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Nandy Thompson hugs Windsor High School principal’s assistant Terri Hage after receiving her diploma last night. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Windsor Conquers New Tier

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Windsor — In playful protest of school officials’ decision to move commencement to the Windsor High School gymnasium, salutatorian Matthew Grimo flung open a rainbow-printed umbrella on his way to the stage last night. “Sorry about that, I was afraid it was going to rain,” he said, gaining robust applause from a full audience. Although the rainy weather dissipated and …

Volunteer Spotlight: Mt. Ascutney ER Crew Helps With Windsor Town Meals

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Windsor — It’s probably expected that the doctors, nurses and support staff in the emergency department at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center repair broken bones, bring down fevers, stitch up cuts and mend bodies that have been injured in ways that most of us would just as soon not imagine. What’s less …

Frederick D. Reed

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Ascutney, Vt. — Frederick D. Reed, 65, of Ascutney, and formally of White River Junction, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the VA Hospital in White River Junction. A complete obituary will follow at a later date. …

Helen B. Crew

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Ascutney, Vt. — Helen B. Crew, 95, a longtime resident of Ascutney, passed away Sunday evening, March 3, 2013, at the Elm Wood Center in Claremont, N.H. Survivors include her loving husband of 72 years, Edward I. Crew of Ascutney; one daughter, Carol Ann C. Felter and her …

Carol A. Moses

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Ludlow, Vt. — Carol A. Moses, 74, a resident of Ludlow and formerly of Windsor passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2013, at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Hospice Unit in Windsor. Carol was born December 21, 1938 in Hanover, N.H., the daughter of Richard S. and …

Windsor Voters Wary

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Windsor — Voters were not too keen about the nearly $1 million worth of cuts, which include teachers and staff layoffs, proposed by the School Board in the Windsor school district budget. Ninety-three of Windsor’s 3,101 registered voters …

Windsor Grandfather Sues Police

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Windsor — A 69-year-old grandfather has sued Windsor police and the Vermont Department of Children and Families, claiming that investigators made false allegations and ignored credibility problems with a key witness while bringing sex assault charges that were dropped only after he had lost custody of his grandson. …

Firefighter Hurt in Leap to Safety

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Windsor — A Windsor firefighter who jumped off an Interstate 91 overpass to avoid an out-of-control tractor-trailer truck was recovering from injuries yesterday, officials said. Molly Wood, a four-year member of the fire department, came away from the …

‘Right-Sized’ School Budget Means Cutbacks in Windsor

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Voting for Windsor Town Meeting will be held by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Windsor Municipal Building. It follows an informational meeting to be held Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Windsor High School auditorium. Windsor — …

Big Plays Lift Jacks Over Minutemen

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Windsor — It came down to nerves, and on this night, Windsor was the more composed team. In a contest that was tight throughout, the Yellowjackets made the big plays down the stretch and came away with a 46-43 Marble Valley League girls basketball win over Mill River …

Dora L. Smith

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Ascutney, Vt. — Dora L. Smith, 73, a resident of Ascutney passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 10, 2013, at Cedar Hill Healthcare in Windsor. She was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Windsor the daughter of Francis and Clara (Ellis) Perry. She received her schooling in Windsor and graduated …

Larry Gordon Beswick

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Charlestown, N.H. — Larry Gordon Beswick, 78, of Charlestown, died Thursday morning, Feb. 7, 2013, at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont. He was born in Ludlow, Vt. on Dec. 9, 1934, the son of Edna (Beswick) King. Larry had worked for Twin State Fruit in White River Junction, …

Matthew J. Hiney, Jr.

Friday, February 8, 2013

San Antonio, Texas — Matthew J. Hiney, Jr. died suddenly on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, surrounded by several loved ones in San Antonio. Matt was born in Attleboro, Mass., on June 15, 1939, the son of Matthew, Sr. and Hilda (Hutchinson) Hiney. He graduated from Attleboro High School …