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‘The people who are making the decisions have no clue’ — Man dies in White River Junction after motel voucher program ends
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Christopher Lane was among the people in 30 households staying at Shady Lawn Motel through Vermont’s motel voucher program before the state stopped funding emergency housing earlier this month.

Charlestown plane crash injures one
CHARLESTOWN — An ultralight aircraft crashed in a field in Charlestown early Sunday evening, resulting in serious injury to the pilot and sole occupant, who was flown via helicopter to the hospital after rescuers extracted him from the wreckage.
Sports

Lending a hand during the Prouty
TUNBRIDGE — Prouty support riders David Moynihan, of Lebanon, right, diagnoses a problem for Julia Surgenor, of Meriden, left, with the gears of her bike during the Prouty Ultimate as Ella Bankert, of Essex Junction, Vt., second from left, Greta Close, of Norwich, middle, and support rider Jeremy Kehoe, of Lebanon, second from right, watch in Tunbridge on Friday.




Opinion

Editorial: Shelter project shows healthy approach to housing crisis
At a time when much of the rest of America has decided that being homeless is not only a moral failure but also a crime, the Upper Valley has rallied handsomely in support of the construction of a new 20-bed low-barrier shelter in White River Junction that is projected to open next spring. Although backing for the project was by no means unanimous, it is testimony to the compassion, good will and wisdom so often exhibited by those who live here.





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

Plainfield’s profitable partners
PLAINFIELD — While remaining committed not to sample their product, Maximus Porter, 8, right, and June Stephens, 8, permit themselves a taste of the last drops from the bottles while selling lemonade outside Porter’s home recently.




Arts & Life

Art Notes: New AVA exhibitions invite viewers to abandon their usual reality
LEBANON — Last summer, 48 artists working within an array of mediums exhibited work in AVA Gallery and Art Center’s biennial juried show. From that group, the juror chose four artists to receive a small cash prize and a year to develop a solo exhibition featuring new work. The fruits of that labor go on view this Friday on the gallery’s main floor.




Obituaries

Hanover, NH - We are deeply saddened to share that Christopher Eric Simpkins, 51, of Hanover, NH, died suddenly on June 20, 2025. Chris grew up in Gainesville, Florida, where he graduated from Gainesville High School. He went on to att... remainder of obit for Christopher Simpkins

Grantham, NH - Sgt. John Edward Tillotson, U.S. Army, aged 70, Lancaster's native son, has returned home to rest. He passed away at his home in Grantham, surrounded by his family on July 7, 2025. John served two tours of duty in the U.S... remainder of obit for SGT. John Edward Tillotson

Claremont, NH - The Honorable Joseph "Josie" David Harris, 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, in Claremont, New Hampshire with the support of his wife and Hospice. Born on January 16, 1934, in Evansville, Indiana, he le... remainder of obit for Professor Joseph David Harris

St. Augustine, FL - Donald Maillet, 87, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the Clyde Lassen VA Home in St. Augustine, Florida, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Donald proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10... remainder of obit for Donald Maillet