Opinion: Why is Leon Black's name still on Dartmouth's Visual Arts Center?

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 […]

John Rodgers sought to tie Molly Gray to ‘mistreatment of migrant workers.’ Here’s what records show.

Republican Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers attacked Democratic challenger Molly Gray during a debate by alleging mistreatment of migrant workers at her family's farm, though Gray denied involvement and stated that the documented housing issues were promptly resolved.

Opinion: Medicaid changes will reach deep into the Upper Valley

The Medicaid changes enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are often described in terms of eligibility rules, work requirements and federal spending. In West Central Behavioral Health’s service area in lower Grafton and Sullivan counties, however, their consequences will be measured much closer to home: In parents delaying treatment, children living with greater instability, and community organizations being asked to meet growing needs with fewer resources. Beginning in 2027, many adults enrolled through Medicaid expansion plans will be required to document at least 80 hours each month of employment, education, job training, community service, or other qualifying activity. New […]

Universal primary care is at the center of the race for governor. How would it work?

Democratic candidates Amanda Janoo and Molly Gray have made publicly funded universal primary care a central issue in the Vermont gubernatorial race ahead of the November 3 election.

A Life: Ryan Cutter, 'He just got every single minute out of every day'

In 2017, Toby Huggett triggered an avalanche in the backcountry outside Park City, Utah. A slab of snow about 500 feet across broke loose and carried him to the bottom of the slope. When it stopped, only his face was sticking out of the snow. His friend Ryan Cutter watched from about 40 yards away […]