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thewalpolean.org

• Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 5/21/26
  TOWN OF WALPOLE SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA May 21, 2026 Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall SELECTBOARD MEETING LIBRARY RAMP RAILING EXTENSION ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $52,370.95 for checks issued 5/26/2026 and a $41,062.01 ACH payment to HealthTrust f …
• Neighborhood Yard Sale – 6/6/26
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• Reminder: Hooper Camp Registration
  We still have space in several camps including Wood Camp and Adventure Camp, and we’d love to fill these programs with curious, creative, adventure-loving Walpole kids. Whether your child loves building, exploring, crafting, or spending time outdoors, there’s something for everyone this summer. REGI …
• Fort at No. 4 Passes Available at the Library
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• Planning Board Public Hearing – 6/9/26
  WALPOLE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified of the following Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7 pm in the Town Hall. The following application will be reviewed for completion by the Board and a Public Hearing will be held. Site Plan Application: Hubbard Farms LL …

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vermontjournal.com

• Londonderry discusses future land purchases
  LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard discussed future land purchases for use by the town at the May 18 meeting. Board member Taylor Prouty acknowledged the “sign of support” from the town at the recent special town meeting, when the article for the town to research land for purchase was pa …
• Bellows Falls Open Studio Weekend
  BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Vermont Crafts Council’s annual spring Open Studio tour is Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. The studios are open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This year, the annual statewide tour hosts more than 140 artists and galleries. Artists participating in Bellows Falls (Rockingham) are …
• The City of Claremont welcomes Gina Gavan as new director of planning and development
  Gina Gavan. Photo provided CLAREMONT, N.H. – The City of Claremont is proud to announce the appointment of Gina Gavan as our new director of planning and development. Gavan brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in business consulting, events, economic development, municipal innovation, …
• Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Lenny Kaye at the Bellows Falls Opera House
  Left to right: Dave Alvin, Lenny Kaye, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore at the Bellows Falls Opera House. Photo by Joe Milliken BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The soulful one-two punch of roots legends Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore recently brought their Almost Acoustic Duo tour to the Bellows Falls Opera House o …
• Dale M. Ellison, 1954-2026
  Dale M. Ellison, 1954-2026 WASHINGTON, Vt. – Dale Marie Ellison, 71, died on May 14, 2026, in her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1954, in Springfield, Vt. She grew up in Ludlow, the daughter of Donald and Virginia (Charleton) Ellison. She attended Black River High School, where she played field hockey. …

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vnews.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Upper Valley Memorial Day parades and ceremonies 2026
• Claremont schools whittle deficit down to $1 million
• Officials investigate suspicious Claremont brush fire
• Bears’ defense and pitching lead to victory over defending champions
• Want to revisit and revise your life? Vermont writer Julia Alvarez knows how.

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reformer.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Stone House Tavern Museum kicks off season with open house
  CHESTERFIELD, N.H. — Chesterfield Historical Society is kicking off the season for the Stone House Tavern Museum with a special event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. The museum will have period piece clothing and textiles on exhibit along with a demonstration by Emily Stringham, professi …
• The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: That shirt
  The shirt read “One Nation, One Race.” I saw it as a progressive shirt – “one nation, one human race,” meant to unite us. Others saw it as a reference to the car race over Memorial Day weekend – one nation, one big car race. Then others saw it as a white nationalist shirt, one nation, only the white …
• May 30 Memorial Day program at the Grange
  DUMMERSTON — Evening Star Grange will present a “traditional” Memorial Day program on Saturday, May 30, on the Dummerston Common, weather permitting, or inside the Grange Hall if it rains. The Brattleboro American Legion Band will perform a mini-concert at 5:30 p.m. and the Grange program will begin …
• The Mindful Minute: That captivity is costing me much joy
  “Gosh, I did not even notice the leaves were out.” Well, slow the mind down and pay attention. If we are not noticing, then our minds have been taken hostage by – something… and we miss life and probably spend our attention ruminating over whatever is holding us captive. That is costing you. And it …
• Meetings Box
  TODAY Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee: 8 a.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at the Municipal Center, 230 Main St., and via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83515435412?pwd=OEowSGNpbHZ6MkhRaW0wOVhGdUxEQT09 or call 833-548-0276 (Meeting ID: 835 1543 5412 / Passcode: 701954). FRIDAY Wilmington …

