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.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Gerald Ireland Gerald Ireland

Norwich, VT - Gerald R. "Jerry" Ireland, age 78, passed Saturday, July 6, 2024. The family will hold a private burial in Norwich. A memorial service will be held at the Norwich Congregational Church on Saturday June 21st, at one o'c... remainder of obit for Gerald Ireland

Obit photo for Gene Cassidy Gene Cassidy

East Thetford, VT - Gene Cassidy, age 70, passed Friday, May 2, 2025. A celebration of life for Gene Cassidy will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Hotel Coolidge at 39 S. Main St. in White River Junction, Vt. Reception with d... remainder of obit for Gene Cassidy

Obit photo for Richard T. Godfrey Jr. Richard T. Godfrey Jr.

Richard T. Godfrey, Jr. West Lebanon, NH - Richard T. Godfrey, Jr., age 96, passed Wednesday, February 12, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held at the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, VT on Friday June 20th from 3:00-5:00PM with a r... remainder of obit for Richard T. Godfrey Jr.

Obit photo for Thomas Kent Thomas Kent

Lebanon, NH - Thomas Warren Kent died on June 4, 2025 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH following a prolonged illness. Tom was born July 14, 1950 in Granby, MA, the second son of Charles and Car... remainder of obit for Thomas Kent

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