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Kenyon: At Dartmouth, fear remains palpable a year after arrests
Around noontime Thursday, Dartmouth student activists set up two small camping tents in front of Parkhurst Hall, anchoring them with metal stakes pounded into the ground.
One year after UNH protest, new police body camera footage casts doubt on assault charges against students
A year ago, as a police officer straddled Aidan Turner’s prone body on the grass outside the University of New Hampshire’s Thompson Hall, the college junior contorted his head upward and asked why he was being arrested.
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On anniversary of arrests, Dartmouth and Hanover police take a more restrained approach to small encampment
Upper Valley DJs follow own passions while bringing life to the party
Editorial: Vermont judge defends free speech
Hundreds gather in Lebanon for May Day protest against Trump Administration’s policies
Sports
Hartford softball coach ‘just wanted them to get excited about this sport’
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Hartford High softball, present and future, was in rough shape when Danielle Tenney was hired as the program’s head coach in 2019.
Local Roundup: Hartford girls lacrosse remains undefeated
Local roundup: Hanover shuts out Manchester in girls lacrosse
A Life: Larry Flint ‘just chose to focus on the positive’
High school baseball: Windsor rebuilds while Thetford shines
Opinion
Editorial: Dartmouth should join the fight
The president of Dartmouth, home of the brave space, has been notably absent from the list of college leaders speaking out against the Trump administration’s all-out assault on academic freedom and free speech.
Editorial: Free speech detentions reach into Upper Valley
Editorial: New Hampshire budget shortfall is a crisis of Republican design
Editorial: Time is running out for American democracy
Editorial: Jeanne Shaheen blazed a trail in politics
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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.
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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
Capping a class trip
Spring into action
Spring cleanup
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Arts & Life
A Look Back: How the Connecticut River transformed from a polluted waterway to a scenic one
Sixty years ago, Hollywood great Katharine Hepburn called the Connecticut River “the world’s most beautifully landscaped cesspool.” She had an estate at the river’s mouth in Old Saybrook, Conn., and in 1965 narrated a documentary film that told of centuries of pollution of the stream and advocated for action to clean it up.
Art Notes: New space gives New London arts center first physical home
Fairlee Drive-in won’t open for season this summer
Amphibians’ migration routines are getting more difficult. These brigades are trying to help.
Out & About: Fairlee church to host walk for peace on World Labyrinth DayObituaries
Jeffrey Miller
Jeffrey (Jeff) Miller West Canaan, NH - Jeffrey "Jeff" Miller, a resident of West Canaan NH passed away April 27, 2025, at the age of 64. With his big personality and even bigger heart, Jeff leaves behind a legacy of laughter, generosity... remainder of obit for Jeffrey Miller
Preston Lee
Newport, NH - Preston H. Lee was born on June 15, 1927 in Newport, Vermont to Daisy and Preston Lee. He had one sister, Virginia. Preston died peacefully on August 8, 2024 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. As a young boy, Preston fou... remainder of obit for Preston Lee
Deborah Garretson
West Lebanon, NH - Debby Garretson, age 80, passed Sunday, March 2, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10 at 3 pm at The Friends Meeting House at 43 Lebanon Street in Hanover, N.H. Knight Funeral Home of White Riv... remainder of obit for Deborah Garretson
Barbara Murray
SOUTH STRAFFORD, VT - Barbara Murray, age 86, passed Monday, December 23, 2024. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at Barrett Hall in South Strafford, VT on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm. All are invited to this joyous... remainder of obit for Barbara Murray
