
Orange County Republican finds his footing in Montpelier
MONTPELIER — When it comes to his Vermont Senate voting record, the freshman lawmaker representing the Orange County District in Montpelier has followed his fellow Republicans.

NHDOT considers designated pedestrian crossings near Saint-Gaudens site
CORNISH — The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is in the beginning stages of a plan to improve pedestrian crossings on Route 12A in the area of Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park and Blow Me Down Farm.
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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.




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.





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.
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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.




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.




Obituaries

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 "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

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. 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.