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Pro-Palestinian activism at Dartmouth remains contained
As campus protests against Israel and the war in Gaza escalate around the country, students at Dartmouth College say that while the unrest hits close to home, the climate on the Hanover campus has remained respectful so far.
Lebanon landfill methane capture project back on track
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - A methane capture project at an Upper Valley landfill is back on track after unintended delays. The $6-million project at the Lebanon landfill will include five microturbines that will produce roughly a megawatt of power from the methane gas that is currently being flared off at the facility. A national grid study of the power that will be produced delayed the project, but officials say construction is now scheduled to begin in about a month.
Rep. Mike Mrowicki: Mr. Schubart, please learn about the Vermont State Youth Council
Schubart rightly advocates for youth to have more voice and agency but misses out on some vital work being done already by our youth through the Vermont State Youth Council. Read the story on VTDigger here: Rep. Mike Mrowicki: Mr. Schubart, please learn about the Vermont State Youth Council.
Before the Curtain: Arts on Campus Week 6
At 7 p.m. in Loew Auditorium, the Hopkins Center for the Arts will host a screening of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival award-winning film, “Mami Wata” by director C. J. “Fiery” Obasi. The fantasy thriller — which explores mysticism and matriarchy in a modern context — chronicles the public unrest that unfolds following a child’s death in a West African village. The program is part of the Hop’s “Movies on the Map” series spotlighting “cultures and natural wonders from every continent,” according to the Hop’s website. The Soyeya African Dance Troupe will perform prior to the screening. Tickets start at $8 and are available for purchase on the Hop website or at the box office.
I-91 southbound construction could be a boon for local businesses
FAIRLEE, Vt. — As of Wednesday morning, starting at Exit 16, Interstate 91 will be closed to southbound traffic due toongoing construction work. Motor vehicles can get back on the interstate in Fairlee at Exit 15. Businesses like Chapman’s General in Fairlee on Main Street expect to see many...
Parkinson's impairs movement. This group dances to keep the symptoms at bay.
For people with Parkinson’s, daily life can grow harder as the disease impairs their movement and balance. Exercise is one of the best ways to slow down those symptoms. That's why people with Parkinson’s, and their partners, gather at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon every Tuesday for a weekly dance class.
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