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Newport's largest employer, Sturm, Ruger & Co., confirms job cuts
Sturm, Ruger & Co. has announced layoffs in order to balance production and protect shareholder value, as the company has been facing financial challenges and a declining firearms market.
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5mDavid Charles Potter
<html><head></head><body>David Charles Potter<br /><br />Sharon, VT - David C. Potter, 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 26, 2026.<br /><br />Born on August 16, 1951, in Randolph, Vermont, David was the son of Roland E. and Phyl ...
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2mPhilip J. Johnson
<html><head></head><body>Philip J. Johnson<br /><br />Vershire, VT - Philip J. Johnson, 83 died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at his home in Vershire, VT.<br /><br />He was born December 26, 1942 in West Fairlee, VT, the son of Philip G. and Pearl R. (Baile ...
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1mGeorgina Forbes
<html><head></head><body>Georgina (Dinny) Forbes<br /><br />Chelsea, VT - Georgina (Dinny) Forbes, age 82, passed Friday, June 27, 2025.<br /><br />A memorial service celebrating the life of Georgina will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m ...
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7mVermont choreographer brings dance to Bradford forest and beyond
Choreographer Hannah Dennison's site-specific dance "Forest" explores the relationship between humanity and nature. Performances are scheduled through September in woodlands in Bradford and Washington, Vt.
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3mConn. man sentenced to up to 15 years for fatal Newport DUI crash
An East Windsor, Conn., man was sentenced to seven and a half to 15 years in prison for DUI negligent homicide following a fatal December 2025 crash in Newport.