Historic document from 1785 arrives at New Hampshire’s Republican party headquarters
Less than two weeks before the presidential primary this year, New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager received a mysterious package.Ager wondered if it was hate mail or a death threat, both of which he had received in the past. But his...
NH massage therapist provides relief for horses
When humans start feeling muscle aches and pains, a massage is one way to find some relief. But massages aren’t reserved for just people. They can ease discomfort for horses, too.At a barn in Kensington, N.H., in early August, equine massage therapist...
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Gravel biking ‘has exploded’ in the Upper Valley
LEBANON — Cyclists are enjoying the unpaved back roads of Vermont and New Hampshire in new ways, boosting rural businesses and shifting how residents and visitors experience the Upper Valley’s rural landscapes.Bike sales surged during the COVID-19...
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Editorial: Rebuilding faith in democracy, beyond Trump
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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Upper Valley apple crop rebounds after rough season
NORTH HAVERHILL — Orchards around the Twin States have plentiful crops, following a tough season last year when many growers lost large portions of their apples, due to a late spring frost.In North Haverhill, Windy Ridge Orchards lost 80% of its apple...
Obituaries
McLean, VA - Virginia Cretella Mars ("Ginnie") of McLean, Va., passed away on September 1, 2024 at age 94 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family in her final days. Born on March 15, 1930, in New Haven, Conn., she gradu... remainder of obit for Virginia Cretella Mars
White River Junction, VT - Kevin McEvoy Leveret, age 70, of White River Junction, Vt. died on August 16, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland. If you've read his letters to the Valley News you will know that he was passionate about climate chan... remainder of obit for Kevin McEvoy Leveret
Strafford, VT - Margaret Ruth Whybrow, 85, died peacefully on August 22, 2024, at Woodstock Terrace in Woodstock, Vermont, beloved by all who cared for her and shared her company. Ruth was born on September 28, 1938, in Portsmouth, Eng... remainder of obit for Margaret Ruth Whybrow
Lebanon, NH - Peter Saccio, Leon Black Professor Emeritus of Shakespearean Studies and Professor of English, died on Aug. 19, 2024. He was 83 years old. Saccio was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Bethlehem, Connec... remainder of obit for Peter Saccio