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Lebanon's New Fire Station: A Leap Towards Safety and Compliance
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (651+ words) LEBANON " Last Tuesday marked the opening of the new $23.6 million Lebanon fire station, seven years after a study of the city's public safety buildings found that the old building did not comply with modern industry standards or the Americans with…...
Pastor's mission: Faith and service in Vermont prisons
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (928+ words) Most Wednesday nights, Josh Riggs puts on sweatpants and a t-shirt, packs his holy water and his bible, and heads to prison. It might not be what one would expect a pastor to wear. But for Riggs, it's an intentional…...
Out & About: Program encourages locals to invite newcomers to dinner
8+ hour, 15+ min ago (625+ words) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION " The Green Mountain Development Corp. is encouraging Vermonters to share a meal with the state's recent arrivals this month. "Invite a New Vermonter to Dinner Month" aims to build community between new residents and those who have…...
NH bill aims to protect vulnerable adults from abuse
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (240+ words) Following high-profile reports of abuse, neglect, and untimely deaths, a bipartisan group of New Hampshire state senators have proposed legislation aimed at protecting people with disabilities in state care from future abuse and neglect. "This is a very vulnerable community,…...
Hartford High girls hockey team advances to semifinals
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (500+ words) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION " The Hartford High girls" hockey team took its first step toward three consecutive VPA Division II state championships, defeating Woodstock High, 4-1, in a quarterfinal matchup at Wendell A. Barwood Arena on Friday night." The Hurricanes" offensive firepower was…...
Trump's Iran strategy: Shifting goals and election impact
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (296+ words) Here's my take on Trump's endgame and how it would impact the Upper Valley" This past weekend President Donald Trump unilaterally launched a massive attack on Iran. Seven days later, we still don't know the reasons for this action nor…...
Column: Mayor recommends a 'No' vote on Lebanon's proposed tax cap
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (593+ words) Column: Mayor recommends a 'No' vote on Lebanon's proposed tax cap'Valley News Enjoying the Valley News? On March 10, the voters of Lebanon will be asked to weigh in on a proposed City Charter Amendment brought forward by petitioners to establish…...
Column: Alison Clarkson's retirement marks end of an era
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (276+ words) Alison's impact extends beyond policy. She has helped shape the culture of the Senate itself'raising expectations, encouraging collaboration, and reminding us that the work we do affects real families and real futures. Her institutional knowledge is vast, but her humility…...
Lyme voters approve $9.86M school budget
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (119+ words) LYME " Voters approved, 99 to 69, a proposed school budget of $9.86 million at the annual school district meeting on Thursday evening. The new budget represents a roughly $450,000 increase from last year's budget. Roughly 11%, or 168, of registered voters were present at Thursday's meeting....
A Solitary Walker: Village Harmony weekend at Hulbert Center
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (356+ words) A Solitary Walker: Village Harmony weekend at Hulbert Center'Valley News Enjoying the Valley News? These are folks who are happiest when singing village music or southern blues or shape note songs in four-part harmonies and circle dancing till the wee…...