'Too good to be true?' An Upper Valley man's candid year on a GLP-1

Opinion: Tall Tales: Driving like a local

As a recent transplant to the Upper Valley, I believe it is important that I arrive as my authentic self, but at the same time, I also think there is value in trying to fit in and show an appreciation for local culture and tradition. After visiting the area for 30 years, I think I […]

A Solitary Walker: A season of leavings

I first read Annie Dillard’s “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” in my 20s. Finally, I thought, someone I understood. I imagined looking for muskrats with her on the troll bridge across Tinker Creek or squatting down on the gravel bar watching plants grow. Annie and I could have hung out together, except that naturalists and philosophers […]

In reversal, Vermont Supreme Court allows Gov. Scott to enforce in-person work for state employees

The Vermont Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Governor Phil Scott's administration, reversing a previous labor board order and allowing the state to require employees to return to in-person work.

'Assassination' post draws condemnation from all sides

The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, which is unaffiliated with the national party, received widespread condemnation Thursday for a social media post supporting violence against Democratic leaders. The post made Wednesday on X said, “We openly support the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire. But if you don’t have the balls to […]

Man wanted on warrant in Newport human trafficking investigation

Newport police issued an arrest warrant for 50-year-old Jiang Xiu Yu following a human trafficking investigation and the execution of a search warrant at Harmony Wellness Spa.