New year, new faces in Hartford schools

09-20-2024 6:01 PM

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Last May, 11 Hartford middle schoolers were so frustrated with disruptions to their classes caused by misbehaving students that they staged a walkout and demanded to meet with the superintendent.“It was our last cry for help” to...


Out & About: West Fairlee Historical Society welcomes grant for Bean Hall renovation

09-20-2024 4:01 PM

WEST FAIRLEE — During the more than 15 years Bean Hall has sat vacant in the center of West Fairlee, community members have made multiple attempts to revitalize the historic edifice.The work needed to stabilize the three-story building — including...


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Dartmouth abandons two-quarterback system
09-19-2024 6:31 PM

When Dartmouth College takes the field for its first offensive series of the 2024 football season, senior quarterback Jackson Proctor will be the undisputed starter under center.After deploying a dual-quarterback system in recent seasons — with one...

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Editorial: Rebuilding faith in democracy, beyond Trump
08-23-2024 8:00 PM

In announcing this past week that he would be voting for Kamala Harris in this fall’s presidential election, retired federal appeals court judge J. Michael Luttig denounced Donald Trump as a threat to the very existence of American democracy. As...

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Wood for warmth
09-19-2024 10:54 AM

Roy Knights stacks firewood at his home in Lyme on Friday. A bead of sweat formed on Knights’ brow as he hauled loads of wood in 80 degree heat. “You know the old saying about wood,” he said, “it heats you twice.”

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Upper Valley fall festivals
09-18-2024 6:00 PM

Shaker Harvest Festival in Enfield: Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. 4 p.m., Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. Includes horse-drawn wagon rides, cider making, butter churning, ice cream cranking, candle dipping, traditional crafts, farm animals, live...

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Obit photo for April Mae Tyrrell April Mae Tyrrell

Windsor, VT - April Mae Tyrrell, age 50, passed Monday, August 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor, VT. ... remainder of obit for April Mae Tyrrell

Obit photo for Patricia D. Gillies Patricia D. Gillies

West Hartford, VT - Patricia D. Gillies, age 66, passed Thursday, September 12, 2024. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 4-7pm at Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction. An opportunity to share a st... remainder of obit for Patricia D. Gillies

Obit photo for James Merrill James Merrill

Ascutney, VT - James L. Merrill passed away 8/28/2024 at age 77 due to cancer of the throat. Jim was born Sept. 10th 1946 in Windsor Vt. the son of Linwood and Mildred Merrill. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1964. He worked fo... remainder of obit for James Merrill

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Windsor, VT - John M. Warren, age 55, passed Monday, September 9, 2024. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Valley News. Knight Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. ... remainder of obit for John M. Warren

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