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Out & About: Upper Valley beekeepers remove bees from Orford church’s roof
ORFORD — During rainstorms that started July 11, and continued through last weekend, water poured in through the ceiling in the vestibule of the Orford Congregational Church, pooling on the floor below.

Kenyon: Dartmouth Health asks judge to reconsider in fertility doctor’s lawsuit
The people — in this case the 12 members of a U.S. District Court jury — have spoken. But that’s not good enough for Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Sports

Nighthawks set to host NECBL all-star game
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — For the first time in franchise history, the Upper Valley Nighthawks will host the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday at Maxfield Sports Complex in White River Junction.




Opinion

Editorial: Shelter project shows healthy approach to housing crisis
At a time when much of the rest of America has decided that being homeless is not only a moral failure but also a crime, the Upper Valley has rallied handsomely in support of the construction of a new 20-bed low-barrier shelter in White River Junction that is projected to open next spring. Although backing for the project was by no means unanimous, it is testimony to the compassion, good will and wisdom so often exhibited by those who live here.





Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Photos

Plainfield’s profitable partners
PLAINFIELD — While remaining committed not to sample their product, Maximus Porter, 8, right, and June Stephens, 8, permit themselves a taste of the last drops from the bottles while selling lemonade outside Porter’s home recently.




Arts & Life

Art Notes: Canaan artist marks return to his craft with Main Street Museum show
For most of his nearly 67 years (his birthday is on Sunday), Gary Hamel was among the Upper Valley’s most prolific and committed visual artists.




Obituaries

Hanover, NH - Michael Brook Mayor, MD, age 87, passed Monday, March 31, 2025. A Celebration of Life for Dr. Michael Mayor will be held on Sunday, July 27, 24pm at the Grand Ballroom, Hanover Inn, Hanover NH. The event will include ... remainder of obit for Michael Brook Mayor

Thomas Edward Byrne, III Hanover, NH - Thomas Edward Byrne III, known by all as Tom, passed away November 17, 2024. Tom spent the majority of his life in the beloved town of Hanover, New Hampshire. He devoted his professional life servic... remainder of obit for Thomas Edward Byrne III

Lebanon, NH - James Everett Griswold, 90, died peacefully at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1935, to parents Clifford Young and Beatrice (Tobin) Griswold in Etna, NH. In his teenage years, his passion for a... remainder of obit for James Everett Griswold

Thetford, VT - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Beth" Wyman Fernandez of Thetford, Vermont, who left us peacefully on July 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Beth's life was a testament to love, ... remainder of obit for Beth Wyman Fernandez