Supplement that suspect’s mom said may have played a role in Lebanon stabbing is facing regulatory scrutiny
WEST LEBANON — Dr. Corneliu Stanciu, an addiction psychiatrist with Dartmouth Health, began researching the herbal supplement kratom over a decade ago when a patient who had no history of using opioids came in experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Rugby club in Upper Valley unites diverse group through sport and camaraderie
LEBANON — The Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s website defines a club as “an association of persons for some common object usually jointly supported and meeting periodically.” While the Upper Valley Rugby Club fits the definition, a more appropriate name for the organization might be the Upper Valley Rugby Community.
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Woodstock, Windsor schools join collaboration that aims to improve special education and save costs
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Sports
Hiking: Plainfield native conquers Long Trail in record time
WATERBURY, Vt. — For some, a hike is just a fun weekend activity. For others, like Plainfield native and Lebanon High School graduate Tori Constantine, it is an opportunity to break a record.
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Opinion
Editorial: NH betrays victims of YDC abuse
While the MAGA-verse is all atwitter about the Epstein sex trafficking files, its New Hampshire wing is further victimizing hundreds of people who suffered horrendous sexual and physical abuse while in state custody as children. Republicans in the Legislature, Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Attorney General John Formella are all implicated. This is unconscionable, at least to anyone who has a conscience.
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Teamwork in North Hartland
NORTH HARTLAND — Phoenix Cook, left, of Hartland, and Emily Pritchard, of South Royalton, react to the damaged camper tire they had just taken off Cook’s fifth-wheel camper.
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Handmade harp in Lebanon
LEBANON — Stephen Ryan, of Springfield, N.H., carries his daughter Joanna’s Paraguayan harp back to their vehicle after a lesson at the Upper Valley Music Center in downtown Lebanon on Friday.
Abenaki and Indigenous Peoples Honoring Day returns to Lyman Point Park
Art Notes: ‘The Cottage’ brings farcical fun to New London Barn Playhouse
Obituaries
Craig MacKenzie
Newbury, NH - Craig B. MacKenzie, age 71, passed Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Craig B. MacKenzie passed away in September 2024. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 1:30 on the bridge at 32 West... remainder of obit for Craig MacKenzie
Henrietta Kinney
Henrietta (Lake) Kinney Charlestown, NH - Henrietta Virginia (Lake) Kinney, 100, of Largo, FL and Charlestown, NH passed away on August 8th, 2025, at her home with family in Largo, FL. She was born in Pawlet, Vermont on September 11, 19... remainder of obit for Henrietta Kinney
Lawrence Luce
Taftsville, VT - Lawrence Albert Luce, 84, died at home on Wednesday August 13, 2025, after a period of declining health. Larry was born June 2, 1941, the oldest son of Albert and Helen (Burnham) Luce, at home in the Jericho District o... remainder of obit for Lawrence Luce
Kari Louise Griffin
Kari Louise (Harris) Griffin Milford, MA - Kari Louise (Harris) Griffin, 56, of Milford, MA died peacefully on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in the Upper Valley, Kari was the daughter of Hildreth "Jill" (... remainder of obit for Kari Louise Griffin


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