Police arrest 11 people in Bethel raid

05-07-2025 2:09 PM

BETHEL — A high-profile police operation that involved officers outfitted in tactical gear and gas masks deploying rocket-launched tear gas canisters and stun grenades has won praise from town officials and residents, who have complained about a rise in drug-related crime in the area.


Norwich mulls creation of town dog park

05-07-2025 4:16 PM

NORWICH — The town is considering a fenced-in dog park at Huntley Meadows in anticipation of a new animal control ordinance that would require dogs to be leashed at the popular recreation area.


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Hartford softball coach ‘just wanted them to get excited about this sport’
05-02-2025 5:45 PM

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.

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Editorial: Vermont judge defends free speech
04-25-2025 8:01 PM

U.S. District Judge William K. Sessions III of Vermont has performed a public service as well as his judicial duty by clarifying the nature of the Trump administration’s lawless campaign of abduction, detention and deportation of international students studying at American universities.

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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.

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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.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Judith Desmarais Wilson Judith Desmarais Wilson

Rotonda, FL - Judith Desmarais Wilson, 86, of Rotonda, FL, formerly of Lebanon and Enfield, NH, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 13, 2025. Born in 1938 in Concord, NH, Judy was guided in her Catholic faith and New... remainder of obit for Judith Desmarais Wilson

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Hartland, VT - Gary E. Sweet, age 64, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Burial will take place at 2pm on May 14, 2025 in the Hartland Village Cemetery. Knight Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. ... remainder of obit for Gary E. Sweet

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Northbrook , IL - Bruce Elliott Baker, age 89, of Northbrook, Illinois and formerly of Hanover, New Hampshire died April 26, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann Baker nee Stem. Loving father of Christopher Bruce (Norine) Baker an... remainder of obit for Bruce Elliott Baker

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Newbury, NH - With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Anna Marie Spaulding, 78, in Newbury, NH. on January 27, 2025. She died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Anna was born January 19, 1947, in Lebanon, ... remainder of obit for Anna Marie Spaulding

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