Visits to Vermont’s state-owned historic sites reach 22-year high

12-07-2024 5:00 PM

A group of Vermont historic sites owned and operated by the state had more than 80,000 visitors during the 2024 season — the most traffic the sites have seen since 2002.“These sites are a good way to explore our beautiful state and I encourage...


‘Wide gate’: Taking a new approach to training more teachers

12-07-2024 5:31 PM

In late October, Norma Gregory walked a path circling the Charleston Elementary School that she’ll sometimes invite a student to join her on.A teacher might call Gregory, the school guidance counselor, if a student is “having a moment” and perhaps...


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Managing to make a mark: Lebanon grad Felix rewarded with minutes for college soccer team
11-30-2024 2:02 PM

Alex Felix was a bit nervous but mostly filled with excited anticipation as he waited to substitute into the St. Olaf (Minn.) College men’s soccer game against visiting Concordia-Moorhead on Nov. 2.The 2021 Lebanon High graduate’s emotions were...

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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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Theater Review: Northern Stage’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ captures the magic of a beloved story
12-04-2024 1:01 PM

Northern Stage’s 2024 winter musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” feels like a glass of warm milk before bed — comforting and nostalgic, yet hard to critique without a layer of sentimentality. For those who grew up in the ’90s or raised children during...

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Obit photo for Keith E. Grimes Keith E. Grimes

South Royalton, VT - Keith E. Grimes, 81, of South Royalton, VT, passed away at home on November 27, 2024, with his daughter, caregiver Godfred, and nurse Betty by his side. Earlier that morning, he had visits from his devoted friends P... remainder of obit for Keith E. Grimes

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Perkinsville, VT - Douglas M. Napsey, 82, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mt Ascutney Hospital in Windsor. Doug was born February 3, 1942, in Pomfret, VT, a son of John and Elizabet (Burnor) Napsey. He grew up in Cornish, NH and gr... remainder of obit for Douglas Napsey

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Dover, NH - Timothy Mark Sanborn 7-14-1958 – 11-30-2024 Tim passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH where he had resided for several years. Tim was born in New London, NH, a son to (Bil... remainder of obit for Timothy Mark Sanborn

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Norwich, VT - Douglas Campbell, 95, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH. He was born February 11, 1929, in Cold Spring, NY to Duncan and Louise (Hagmaier) Campbe... remainder of obit for Douglas Campbell

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