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Keene Crackdown at Pumpkin Fest

by | Oct 17, 2009 | 39 comments

420 rally at City Hall during Pumpkin fest

Six individuals were arrested by police this afternoon at Pumpkin Fest.  The daily 420 event was moved to the area directly in front of City Hall due to the massive pumpkin display at Central Square.  Rich Paul of Keene took to the megaphone in front a large crowd and at the proper time lit a pipe presumably containing marijuana, a plant.  Police quickly surrounded Mr. Paul and placed him under arrest.  Noah Wood and Evan Pierce were also seen lighting up and were arrested as well.

Three other individuals were also arrested at city hall, when asked about the charge officers indicated that they did not know why they were arresting the three.  A witness reportedly saw one of the individuals attempt to enter the city hall building prompting police to arrest him.  It is unknown at this time exactly what happened.  Ryan Maddox, Dan Steward and Yadra, all from the Keene area.

Latest update:  Rich Paul, Noah Wood and Dan Steward have been released; Ryan Maddox, Evan Pierce and Yadra are reported to be at the Cheshire County Correctional Facility.