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Hartford hires its first housing and development specialist
Interim Bradford Elementary School principal becomes permanent
So far exempt from tariffs, maple industry still feels their effects
In a few weeks Dave Kemp will be making his annual pilgrimage to the Vermont Maple Festival in St. Albans, where he will tour the open houses of sugaring equipment manufacturers clustered nearby.
Hartford man dies while incarcerated
NEWPORT, Vt. — A Hartford man who was serving dual federal and state prison sentences following his arrest in a high-profile police raid nearly two years ago died in a Vermont state prison over the weekend.
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Upper Valley residents turn out in droves for protests against federal policies and cuts
Hartford man dies while incarcerated
High school soccer: As Grabill heads to Sunapee, Richardson takes over Hanover vacancy
‘The revenue just isn’t there’: House Finance Committee slashes $271M in jobs, services from Ayotte’s budget proposal
Kenyon: DH CEO asserts decision to close infertility program was ‘thoughtfully evaluated’
Editors Picks
Upper Valley community nurses seek to help people stay safe at home
High egg prices drive interest in raising backyard flocks
Editorial: Time is running out for American democracy
Kenyon: DH CEO asserts decision to close infertility program was ‘thoughtfully evaluated’
Sports
High school soccer: As Grabill heads to Sunapee, Richardson takes over Hanover vacancy
Two of the region’s strongest high school soccer programs have new but familiar leadership.
Men’s lacrosse: Big Green finally holding serve in Ivy League
New Hampshire lawmakers target another source of PFAS: waxes used by skiers and snowboarders
Whaleback seeks support to repair and replace ski lift
Girls hockey: Hanover dominates Oyster River-Portsmouth, repeats at state champOpinion
Editorial: Jeanne Shaheen blazed a trail in politics
News that U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will not seek re-election in 2026 is widely regarded as a serious blow to Democratic hopes of retaking control of that chamber, where Republicans now hold a 53-47 majority.
Column: Federal funding for medical research puts America first
Editorial: MLB resumes all-American pursuit of new billions
Editorial: NH police put mission aside to pursue immigrants
Column: Lebanon trades one annoyance for another
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
Burning passion
Martin Pastor splits wood before bringing it into his home in Hanover on Thursday. Pastor burns about six cords of wood per winter, using his fireplace and wood stove. Pastor often cooks over the fireplace, saying, “Since I was a Boy Scout, it is something I like to do.” He enjoys cooking venison after having good luck during hunting season.
Time for a change
Cat walk
Blowing the blaze
Perfecting her pitch
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Arts & Life
Upper Valley beekeepers assess winter losses
WINDSOR — Last year, beekeeper Brian Jasinski reached a new milestone in his business by surpassing 300 colonies of honeybees. He hoped hitting that mark would allow him to sell new products this spring.
Art Notes: ‘If you love ‘Messiah,’ you’ll love this piece’
Farmer-led project gets grant to recycle agricultural plastics
Art Notes: We the People’s latest show offers hopeful message
Halls Lake in Newbury earns Gold Lake Wise Award
Obituaries
Helen Richardson
Windsor, VT - Helen Elder Morey Richardson, a long-time resident of Sharon VT, passed away on April 2, 2025 at Mount Ascutney Hospital & Health Center. She was born in Lyme Center, NH on April 29, 1934, the eldest child of Kenneth Elder... remainder of obit for Helen Richardson
Ray Kimball
Grantham, NH - Ray E. Kimball, 78, of Draper Mill Road, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, NH on November 14, 1946 the son of Rolland and Ellen (McDonough) Kimball. Ray graduated from Lancaster, NH ... remainder of obit for Ray Kimball
Gary D. Herschel
Grafton, NH - Gary Deane Herschel, age 73, passed Friday, April 4, 2025. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Valley News. Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon has been entrusted with arrangements. ... remainder of obit for Gary D. Herschel
Donald N. Rice
New London, NH - Donald N. Rice of New London, NH passed away on April 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born February 21, 1933 in Portland, ME to Meldon and Elizabeth Rice. Don lived a full and vibrant life marked by his dedicat... remainder of obit for Donald N. Rice
