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Carol Withington is retiring at the end of the school year after 31 years of teaching at Hartland Cooperative Nursery School. She was honored with a party yesterday at Hartland Recreational Center in Hartland. (Valley News - Libby March)

Generations of Love: Hartland Honors Retiring Preschool Teacher 

Monday, May 20, 2013

Hartland — More than a dozen class photos tacked to a farewell poster yesterday showcased the smiles of two generations-worth of Hartland-area preschoolers. Behind the rows of young learners, there was an enduring constant — the equally enthusiastic smile of Carol Withington, a teacher at Hartland Cooperative Nursery School who celebrated her pending retirement yesterday after 31 years at the …

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Local Students Win Writing Awards

Monday, May 20, 2013

Three local students were honored recently for their entries in the 2013 PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest, held by Vermont Public Television.The annual contest is open to students from kindergarten to third grade. Keira E. Kegelman, a kindergartener from Hartland, won her age group with her story “Best Friends Eat Their Veggies.” First-grade …

Charles M. Smith

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Zephyrhills, Fla. — Charles M. Smith, 66, of N. Hartland, Vt. passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Zephyrhills where he has lived since 2004. Funeral service will be held at St. Anthony’s in White River Jct., Vt. on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Father Richard Tinney of St. Pius the X officiating. There will be a Celebration of …

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Hanover’s Katie Irwin reaches for a ball from St. Thomas’ Kelly Carson during their NHIAA Division II semifinal match at the Boss Tennis Center in Hanover yesterday. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Saints Stop Marauders
St. Thomas at Hanover girls tennis in Hanover, N.H., on May 24, 2013. St. Thomas won, 7-2. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Photo Gallery: St. Thomas at Hanover Girls Tennis
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Letter: The Case Against Fluoridation

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: The editorial of Dec. 2 (“Bradford Regresses”) suggests that Bradford water commissioners took a step backward in deciding not to continue fluoridation of the town water supply. The Centers for Disease Control is cited, recognizing “water fluoridation as one of 10 great public health achievements …

The Hartford High School girls basketball team works on a shooting drill yesterday in White River Junction. The Hurricanes, who have a new coach this season, begin their defense of the Vermont Division II title on Saturday. (Valley News — Ryan Dorgan)

New Coach, Same Goal as Ed Kehoe Takes Over at Hartford 

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

White River Junction — By leaving the Sunapee girls basketball coaching job to take the same position at Hartford High School, Wilder resident Ed Kehoe drastically reduced his commute. The Hurricanes hope the transition to Kehoe’s coaching style …

Small-Town AD Gets a Special Welcome

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Windsor — In the final scene of that wonderful baseball movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner says to his father, ”Hey dad want to have a catch?” It’s a warm, peaceful summer night, and Costner’s father, John, looks …

Barbara G. Bartley

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Ocoee, Fla. — Barbara G. Bartley, 84, longtime resident of Hartland, Vt. and the Upper Valley died Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Ocoee. Barbara moved to the Orlando area several years ago. A memorial service is being planned. …

Lillian May Marcotte

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Hartland, Vt. — Lillian May Marcotte, 96, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2012, at Mt. Ascutney Health Care in Windsor, Vt. She was born on Sept. 23, 1916, in Hartland the daughter of Dean and May (Combs) Hatch. She graduated from Windsor High School in 1934. Born …

Lillian M. Marcotte

Monday, December 3, 2012

Hartland, Vt. — Lillian M. Marcotte, 96, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2012, at Mount Ascutney Health Care in Windsor, Vt. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Hartland. Visiting hours will be held …

Relief Team Gears Up For Missions to N.Y.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Barnard — Two weeks ago, Erik and Laurel Tobiason headed down to Staten Island, N.Y. Their foster daughter’s brother-in-law was in trouble following Sandy, and they wanted to help out. The relation was distant, but the help still mattered. “They were just floundering,” Laurel Tobiason said. “They were …

Michael Denmeade gives Steve Seiler of Enfield a pat on the shoulder — Seiler has recently lost his leg after one of his arteries burst. As part of the “community reintegration” process, Denmeade and Seiler discussed the accommodations he would need when he returned home.(Valley News - Jennifer Hauck)

Therapist Helps Patients Adapt to Change

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Adjusting to life after an amputation, brain injury or other traumatic accident is a gradual, deeply emotional journey. Patients usually want to return to a lifestyle that is as close as possible to their previous one, says recreational …

Letter: Don’t Blame Only Israel

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: Israel is the problem??? Both sides, Hamas and Israel, bear responsibility for the relationship that exists between them. Granted, Palestinians were dislocated and dispossessed as the result of the state of Israel coming to be. How many nations were birthed that way, including the U.S.? …

Hartland Narrows Intersection Options

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Hartland -- Town officials and residents narrowed down the options for reconfiguring the Three Corners intersection, though creating a traditional four-way stop was the overall favorite. At a public hearing this week, consultant David Saladino presented three options for the intersection, which has flow of traffic and pedestrian …