Norwich Farmers’ Market seeks approval for permanent location

06-16-2025 6:16 PM

NORWICH — The Norwich Farmers’ Market is making progress on plans to establish a permanent home across Route 5 from its longtime location.


A Life: Gene Cassidy ‘was always willing to help you out’

06-16-2025 10:01 AM

THETFORD — As an old-school newspaperman, Gene Cassidy was a masterful storyteller who could reel in readers with a simple opening line.


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VPA D-III softball: Oxbow reign extended
06-15-2025 5:01 PM

CASTLETON, Vt. — After the initial hugs and screams and tears, after the VPA Division III softball trophy had been presented to Oxbow High for the fifth consecutive year and individual medals were handed out Saturday, coach Chuck Simmons herded his team into shallow left field at Vermont State University-Castleton.

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Editorial: New Hampshire sign case shows the Constitution’s flexibility
06-06-2025 8:01 PM

We are hardly the first to observe that the genius of the U.S. Constitution lies in large measure in the adaptability of its guarantees to novel circumstances. Take, for example, the recent vindication of the First Amendment right of a bakery owner in Conway, N.H., to display at his store a mural — or sign — that was painted by high school students.

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A wet weekend is in the forecast
05-29-2025 4:30 PM

A pedestrian attempts to keep dry in the rain while carrying her lunch across the green in Hanover earlier this month. More cool temps and rain are in the forecast for this weekend.

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Out & About: Upper Valley communities celebrate 200th anniversary of Revolutionary War hero’s tour
06-13-2025 4:00 PM

Two hundred years ago, hundreds of Upper Valley residents gathered in their communities to welcome a Revolutionary War hero with pomp and circumstance.

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Obit photo for Cheryl Patten Cheryl Patten

Newport, NH - Cheryl Diane (Duford) Patten (aka, Dayahna Durocher), 78, died peacefully, surrounded by her children, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH on June 8, 2025. Cheryl was born on February 20, 1947 in New London, NH to Leo... remainder of obit for Cheryl Patten

Obit photo for Ryan Taylor Ryan Taylor

White River Jct., VT - Ryan McAndrew Taylor, age 35, passed Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A Celebration of Life will take place at Sawtooth Kitchen in Hanover, NH on Saturday June 21st, 2025 at 6:00PM. Event details can be found at ht... remainder of obit for Ryan Taylor

Obit photo for Kathryn Tilden Wheeler Kathryn Tilden Wheeler

Lebanon, NH - Kathryn Tilden Wheeler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Kathryn was born on July 1, 1930, the fourth child of Weymouth L. and Helen W. (Keene) Tilden. She married Bertrem C. Wheel... remainder of obit for Kathryn Tilden Wheeler

Obit photo for Diane D. Stone Diane D. Stone

Thetford Center, VT - Diane D. Stone, 75 died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home with her family by her side after a long illness. She was born September 10, 1949 in West Fairlee, VT the daughter of Howard E. and Betty (Boyd) Dresser.... remainder of obit for Diane D. Stone

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