Column: Three 2025 policy decisions that will shape life in NH in 2026

Lebanon field hockey showing signs of improvement

LEBANON — It might not seem significant that the Lebanon High field hockey team picked up its fourth win of the season at home on Tuesday, blanking Kingswood 3-0. But the victory suggests a Raiders program on the rise, matching their win total from all of last season. During a contest in which Lebanon head […]

Hartford man accused of flooding apartment wanted on additional charges

A warrant was issued for Jefferson Dickie, a 66-year-old man accused of activating a false fire alarm at a hotel two days after causing an estimated minimum $10,000 in damage to an apartment building, following his failure to appear for court on Tuesday.

Forensic audit of Claremont School District faces delay and potential scope cut

CLAREMONT — A forensic audit of the Claremont School District’s finances covering the seven years that ended Dec. 31, 2025, is on hold and may cover fewer years than the School Board and administration requested in March. School Board Chairwoman Candace Crawford said Friday that CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group of Boston, the firm the district […]

Woodstock closes Mill Road bridge after cracks found in floor beams

The Mill Road bridge over the Ottauquechee River in Woodstock was closed to vehicle traffic on Tuesday after an inspection discovered cracks in several of its floor beams.

Rural Vermont Rising demands to be heard — now & in the future

The Rural Vermont Rising movement is mobilizing rural landowners and engaging political candidates ahead of the November elections after successfully rolling back portions of the state's 2024 land use law.