School Notes: Upper Valley students earn scholarships and college honors

Twin Pines Housing seeks new leader as director Andrew Winter retires

Andrew Winter, the longest-serving executive director of the White River Junction-based nonprofit Twin Pines Housing, announced he will retire within the year after leading the organization's growth since 2012.

Ethics committee recommends censure for NH lawmaker over "defamatory" X posts

The New Hampshire Legislative Ethics Committee recommended censuring Representative James Spillane for social media posts described as defamatory and constituting harassment toward fellow lawmakers.

Pamela Smart seeks new trial in husband’s 1990 murder, cites inaccurate transcripts

Pamela Smart, currently serving a life sentence for the 1990 murder of her husband, is seeking a new trial and resentencing based on claims that inaccurate body wire transcripts influenced her original conviction.

Gov. Ayotte vetoes foster care bill due to problematic livestock language

Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill intended to expand foster care options for pets because it included problematic language from a separate livestock cruelty investigation bill.

Is it safe to eat lettuce? Upper Valley experts answer key questions on cyclosporiasis outbreak

New Hampshire and Vermont remain largely unaffected by a national cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to a Taylor Fresh Foods lettuce recall, though local businesses and residents are increasing their reliance on locally sourced produce to mitigate risks.