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Art Notes: Northern Stage produces play about Vermont farm life
‘We’ve lost a good one’: Donald R. Dwight remembered as passionate advocate for local journalism
What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores
West Virginia and 23 other states join lawsuit targeting Vermont’s Climate Superfund Law
Vermont’s Ethan Allen has an image problem. Is the internet and present-day polarization to blame?
Appeals court makes no immediate decision in detention cases of two university students
Police arrest 11 people in Bethel raid
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
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.
Kenyon: At Dartmouth, fear remains palpable a year after arrests
Upper Valley DJs follow own passions while bringing life to the party
Editorial: Dartmouth should join the fight
A Look Back: How the Connecticut River transformed from a polluted waterway to a scenic one 
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: Vermont judge defends free speech
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.
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
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.
Winding up a project
Capping a class trip
Spring into action
Spring cleanup
e-Edition
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.
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 Day
Art Notes: Two Upper Valley events to feature video game soundtracks
Sandra Oh to speak at Dartmouth graduation
Obituaries
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
Kenneth Sensenig
Grafton, NH - Kenneth "Ken" Sensenig, age 84, passed Monday, May 5, 2025. Family and friends are invited to Ken's memorial calling hours on Friday May 16th from 4 to 7 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH ... remainder of obit for Kenneth Sensenig
Jonathan Edward Laurie
Aurora, CO - Jonathan Edward Laurie, age 50, passed Sunday, March 9, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 AM at the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon, NH. A celebration of his life will be held after the serv... remainder of obit for Jonathan Edward Laurie
Gary E. Sweet
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
