Town Meeting preview: Hanover to debate prohibition on contracts with ICE

04-29-2025 4:00 PM

HANOVER — From preventing the Hanover Police Department from entering into agreements with immigration and customs enforcement to remote meeting participation, voters will be asked to decide a wide range of issues this Town Meeting.


Dartmouth doctoral student back on campus after visa status was thrown into doubt

04-29-2025 8:08 AM

HANOVER — A Chinese national Dartmouth College graduate student whose legal status had been terminated by the federal government is back on campus in Hanover after authorities reversed their decision.


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Editorial: Free speech detentions reach into Upper Valley
04-19-2025 5:31 PM

So now the war comes home, as wars always do. This time it’s the dirty war that the American government is waging against immigrants, international students and the rule of law. And home is the heart of the Upper Valley.

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04-18-2025 3:03 PM

Joel Luis and Danny Sanchez of Olsen Roofing remove shingles on a large barn last week in Orford. Built in the 1800s, the barn is getting a new roof to help preserve the building.

Winding up a project
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Capping a class trip
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Fairlee Drive-in won’t open for season this summer
04-28-2025 3:12 PM

FAIRLEE — The Fairlee Drive-in’s towering film screen will remain blank this summer as owner Peter Trapp recovers from an illness.

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Obit photo for Mary Lou Hurd Mary Lou Hurd

Springfield, VT - Mary Lou (Smolnik) Hurd of Springfield, VT passed away April 26, 2025. Mary Lou was born on January 17, 1942 in Springfield, VT to Wasil Smolnik and Carolyn (Moulton) Smolnik. She was a graduate of Springfield High Sch... remainder of obit for Mary Lou Hurd

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Chelsea, VT - Jean Elva (Goodrich) Button, age 82, passed Thursday, March 13, 2025. A funeral service for Jean will be held on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 2:00pm at the United Church of Chelsea with her burial to follow at the Highl... remainder of obit for Jean Elva Button

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White River Jct., VT - Linda Marie Gallo, 76, died April 24, 2025, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Born on March 16, 1949, in Hanover, NH, Linda was the daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie (Jorgensen) Gallo. She grew up locally... remainder of obit for Linda Marie Gallo

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Quechee, VT - Merton M. Young, age 88, passed Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Burial will take place at 1pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in the Hilltop Cemetery in Quechee, VT with full military honors. Knight Funeral Home has been entrust... remainder of obit for Merton M. Young

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