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chestertelegraph.org

• Vandal spray paints anti-Israel sentiments on Cavendish business
  © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Graffiti on the windows of DG Bodyworks in Cavendish on Wednesday, May 20. Police partially blocked a profanity that appears on the window at the right. Click photo to enlarge and launch slideshow. Someone vandalized a Cavendish business with graffiti expressing suppo …
• Chester begins Town Plan update; ‘all boards’ public meeting on June 9 to coordinate effort
  By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a couple of weeks, Chester will hold an “all boards” meeting, bringing together many of the boards, committees and commissions that work on issues facing the town. That Tuesday, June 9 public meeting will be held from 5  to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hal …
• Kid Governor Program announces ‘Screen-Free Challenge’ through May 25
  Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is promoting a new initiative from Vermont’s first Kid Governor and her cabinet. Working together, the group of seven fifth graders, including Kid Gov. Roslyn Fortin of Highgate and her cabinet, has been seeking ways to elevate the full range of issue …
• GMUSD meeting to discuss PCB remediation at High School with public
  The Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a public meeting to present information on planned construction activities related the remediation of PCBs at the High School building and to provide an opportunity for public questions. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday June 2 at the …
• Part 3: 600 miles of sand, heat, intrigue and illness
  By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC When Gretchen and I arrived at the oasis of Tamanrasset, the jumping off place for sub-Saharan Africa, we were told there was no fuel — no diesel or gasoline — so no vehicles would be leaving. For how long, I asked. “Maybe a few days, Allah willing,” …

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sevendaysvt.com

• Horror Filmmaker Zachary Donohue on His New Movie, ‘Passenger’
  Zachary Donohue has been making scary movies for more than 30 years, which is doubly impressive given that he’s just about to turn 40. From the time he was in third grade growing up in Shoreham and upstate New York, the Vermont native shot short horror films with his dad on an old Super 8 camera. He …
• Obituary: Denny Partridge, 1946-2026
  Denny Partridge Credit: Courtesy Denny Partridge of East Hardwick, Vt., died suddenly on May 2, 2026, en route to visit dear friends in Paris. She was 79. She was a woman who never stopped seeking and creating — from leading feminist theater conferences in Nicaragua to sewing doll clothes for her da …
• El Cortijo Taqueria to Close, Become Burl’s Downtown Kitchenette
  El Cortijo Taqueria has served tacos and margaritas in the former Oasis Diner in Burlington since New Year’s Eve 2011. This June, it will close to make way for Burl’s Downtown Kitchenette, a new all-day concept from the Farmhouse Group. “Burl’s is named after its host city and returns to its diner l …
• Find Fun in the Sun in Our Summer Preview
  Credit: Matt Mignanelli | Rev. Diane Sullivan To borrow and twist a line from Vermont songwriter Noah Kahan, “I love Vermont, but it’s the season of the ticks.” Indeed, those nibbly little demons are one of the few downsides to summer in the Green Mountains — the others being the potential for flood …
• Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses
  After years of apartment living, Francis McGill and his wife, Charlotte, found their little slice of Vermont heaven in 2019: a home on 10 acres of land in South Starksboro with a greenhouse, woods and a brook. Their son could play safely there. Wild animals frequently traipse across the lawn. “We sa …

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concordmonitor.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Unruly gathering results in 51 arrests at Hampton Beach
• Nashua woman charged for 2025 teen boy’s death at Lake Winnipesaukee
• Developers look to move forward with Steeplegate overhaul ‘as soon as possible’
• Londonderry development director hired as Concord city planner
• Letter: Vote For Christian

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wcax.com

• Brush fire near Claremont railroad tracks deemed suspicious
  Authorities say a brush fire that broke out near railroad tracks in Claremont late Wednesday night is suspicious.
• Illegal guns and drugs seized in northern New York DEA bust
  Illegal guns, cannabis, and other drugs were seized Wednesday in a St. Lawrence County raid that targeted illegal dispensaries, federal authorities say.
• Area farmers work to protect crops from overnight frost
  Farmers across our region worked overtime on Thursday to protect their crops from potential overnight frost.
• FIRST ALERT: Frost likely to end the week
  It’s a First Alert Weather Day starting Thursday night and continuing through Friday morning due to potential frost overnight!
• Vermont is officially drought free!
  For the first time in 273 days, Vermont is not in a drought!

