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Policy forum: Housing constraints hinder economic growth in New Hampshire
Geeta Anand named editor-in-chief of VtDigger
How a high-profile Vermont murder case fell apart
Editorial: Dartmouth should join the fight
Hartford softball coach ‘just wanted them to get excited about this sport’
Hundreds gather in Lebanon for May Day protest against Trump Administration’s policies
A Look Back: How the Connecticut River transformed from a polluted waterway to a scenic one
Sixty years ago, Hollywood great Katharine Hepburn called the Connecticut River “the world’s most beautifully landscaped cesspool.” She had an estate at the river’s mouth in Old Saybrook, Conn., and in 1965 narrated a documentary film that told of centuries of pollution of the stream and advocated for action to clean it up.
Demoted Woodstock police chief files $5 million suit
WOODSTOCK — Former police chief Joe Swanson has filed a $5 million lawsuit against village trustees and the municipal manager that alleges he was unlawfully ousted from his job and “maliciously maligned.”
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On anniversary of arrests, Dartmouth and Hanover police take a more restrained approach to small encampment
Upper Valley DJs follow own passions while bringing life to the party
Editorial: Vermont judge defends free speech
A Life: Larry Flint ‘just chose to focus on the positive’
Sports
Local Roundup: Hartford girls lacrosse remains undefeated
Hartford 13, Rice 4
Local roundup: Hanover shuts out Manchester in girls lacrosse
High school baseball: Windsor rebuilds while Thetford shines
Local Roundup: Mascoma baseball narrowly loses to Fall Mountain 
Cross Vermont Trail expands into nearby communities with connector to Lamoille Valley Rail TrailOpinion
Editorial: Free speech detentions reach into Upper Valley
So now the war comes home, as wars always do. This time it’s the dirty war that the American government is waging against immigrants, international students and the rule of law. And home is the heart of the Upper Valley.
Editorial: New Hampshire budget shortfall is a crisis of Republican design
Editorial: Time is running out for American democracy
Editorial: Jeanne Shaheen blazed a trail in politics
Column: Federal funding for medical research puts America first
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
A little off the top
Joel Luis and Danny Sanchez of Olsen Roofing remove shingles on a large barn last week in Orford. Built in the 1800s, the barn is getting a new roof to help preserve the building.
Winding up a project
Capping a class trip
Spring into action
Spring cleanup
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Arts & Life
Art Notes: New space gives New London arts center first physical home
At the heart of the 20-year history of the New London-based Center for the Arts is a paradox: Until recently, it was less an arts center with a fixed address than a set of programs meant to build community around the arts.
Fairlee Drive-in won’t open for season this summer
Amphibians’ migration routines are getting more difficult. These brigades are trying to help.
Out & About: Fairlee church to host walk for peace on World Labyrinth Day
Art Notes: Two Upper Valley events to feature video game soundtracks
Obituaries
Deborah Garretson
West Lebanon, NH - Debby Garretson, age 80, passed Sunday, March 2, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10 at 3 pm at The Friends Meeting House at 43 Lebanon Street in Hanover, N.H. Knight Funeral Home of White Riv... remainder of obit for Deborah Garretson
Barbara Murray
SOUTH STRAFFORD, VT - Barbara Murray, age 86, passed Monday, December 23, 2024. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at Barrett Hall in South Strafford, VT on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm. All are invited to this joyous... remainder of obit for Barbara Murray
Hans Wickert
Fairlee, VT - Hans Joachim Wickert, 82, of Fairlee, VT, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Hans was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on February 8, 1943, to Elizabeth and Jacob Wickert. Hans married Debbie (Reed) Wicker... remainder of obit for Hans Wickert
Clifton Marsh
Clifton "Tink" Marsh Plainfield, NH - Clifton "Tink" Marsh, age 90, passed Sunday, February 16, 2025. The family of Clifton "Tink" Marsh invite you to join us as we celebrate and remember him on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1 - 3 pm at ... remainder of obit for Clifton Marsh
