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Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off at Post Mills Airport
THETFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Thetford kicked off this weekend at the Post Mills Airport. Balloon enthusiasts created their own hot air balloons. It was founded by Brian Boland around twenty years ago. Boland died in 2021 after a hot air balloon accident. Several attended the event Saturday morning.
Firefighters attacked by homeowner while putting out fire, police say
Newbury, VT- A Newbury man is facing assault charges after police say he attacked firefighters while they were putting out a fire at his home on Tuesday. Police say Edward Rose, 33, was trying to hit Wells River firefighters with a stick while they were responding to a fire at his home around 10:15 p.m. Rose was arrested and cited to be in court on June 19 for assault on a protected professional.
Hundreds gather to celebrate life of Dartmouth College football coach Buddy Teevens
HANOVER, N.H. — Hundreds of people gathered on the Dartmouth College football field Saturday to remember football coach Buddy Teevens. Teevens died in September 2023, six months after he was injured in a bicycle crash in St. Augustine, Florida. His wife said he suffered a spinal cord injury, and his right leg was amputated.
Hanover High School unlocks Green Key
This article is featured in the 2024 Green Key special issue. Three former Hanover High School students have been given the pseudonyms Julia, Mike and Lily. They each have been granted anonymity so they may speak candidly about their experiences. For Dartmouth students, the Green Key mainstage concert is just...
Upper Valley towns, private developers look to grow housing stock in region
ENFIELD, N.H. — Communities throughout New Hampshire — like many in the Upper Valley — are working to make changes to try and keep up with the surging demand for housing. Friday was move-in day for a new, 42-unit apartment building just feet over the New Hampshire...
Newly minted DHMC nurse celebrates dream come true
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and other hospitals in our region have been celebrating the contribution of nurses this month, and on Thursday that included the accomplishments of an Upper Valley woman who recently realized a dream come true. “It is still soaking in, I can’t believe it....
Road Closure In Lebanon At Sam Ralston, Riley Set For Monday
The City of Lebanon has announced that a road closure will be in effect at the intersection of Sam. Ralston Road and Riley Road on Monday. The city stated that due to unforeseen circumstances, the intersection of Sam Ralston Road and Riley Road will be closed Monday, May 20 for utility construction. Community members are encouraged to plan a different path around the construction for Monday.
How To Meet New People In The Upper Valley
Whether you just moved to the area or you’ve been in the Upper Valley for years, meeting new people once you’re out of school is hard. If you’re looking to expand your friend group, here are some suggestions on where to meet new people. Upper Valley Young...
Dartmouth president’s leadership divides students; ‘no confidence’ narrowly passes
Sian Leah Beilock’s stewardship has been under scrutiny since her administration called police to a pro-Palestinian demonstration on May 1 on the Green. Read the story on VTDigger here: Dartmouth president’s leadership divides students; ‘no confidence’ narrowly passes.
Work underway to expand access at Mascoma Lake
ENFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) - Public access to Mascoma Lake in Enfield, New Hampshire, is improving. Work crews are in the process of building out parking spaces and stormwater management at Mascoma Lakeside Park. Officials say there will be more than two dozen parking spots as well as handicapped access trails.
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