Progressives aim to build momentum ahead of Sept. 8 primary

Opinion: A sense of place in a Maine cabin

As we closed our Maine log cabin for the season, my emotions, as always, were equal parts regret and recognition. Part of me would like to stay forever, even when it’s obvious that summer is drawing to a close. By early September, Maine days are noticeably shorter. The regular morning-walk group was just two of […]

Former daycare worker pleads guilty to simple assault

NEW LONDON — A terminated daycare employee took a plea deal after allegedly grabbing and bruising a child on the job, accepting a sentence that may let him avoid jail time. On April 25, New London Police received a report from a parent who said her 2-year-old child had been injured by 49-year-old Robert Snider, […]

Vermont general election ballots mailed later than expected

Due to technical problems at a printing press, some Vermont voters will receive their general election ballots a week later than mandated by state law.

Yale defense stifles Dartmouth, 28-7

A slow start certainly didn’t do the Dartmouth College football team any favors as the Big Green suffered their third loss of the Ivy League season, falling 28-7 to Yale at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Conn., on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 14-0 lead just under 10 minutes into the […]

Opinion: Tall Tales: An unplanned retirement

I am not ashamed to admit that I am an obsessive planner. In fact, if there is a remote possibility that advance preparation can be done to avoid a potential surprise, count me in. This obsession was especially helpful to me when I planned for my July retirement. A full two years ago, I started […]