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Editorial: New Hampshire budget shortfall is a crisis of Republican design
Local Roundup: Hanover, Lebanon boys win tennis openers
Over Easy: A National State of Apoplexy
Prosecutors seek prison term of at least 30 years for man convicted at Dartmouth rape trial
Upper Valley businesses feel the sting of rising cocoa prices
HANOVER — In the 11 years Ana Paula Fernandes has operated Brazilian bakery My Brigadeiro on South Main Street, her signature truffles have cost $1.98 apiece.
New Hampshire House passes slimmed-down budget, as Ayotte vows to restore some cuts
The New Hampshire House passed a pair of budget bills that significantly cut Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s proposed spending for the next two years, sending the measures to the Senate even as the governor raised objections.
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
Upper Valley egg hunts and Easter events 2025
Sports
Newport welcomes opening of new community center
NEWPORT — On a recent Sunday morning, a pickleball league had two games going at once in a 500-seat gymnasium, the centerpiece of the newly opened Newport Community Center on Meadow Road.
Hartford High receives recognition for inclusion efforts
Former Dartmouth ski team member dies in accident in California
High school soccer: As Grabill heads to Sunapee, Richardson takes over Hanover vacancy
Men’s lacrosse: Big Green finally holding serve in Ivy League
Opinion
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.
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Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Photos
Spring cleanup
Carol Sears, of Randolph, cleans brush and weeds out of garden at the Bethel Athletic Fields on Friday. Sears, who cares for the gardens at the nearby Bethel Elementary where she is a pre-kindergarten para-educator, was helping the maintenance staff prepare the garden for spring on the school’s in-service day.
River rescue practice
Burning passion
Time for a change
Cat walk
e-Edition
Arts & Life
Art Notes: Woodstock artist donates remaining collection to fund scholarships
In the latter part of his life, Wayne Thompson was a dedicated patron of Artistree, the community arts center in South Pomfret. An artist himself, he submitted numerous paintings and sculptures to group exhibitions over the years.
Upper Valley donut maven Muriel Maville dies at 87
Upper Valley beekeepers assess winter losses
Art Notes: ‘If you love ‘Messiah,’ you’ll love this piece’
Farmer-led project gets grant to recycle agricultural plastics
Obituaries
Suzanne H. Wallis
NORWICH, VT - Suzanne H. Wallis, age 88, passed Monday, October 28, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a Service of Celebration and Remembrance of Suzie on April 26th, 2:00 pm, at the Norwich Congregational Church, UCC, Norwich... remainder of obit for Suzanne H. Wallis
Ronald Frederick Elliott
Ronald Frederick "Fred" Elliott Enfield, NH - Ronald Frederick "Fred" Elliott, 72, of Enfield, NH died December 13, 2024, with his life partner at his side. Fred lived a rich, compassionate, and adventuresome life. Born in Blacks Harbou... remainder of obit for Ronald Frederick Elliott
Jeannie Mallary
Bradford, VT - Jeannie Mallary September 19, 1935-April 1, 2025 Jeannie Mallary - beloved mother, wife, and friend - passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, overlooking the Connecticut River as it ran by the property of her late husba... remainder of obit for Jeannie Mallary
William H. Healey Sr.
William H. Healey, Sr. Enfield, NH - William H. Healey, Sr., age 79, passed Thursday, April 10, 2025. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Valley News. Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH has been entrusted... remainder of obit for William H. Healey Sr.
