A Life: ‘All of us were better for having known’ Becky Luce

01-19-2025 6:01 PM

LEBANON — Rebecca “Becky” Luce inspired generations of students to love music and believe in their own potential, even at stages in life when self-confidence seemed in short supply.


Some push for end to New Hampshire ‘winner take all’ Electoral College allocations

01-19-2025 5:01 PM

In the 2000 presidential election, Democrat Al Gore lost the state of New Hampshire narrowly, by 7,211 votes. Under the state’s “winner take all” system, all four of the Granite State’s Electoral College votes went to Republican George W. Bush, a win that would prove consequential in Bush’s overall victory. 


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Hanover High parts ways with longtime boys soccer coach Grabill
01-16-2025 12:53 PM

Longtime Hanover High School boys soccer coach Rob Grabill will not return next season after he was informed last month that his contract would not be renewed.

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Column: How should we assess Sununu’s leadership?
01-07-2025 5:20 PM

Who remembers Mink? A black bear that for years roamed woods and scavenged trash bins in the heart of the Upper Valley, Mink was named for Hanover’s Mink Brook Nature Preserve, where she often made a den and raised cubs for the better part of two...

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Hartford High senior heads to New York City for singing competition
01-15-2025 6:01 PM

Hartford High School senior Macy Bettwieser was one of the many students undergoing the grueling process of applying to college last fall. Since she was applying to musical theater programs, she had to submit recordings of show tunes and classical works.

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Obit photo for Nancy Ballou Gosselin Nancy Ballou Gosselin

Vero Beach, FL - Nancy B. Gosselin, 81, passed away, January 9, 2025 at Indian River Medical Center. She was born on July 13, 1943 in Hanover, New Hampshire, daughter of Leonard J. and Eugenie (Nolan) Ballou. She graduated from Hartfor... remainder of obit for Nancy Ballou Gosselin

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Lebanon, NH - Mary L. Sanborn, age 92, passed Saturday, January 18, 2025. Family and friends are invited to Mary's graveside service at the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon on Thursday January 23rd at 11 AM. Arrangements are with the Rick... remainder of obit for Mary L. Sanborn

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Hanover, NH - Allen Michael Emerson Jr. January 23rd, 1948 - December 26th, 2024 The incredible journey of Allen Emerson ended on earth on December 26th in Charlotte, NC. Allen used his own challenges to inspire others and bring ho... remainder of obit for Allen Emerson

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White River Junction, VT - Donald Theron Wimett, 53, died on Monday, January 13, 2025, at home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Donald was born on September 15, 1971, in Lebanon, NH, the son of Da... remainder of obit for Donald Theron Wimett

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