A Solitary Walker: A conflict at the end of summer

Etna man denied bail after pleading not guilty to sexual assault

A 72-year-old Etna man named Gene Pease pleaded not guilty to several charges of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl and will remain in custody following a bail denial by a Grafton Superior Court judge.

Opinion: Doctor, do you deprescribe?

“Doctor, do you deprescribe?” As a psychiatrist, I rarely hear this request. People come to me not because I deprescribe, but because I prescribe. However, there is a movement in the United States and worldwide to deprescribe both mental health and physical health medications. “Is your medicine working for you?” I ask my patients. “How […]

A Life: Pauline Bickford Laughlin: ‘She would just fly by the seat of her pants sometimes’

Pauline Laughlin, a long-time Enfield fourth-grade teacher and founding member of the Enfield Fast Squad, passed away at age 90 in Sunapee.

Claremont DPW wins national award for custom tool that improves worker safety

The Claremont Department of Public Works won a national award for inventing a Custom Culvert Steamer Hook-Lift Body designed to increase worker safety and efficiency.

Pro-Phil Scott super PAC launches ad buy, another signal Vermont governor’s race could be close

While incumbent Governor Phil Scott benefited from nearly $463,000 in super PAC spending during the first half of October, his challenger Amanda Janoo maintained a fundraising lead and higher cash on hand heading into the November 3 election.