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Results: Claremont voters reject school budget cap
Voters in Claremont defeated a petitioned article to cap annual budget increases, elected Don Lavalette and Brian Rapp to the School Board, and approved a $42.9 million budget, as well as…
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5mWRJ Post 84 surging into Vt. state tourney
As the Vermont American Legion senior baseball regular season winds down, White River Junction Post 84 is gearing up for a postseason run in the state tournament, which begins on Saturday in Fair Haven. With one full game on Wednesday at Bellows Falls and another partial game left to be finished on Thursday against Bennington, […]
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5mTrump administration launches DEI investigation against Dartmouth medical school
HANOVER — The U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into admissions practices at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine for alleged racial discrimination. Four other schools are also included in the investigation. “Many schools seem to be more focused on meeting racial quotas than selecting individuals who have earned entrance based on merit,” according to a quote by Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey in the July 22 news release. The Geisel School operates its own Office for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, with a mission to foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect for people of […]
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5mAppeals court says Vermont judge shouldn't have released student activator
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled that a federal judge erred in ordering the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, from immigration custody last year.
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9mWith an eye to improvement, New Hampshire educators propose new way to assess schools
A New Hampshire school leadership task force has recommended a comprehensive overhaul of the state's school assessment system to prioritize continuous improvement and collaborative support over simple compliance.
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3mThomas Schlenker
<html><head></head><body>Thomas Schlenker<br /><br />Meriden, NH - With great sadness, Tom Schlenker's family announces his passing on July 15, 2026. After an eight-month battle with lung cancer, Tom died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center due ...