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LEBANON — His title may be preceded by interim but with the pressing challenges of increasing demand for mental health services and the struggle to hire new staff, Alexander J. “AJ” Horvath is being proactive as he guides West Central Behavioral...

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HARTFORD — Leadership transition in any organization whether private, public or a nonprofit can be a bumpy road for a number of reasons — including a sudden resignation or dismissal, management disputes or a decision to take the organization in a...

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NORWICH — As she settles into her new role as executive director of The Family Place, Stephanie Slayton has her eye on the nonprofit’s upcoming 40th anniversary next year.“I think it says a lot about an organization that has been serving the community...

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CLAREMONT — Keith Raymond learned a lesson years ago the hard way. It was one he remembered as he thought about selling his business, Claremont Glassworks, and retiring.Unlike the last time, when Raymond sold his previous glass business to a large,...

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CLAREMONT — The School Board's proposed budget of $36.1 million for next school year is up $1.23 million from the current budget. The 3.6% bump, which the board approved in a 6-0 vote on Wednesday night, includes roughly $680,000 in pay increases...

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WINDSOR — Railyard Recreation, a nonprofit started several months ago, will present plans to the Development Review Board Tuesday for construction of recreational facilities on vacant town property off Depot Street.The plans include a dog park at the...

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CLAREMONT — The Claremont Development Authority’s work will not be disrupted or delayed by the City Council’s recent vote to suspend the CDA earlier this month, CDA Vice Chairman Andy LaFreniere and Planning and Development Director Nancy Merrill said...

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PIERMONT — Whether it was older adults at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth, students at the University of Connecticut or elementary school children, Joe Medlicott was much admired for his capacity to listen, connect and engage, not just...

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HANOVERCoaches: Steve McConnell (8 years), Rileigh Goulette (1 year)Last year: Boys were third at the Division II state meet.League: NHIAA Division IIReturnees: Boys, seniors: Aidan Bradley, James Chafouleas, Justin Dickson, Lucian Gleiser, Joaquin...

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LEBANONCoach: Chauncey Wood (6).Last year: Sixth out of 18 teams at the state meet.League: NHIAA Division IIIReturnees: Seniors — Zach Thornton, Ben Nelson, Jon Eylander, Abigail Stone; Juniors — Aero Buzby, Garret Rose, Nick Wolstenholm, Chris Kinne;...

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HANOVERCoaches: Swimming – Trent Staats (3), Diving – Carl Renshaw (7)Last year: Boys and girls were state runners up.League: NHIAA Division IISwimming returnees: Seniors – Erica Holmes, Josh Stearns, Rosie Keith; Juniors - Elizabeth Staats, Aiden...

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NEWPORT — Toward the conclusion of her remarks at the Newport Recreation Center on Wednesday, GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley brought up former President Donald Trump, who polls indicate has a significant lead in New Hampshire as the January...

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LACONIA, N.H. -- After defeating Bishop Brady in the semifinals last week, the Tigers' coach John Proper told his team they had the talent to win it all if they didn't beat themselves. But Newport did just that with four lost fumbles, some untimely...

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CLAREMONT — The City Council is an ostensibly nonpartisan governmental body, but party politics played a large part in Tuesday election nonetheless, according to the candidates involved.Outgoing Councilor Jim Contois, who was celebrating the loss of...

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CLAREMONT — The City Council on Wednesday will consider a change in the ordinance governing the use of special assessments to pay for a portion of infrastructure repairs. If approved, the change would give the city manager more control over when and...

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HANOVERCoaches: Eric Picconi (10) and Dorcas DenHartog (10)Last year: Girls were state champions, placed first in the N.H. Meet of Champions, seventh in the New England Championship and won the CVC Championship. Boys were third at the state meet,...

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CLAREMONT — On Tuesday, the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a request for a special exception to establish an Abenaki cultural center on about 11 acres on Elm Street.The center, proposed by the Ko’asek of Turtle Island, based in Alstead, N.H.,...

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CLAREMONT — Three different development and revitalization projects in the city have been awarded more than $1 million in combined grants from the Northern Borders Regional Commission’s Catalyst Program.Melissa Richmond, founder and executive director...

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UNITY — Sullivan County officials are planning a feasibility study about building a child care center at the county complex that would serve county employees and perhaps others in the community.The study would include an evaluation of the need, types...

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CHARLESTOWN — The Selectboard has revoked two building permits issued to a landowner who planned to construct a home on Perry Mountain after it was discovered that the access road to the property had been discontinued as a designated right of way more...