About Us
About Us
The Keene Sentinel traces its heritage as a daily newspaper back to March 23, 1799, when it began publication as a weekly newspaper. First called the New Hampshire Sentinel, it has been published continuously since that date. It added a daily edition in 1890 with the inauguration of the Keene Evening Sentinel. The weekly New Hampshire Sentinel publication continued until 1957, when it was combined with The Keene Evening Sentinel. The Sentinel is the ninth oldest continuously published newspaper in the country.
The first edition of The Sentinel came off the press in 1799 and was distributed to 70 subscribers at $1.50 per year. Within six months, 250 subscribers had been attracted; within two years, the number grew to 500.
Since that first edition, which included a petition against the alien and sedition laws, The Sentinel has stood as an independent voice for the community of Cheshire County. We are dedicated to engaging, informing, and empowering our community with the information they need to make informed decisions and improve their lives.
For more than 225 years, The Sentinel has partnered with local businesses in the Greater Keene community, providing effective marketing solutions.
From a print advertising purveyor in 1799 to today’s robust multimedia product line-up, our expert marketing consultants represent a comprehensive suite of products and services.
We will partner with you to develop a data-focused, integrated, and customized solution to help you and your business achieve their goals.
For more than two centuries, our local community has trusted Sentinel Solutions for our journalistic integrity, comprehensive local community coverage, and marketing solutions that help local businesses thrive.
Our Team
Our print and digital marketing specialists are here to partner with you. They will design a custom, data-focused, integrated multimedia program to help you and your business achieve its goals.
We listen to you and learn about your business. We work to understand your goals and ambitions for your business—and then create integrated multimedia programs to deliver them.
“We don’t just design them to work; we prove they work.”
And we’re local. We’re your neighbors and trusted members of the community. We’re here with you. Always.
For more information, please review our site, call us at (603) 352-5896, or email us to learn more.
Meet Our Marketing & Customer Support Team
Linc Murphy
Bio
Linc brings a passion for helping SMBs navigate the digital marketing landscape and years of advertising sales experience to Sentinel Solutions. In addition to the experience gained running a small publishing company, his career path has allowed him to be trained by and work for some of the leading digital marketing companies in the country, including Gannett, Wayfair, and Comcast. He specializes in providing clients with targeted audience-based, full-funnel multi-product marketing solutions that provide sufficient reach and frequency along the path to purchase to win business.
In his free time, Linc enjoys hiking with his girlfriend, spending time with his kids, playing golf, and coaching ice hockey.
Nahomy Blanco
Bio
Nahomy grew up locally and graduated from Conant High School in 2019. She proceeded to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration along with two minors in Digital Marketing and Political Science from Plymouth State University. She also earned multiple online certifications within Digital Marketing during her time at PSU.
Nahomy recently joined The Keene Sentinel team as a multimedia account executive. Her previous experience as an account executive and love of digital marketing makes The Keene Sentinel feel like home.
Nahomy lives in Jaffrey with her boyfriend Chris and their three cats, Taquito, Fiji, and Milo. In her free time, you might find her going to the gym, finishing a painting, or crocheting a new project.
Robert Johnson
Bio
Robert Johnson is an experienced professional with a strong background in political strategy, community engagement, and business growth. He has contributed to successful campaigns across multiple states, driving public support and earning widespread attention.
With a solid track record in sales and account management, he has helped expand business operations and boost revenue in various industries. Skilled in team leadership, relationship building, and data-driven decision-making, Robert brings a versatile approach to both political and corporate environments. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from Keene State College and is based in Keene, NH.
Allie Cobiski
Bio
Allie grew up in Winchendon, Massachusetts and went on to receive degrees in both English/Journalism and Business Administration with a focus in Marketing at the University of New Hampshire. Working at The Keene Sentinel as a Multimedia Account Executive enables her to utilize her marketing skills to help businesses with all of their marketing needs.
In her free time, Allie enjoys playing with her nieces and spending quality time with friends and family. She is often curled up in bed with her cat Jasper or in the Seacoast spending time with her boyfriend.
Julia Badders
Bio
Julia graduated from Keene State College in 2023 and became our specialty publications editor.
Growing up nearby in Walpole, she has always had a passion for writing, so becoming the editor for ELF magazine and Sentinel Solutions’s other numerous publications felt like the perfect fit.
In Julia’s free time, she enjoys several hobbies, including reading, solving jigsaw puzzles and writing. She is always ready to try something new, often reflected in her articles for ELF.
Shelly Bergeron
Bio
Shelly is a Keene High School and Champlain College graduate who started at Sentinel Solutions as a seasonal employee 1990 and joined the Advertising department full-time in 1995. Starting as a Sales Assistant, Shelly has diversified experience within the department, including Account Executive, Multimedia Sales Manager, and Assistant Advertising Director. Today, Shelly plays an important role in our company’s success, including responsibility and oversight of our systems and processes and a key role in customer support and success.
Shelly lives in Troy, NH, with her husband Jeff. When not working at Sentinel Solutions, she enjoys kayaking and snuggling with her two dogs, Tuffy and Tia.
Jim Concannon
Bio
James grew up in Massachusetts, where he developed a strong work ethic and a passion for business from an early age. He pursued his education at Fitchburg State University, earning a degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and Accounting.
With a corporate background in advertising, James has honed his expertise in media, branding, and client relations. Now, as a Multimedia Account Executive at The Keene Sentinel, he is excited to bring his skills to a new community, helping businesses grow through innovative marketing solutions.
Beyond his professional life, James loves spending quality time with his family and friends, embracing the outdoors, playing ball, and staying active at the gym. He’s thrilled to call Keene his new home and looks forward to building lasting connections both personally and professionally.
Megan Whittle
Bio
Megan Whittle is a New Jersey native who recently moved to the area. She has experience in marketing and event planning, bringing a strong passion for creating meaningful connections between local businesses and their communities. Megan lives in Swanzey with her husband, Jacob, and their cat, Mabel. When she’s not working, she enjoys cooking, reading, crafting, and exploring antique shops.
Allison Gibbons
Bio
Allison graduated for Keene State College in May of 2024 with a degree in Theater arts management. Fresh out of college, Allison broke into the events industry as an event coordinator at a wedding venue. Allison has a passion for theater and treats every event as a production.
Allison grew up in Springfield, Vermont. In her free time, Allison enjoys reading and discovering new plays and musicals, finding new experiences and finding new ways to be creative.
Chelsea Sullivan
Bio
Chelsea grew up in upstate New York, then moved with her parents to New Hampshire after high school to be closer to family in Maine, as well as to explore more opportunities for college in new England. She attended Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design. Her work history includes freelance web and branding design as well as administrative work.
With experience in the administrative and design worlds, Chelsea joined The Keene Sentinel team as an Adverting Operations Specialist. She is happy to use her skills to handle booking ads, creating graphics, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, and providing aid to the events planning committee. Her interest in all things advertising, marketing, and design has helped her fit right in at The Sentinel.
Chelsea lives in Keene with her cat named Poe. Outside of work, she loves traveling, gaming, music, art, writing, and horror books/movies. She loves working and living in the city and enjoys exploring all it has to offer.
Get in Touch
For more information, please review our site or call us at (603) 352-5896 or email Advertising@SentinelDigitalSolutions.com to learn more.
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