Claremont removes former police officer accused of threats from city committees
CLAREMONT — In identical 5-3 votes Wednesday, the City Council removed Jonathan Stone from two committee appointments based on a recently released report alleging he threatened to murder and rape fellow officers and their family members while working...
Over Easy: ‘A breakfast without a newspaper is a horse without a saddle’
The Valley News was born in 1952 and so was I. This is probably coincidence, but I like to think there is more to our association than the fact that we are both from the year of the water dragon in the Chinese calendar.According to the Internet,...
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Woodstock boys lax defense steps up, holds off Hartford
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Monday night’s boys lacrosse game between host Hartford High and Woodstock came down to the final minute, with the Wasps prevailing, 11-10.The Vermont inter-division clash might have been decided, however, by a pair of goals at...
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Editorial: Gambling tarnishes America’s sporting life
Hey, Major League Baseball, does the name Pete Rose ring a bell? Remember him, “Charlie Hustle”? One of the game’s greatest players, whom you banned for life in 1989 because he bet on baseball games?We ask because you have on your hands another...
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JAG Productions announces closure, citing ‘crisis facing the arts’
JAG Productions, the White River Junction theater company that has championed the work of Black, queer and trans artists, announced last week that it is closing in June after eight years of bringing groundbreaking work to the Upper Valley.Jarvis...
Obituaries
Wilder, VT - In Loving Memory of Donna Trottier aka Felicia D. Hinds It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Trottier, a beacon of fierce love, kindness, and generosity, who departed this world just a week before ... remainder of obit for Donna Trottier
Barre, VT - It is with great sadness that the family of Marla (Neily) Polonco announces her passing January 30, 2024 at age 45. Marla was predeceased by her mother Deborah Ashton. She leaves behind her father and stepmother, Phil and L... remainder of obit for Marla Polonco
Newport, NH - Richard N. Pariseau, 93, of Newport, NH, passed peacefully at his home, April 16, 2024. Dick was born and spent his full, robust life in Newport. Dick married Betty Gilson and enjoyed 70 years of marriage before her pa... remainder of obit for Richard Pariseau
Adrian W. Frary, Jr. Tunbridge, VT - Adrian W. Frary, Jr., age 98, passed Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 6 to 8pm at the Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea, VT. A graveside... remainder of obit for Adrian W. Frary Jr.