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Majority of Bradford, Vt. firefighters resign to protest Selectboard’s management
BRADFORD, Vt. — The majority of the volunteer fire department, including the chief, resigned this week in protest of the Selectboard’s effort to expand its oversight over the department.

Judge releases a Palestinian student activist who was arrested at his citizenship interview
BURLINGTON — A judge on Wednesday released a Palestinian student with ties to the Upper Valley who led campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.
Sports

High school baseball: Windsor rebuilds while Thetford shines
WINDSOR — Tough times for the Windsor High baseball team. Fresh promise for Thetford Academy.


Opinion

Editorial: Free speech detentions reach into Upper Valley
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.





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

A little off the top
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.




Arts & Life

Fairlee Drive-in won’t open for season this summer
FAIRLEE — The Fairlee Drive-in’s towering film screen will remain blank this summer as owner Peter Trapp recovers from an illness.




Obituaries

Royalton, VT - Stephen H. Hull, 75, of Royalton, died on April 19, 2025. Stephen was born on July 27, 1949, in Hanover, NH, the son of Douglas and Hilda (Jock) Hull. He spent much of his life as a talented carpenter and later becam... remainder of obit for Stephen H. Hull

Woodstock, VT - Charles A. Martin Jr., 87, of Woodstock, Vermont, passed away at his home on April 17, 2025. Born and raised in Woodstock, he was the son of the late Charles A. Martin Sr. and Ethel (Blanchard) Martin. Charles was a ... remainder of obit for Charles A. Martin

Lebanon, NH - Maxim Nathaniel Brown, age 27, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, passed away on April 13, 2025. Maxim (Max) was born on June 27, 1997, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. From the moment he entered this world, he brought wonder, energy,... remainder of obit for Maxim Nathaniel Brown

Nashua, NH - Charles C. Urmson, 88, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. Born on November 7, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois, Charles was the beloved son of the late William and Eleanor (Healey) Urmson of Winchester, MA. ... remainder of obit for Charles Coombs Urmson