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Column: Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement fits Trump’s ‘take-it-or-else’ method
The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas is a positive step towards peace, but the process used to reach the accord is concerning because it's based on President Trump's method of…
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4mSchool Notes: Upper Valley students earn scholarships and college honors
Various Upper Valley students were recognized for secondary and post-secondary academic achievements while the nonprofit Willing Hands received a grant to increase local food access at several early childhood education centers.
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3mCYBSA seeking ballfield upgrade approval
The Claremont City Council is set to officially hear a proposal from the Claremont Youth Baseball and Softball Association (CYBSA) to alter one of the fields it uses at Monadnock Park on Wednesday. This consideration comes after CYBSA president Valerie D’Aloia appeared before the council in June to request that the organization’s proposal be returned to the agenda after an attempt to move the project forward in September stalled. Specifically, the CYBSA is requesting renovation of Field No. 2, a 40-60 field by the concession stand, to expand its use — namely, as a 50-70 field for older players. (The figures represent […]
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9mHe’s the high bailiff of Orange County, Vermont. Now, he’s in Iran — and saluting its ‘holy war’ with the US
Orange County high bailiff Christopher Helali drew attention for using his platform to express support for the Iranian government while residing in Russia during his term.
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1mJanis MacDonald
<html><head></head><body>Janis Macdonald<br /><br />Quechee, VT - Janis Macdonald, age 101, passed Friday, July 17, 2026.<br /><br />A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Valley News.<br /><br />Knight Funeral Home in White R ...
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4mGail Ostrout to become Hartford town manager starting July 27
Hartford has unanimously voted to appoint former finance director Gail Ostrout as town manager for a three-year term following the early retirement of John Haverstock.