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A primary care practice that serves hundreds of Dartmouth College employees and their families is now operated by a company owned by Amazon. Dartmouth announced the change earlier this year in a message to employees that outlined the practice’s evolution. It first launched as Dartmouth Health Connect in 2012 in partnership with Iora Health, a private Boston-based company. Iora sold to San Francisco-based One Medical in 2021, and earlier this year, One Medical was sold to Amazon.

CHESTER, N.H. — October is just around the corner, and some fall traditions are already underway in the Granite State. In Chester, the "village people" are back. Each year, people in town dress up scarecrows and set them out for all to see. The tradition is part of a...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of hanover..

With rental homes making up one-third of the town’s housing stock, Hanover is launching a rental housing inspection program to ensure that tenants are living in safe, sanitary and code-compliant homes. Planning and Zoning Director Rob Houseman said the town is about “three or four weeks” from launching an...

Two writers report on the opportunities for yoga on campus at the Student Wellness Center and off campus at Mighty Yoga. Whether you’re partaking to rejuvenate your mind or strengthen your body, yoga has something for everyone. According to the American Osteopathic Association, yoga offers an extensive list of the physical and mental benefits, which range from increased flexibility to better cardiovascular health to improved mental health. Luckily, the Dartmouth community can try their hand at yoga both on and off campus. Two popular options are Mighty Yoga, which offers classes in the Town of Hanover, and the Student Wellness Center, which hosts free yoga sessions right on campus.

One writer documents student attempts to hike all 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire’s White Mountain Range. Just northeast of Hanover, a mere few hours away, lies New Hampshire’s famous range of “4,000 footers.” Referring to the 48 peaks in New Hampshire’s White Mountain range with elevations of 4,000 feet or higher, the 4,000 footers play a central role in one of the great American hiking challenges: known informally as “the 48.”

ENOSBURG, Vt. — Two Vermonters are facing charges for robbing a convenience store at knifepoint. Brandon Bergeron went to the Jolley Short Stop store on Main Street in Enosburg around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, where he displayed a knife to a clerk and stole the cash drawer and some cigarettes, according to police.

For many people, the beginning of fall is around the time to start booking annual vaccine appointments. But for those looking to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, appointments are limited across Vermont. Patsy Kelso, state epidemiologist with the Vermont Department of Health, said it’s in part because of the number...

HANOVER, N.H. — Police in the Upper Valley are investigating a break-in at a town-owned building that happened Friday morning. Hanover police said before 11 a.m., they got a report that a town employee discovered a man that had broken into a town owned building on Lebanon St. Police...

GRAFTON, Vt. – The Fairy House Festival marked its fifteenth year of celebrating the magic of Vermont’s fall season, in the fields and woods behind The Nature Museum on Townshend Road. This year’s event was held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24. The gloomy skies did not damper the festivities, as visitors, some in costumes or fairy wings, walked along the Fairy House Trail to marvel at the details of each miniature creation.

SWANTON, Vt. — With the possibility of a federal government shutdown by the weekend, many families who rely on federal assistance to put food on their tables are wondering what comes next. If there is a government shutdown, programs like SNAP or 3SquaresVT do not need to worry just...

Residents also complained that "poorly behaved tourists" have been responsible for "damaged roads" and "verbally assaulted residents"

Vermont’s corrections department has signed a new contract to house Vermont inmates out of state.

Hannaford Supermarkets located in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Massachusetts recalls a variety of their ready-to-eat chicken wings due to a labeling mistake, placing unsuspecting customers with allergies at potential risk.

It’s Week 3, but it’s not quite Red (Taylor’s Version) season yet, and the autumn leaves aren’t quite falling down like “pieces into place.” It feels as though we are on the precipice of the seasons turning from green to gold, or at least that’s how I am feeling about my senior year. Each morning feels just a little bit chillier, and planning for the future looms closer. There are still crowds of new unfamiliar faces in the line at Novack, and it’s hard not to think about people who have recently graduated and moved on and away. They were the ones that once stood in the shoes of the freshmen behind me, and with every week that passes, I am acutely aware that this is my third and final fall in Hanover.

One writer explores how international student mentors support new international students when they arrive in Hanover. Arriving at Dartmouth for the first time garners both excitement and nerves. Understandably, the latter reigns supreme for many students who are not only coming to live in Hanover, but also in the United States, for the first time. The Class of 2027 is Dartmouth’s most geographically diverse in the College’s history, with students arriving from 75 different countries. This means that helping international students adjust culturally to Dartmouth is a growing concern. For international students, the International Student Pre-Orientation Program and International Student Mentoring Program attempt to facilitate a smooth transition to Dartmouth life and culture.

Casual and avid student pickleballers alike reflect on the growth of the game at Dartmouth. With the match tied 8-8-2, mayhem broke loose. A well-placed return led to a tough dig. The ball popped into the air, high enough that a slam was inevitable. A paddle struck the ball with an undeniable velocity — but it was all for naught.

In a letter to state departments and agencies, state Finance Commissioner Adam Greshin called for spending increases of no more than 3%, which, given increasing costs, would likely lead to cuts to programs and services.  Read the story on VTDigger here: Scott administration calls for spending limits in kickoff to budget season.

  By Curt Peterson  Hartland Select Board Tom Kennedy said the had extended the qualifying period for flood damage coverage to include the town’s July 21 road damage. Hartland had survived the July 17 deluge with little or no damage, […] Read More The post After initial denial, FEMA to cover Hartland road repairs appeared first on The Mountain Times.

If you run into Jireh Billings at his family’s general store in Woodstock, he’ll be more than happy to share some of the history of how his family has contributed to the town’s growth over the past few centuries. “We have a sign here that says ‘Warehouse...