Parents tell Hassan special education is a ‘lifeline’ as federal protections remain at risk

Bradley H. Ward

<html><head></head><body>Bradley H. Ward<br /><br />Lebanon, NH - Bradley H. Ward, age 73, passed Monday, October 5, 2026.<br /><br />A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Valley News.<br /><br />Ricker Funeral Home of Lebano ...

Christopher Paul Kosnik

<html><head></head><body>Christopher Paul Kosnik<br /><br />Quechee, VT - Christopher Paul Kosnik ("Chris"), 64, of Quechee, VT, died peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long battle with early-onset Alzheimer&# ...

A Yankee Notebook: An unexpected journey, thanks to GPS

It’s become nearly impossible in these times to maintain a social presence without the use of electronic devices. It’s nothing new; even the oldest of us used the telephone to do business and keep in touch with the world beyond our dooryards. The desktop and wall-hung rotary phones gave way some time ago to innovation, [&hellip;]

The Upper Valley's foliage season is beautiful. It's also short

Upper Valley residents have a love-hate relationship with “leaf peepers,” but like most rural New Englanders, they understand the vital role tourism plays in the region’s economy.  Visitors to the Upper Valley tend to plan their trips during this time of year, when red and yellow trees provide the perfect photo backdrops and the frost [&hellip;]

Bradford Police Chief will retire after more than 40 years in law enforcement

After more than 40 years in law enforcement, Bradford Police Chief Russell Robinson announced his retirement effective Oct. 31, leaving Sgt. David Shaffer to succeed him.