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Four vying for one seat on Newport Selectboard
Lebanon’s Jewell back from auto accident, more aware of ‘drowsy driving’ dangers
New Hampshire man sentenced to minimum 56 years on murder, other charges in young daughter’s death
Over Easy: On bread, buttered popcorn and big sandwiches
Trucker acquitted in deadly crash asks for license back, but state says he contributed to accident
Plan on track to ship Upper Valley mail to Connecticut for sorting
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The U.S. Postal Service will proceed with a plan to move mail sorting operations for Upper Valley communities from White River Junction to Connecticut, according to a USPS facilities study released this week.The plan is...
Judge won’t reconvene jury after disputed verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
CONCORD — The judge who oversaw a landmark trial over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center won’t reconvene the jury but says he will consider other options to address the disputed $38 million verdict.David Meehan, who alleged he was...
Norwich author and educator sees schools as a reflection of communities
Editorial: Response to campus protests only adds fuel to the fire
Kenyon: Dartmouth shows it has no patience for peaceful protest
Publisher’s note: Valley News launches updated online app
Sports
Young Oxbow baseball team struggles, but coach still finds joy in teaching the game
BRADFORD, Vt. — Oxbow High’s baseball scoreboard remained aglow half an hour after Tuesday’s game with U-32. Not that the Olympians needed a lengthy reminder of the loss or its 22-6 denouement.Oxbow is 1-6 and has been outscored 91-36 this season....
Local Roundup: Hartford tops Woodstock in close girls lacrosse contest
Hurricanes earn 10-9 victory over U-32 in girls lacrosse
Stevens, Newport baseball split high-scoring games
Lebanon High senior comes to the aid of driver with health problem
Opinion
Editorial: Chris Sununu’s moral vacuum
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s conversion from “Never Trump” to “Ever Trump” occurred not on the road to Damascus but on the Republican Party’s road to perdition.On ABC News last Sunday, Sununu affirmed his intention to support Donald Trump for...
Editorial: Gambling tarnishes America’s sporting life
By the Way: A white nationalist’s many mistruths
Column: The age-old question of what to read
Editorial: Transparency wins in NH Supreme Court ruling
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Arts & Life
Art Notes: Canaan Meetinghouse showcase brings musicians and listeners together
CANAAN — A few summers ago, during the pandemic, Martin Decato and Peter Dionne got together to play music. Decato is a longtime pro, Dionne an avid amateur.They looked around for a good place to make music videos, and didn’t have to look far. They...
A Look Back: Upper Valley dining scene changes with the times
The future of fertilizer? Pee, says this Brattleboro institute
From dirt patch to a gateway garden, a Randolph volunteer cultivates community 
Bald eagles are back, but great blue herons paid the price
Obituaries
Sandra A. Smith
Ascutney, VT - Sandra A. Smith, age 79, passed Friday, February 2, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10am Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., VT on Friday, May 17, 2024, until the time of service at 12pm. Burial will follow in the... remainder of obit for Sandra A. Smith
Jane Quale
Hanover, NH - Jane Quale passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024 at home. Born on November 24, 1938 in Grand Forks ND, she graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1960 earning Phi Beta Kappa honors and serving as Homecoming Qu... remainder of obit for Jane Quale
Vernona S. Bell
White River Junction, VT - Vernona S. Bell, 83, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at home with her family. She was born October 19, 1940, a daughter of Victor and Vernona (Heck) Wallace in the Bronx borough of New York City. Vernona attended... remainder of obit for Vernona S. Bell
Derek Lamson Siegler
Hinesburg, VT - Derek Lamson Siegler, a devoted son, husband, father and friend passed away suddenly on April 29, 2024 from heart failure. He was a kind, compassionate person, who expressed his feelings in his music, art and writing. H... remainder of obit for Derek Lamson Siegler
