Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who relished life in New Hampshire, dies at 85

05-09-2025 10:40 AM

WASHINGTON — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85.


High school lacrosse: Scoring outburst sends Lebanon girls past Pelham

05-08-2025 11:44 AM

LEBANON — The rain was sporadic but the goals came in a steady stream Wednesday for the Lebanon High girls lacrosse team.


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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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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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Art Notes: Northern Stage produces play about Vermont farm life
05-07-2025 4:30 PM

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — This week, two bedrocks of the Upper Valley, farming and theater, will meet in “The Vermont Farm Project,” a new musical generated by Northern Stage.

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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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Shelbyville, KY - David J. Mayhew, age 82, passed Saturday, January 25, 2025. Burial will take place at 2pm on Friday, May 16th, 2025 in the Hartland Village Cemetery. Knight Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. ... remainder of obit for David J. Mayhew

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David "Dave" Rohde Sun City, AZ - David Hunter Rohde, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. He was 81 years old. David was born on July 24th, 1943, in Attleboro, Massachuse... remainder of obit for David Rohde

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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

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