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vpr.net

• Burlington fourth graders raise baby trout and connect with nature
  Short film “A School of Trout” follows a journey of discovery for Vermont fourth graders as they learn about ecosystems and connect with nature by raising baby trout in their classroom.
• Lawmakers attempt to reorganize supports for unhoused Vermonters while limiting motel use
  The Vermont Senate approved a bill to curb the state’s reliance on motels, but one shelter provider said, “It’s not enough money to really be a solutions-based bill.”
• Vermont routinely pockets money that belongs to foster kids. A bill headed to Gov. Scott could end that
  About 80 children in foster care in Vermont are Social Security beneficiaries, and officials say their benefits offset DCF’s budget to the tune of about $800,000 a year.
• House lawmakers abandon push to unmask ICE in Vermont
  House leaders say a proposed ban on the use of face masks by federal immigration officers would violate the U.S. Constitution. Many Democratic lawmakers want to pass the measure into law anyway.
• Melissa Pasanen of Seven Days prepares us for picnic season
  We’ll get the scoop on local restaurant news with Seven Days.

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nhpr.org

• Your Weekend in NH: Fashion field trips, the science of nostalgia, and a rubber duck regatta
  This weekend is full of fun and unique events across New Hampshire. From a mockumentary about “canoe dancing” and halfway to Halloween celebrations to a SpongeBob rave, there’s no reason to be bored. Annual festivals are returning across the state, including Outdoor Fest in Rumney for the adventurou …
• NH fire deaths fall, officials say more could have been saved
  Safety officials say some of the fatalities this year were preventable.
• Laconia's new ‘social district’ won’t exactly be Bourbon Street (and that’s okay)
  New Hampshire’s first outdoor alcohol zone in downtown Laconia launches this weekend, but revelers shouldn’t expect too wild a scene. For one thing, it ends at 8 p.m.
• Renuncia el director del centro juvenil de NH. Ayotte y la legislatura.
  La gobernadora Ayotte dice que ella apoya pedirle a las ciudades y a los municipios incluir en la papeleta de noviembre una pregunta sobre el tope fiscal local para el gasto escolar.
• History, horses, and hats mark a hot Lafayette Day in NH
  Lawmakers and historical enthusiasts celebrate the French hero of the American Revolution.

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VT Alert

• Check in with your neighbors before, during, and after extreme weather
  Check in with your neighbors before, during, and after extreme weather. Especially the elderly and anyone who may need special assistance. Children, the elderly, and those with chronic illness are especially vulnerable to heat exposure. #HeatSafety ⚠️NEVER leave people or pets alone in a vehicle 🌳En …
• We often list cooling locations on our website during extreme heat: https://vem.vermont.gov/shelters
  We often list cooling locations on our website during extreme heat: https://vem.vermont.gov/shelters Today is Day 3 of Heat Safety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat! Even as heat exits our region today, you can take steps for the next bout of heat. Do you have a Heat Saf …
• Be mindful of how cold the water is and what the weather is doing
  Be mindful of how cold the water is and what the weather is doing. Be prepared for rough conditions on Lake Champlain this afternoon. Winds are expected to pick up out of the west and northwest, especially in the northern waters initially and southern waters tonight. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effec …
• Thunderstorms are expected in areas of Vermont this afternoon and evening
  Thunderstorms are expected in areas of Vermont this afternoon and evening. ***Update as of 5 PM. Any threat of severe weather today has ended for the entire region.*** Showers with embedded thunderstorms are still expected this afternoon and evening, though the coverage and chances have decreased, a …
• Today is Day 2 of #HeatSafety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat!
  Today is Day 2 of #HeatSafety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat! Heat deaths are preventable; take action to protect yourself and your loved ones — 🆒stay cool 💧stay hydrated 👥check on your neighbors. Learn more at weather.gov/safety/heat(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …

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VTDigger

• House honors Norwich woman as investigators say little
  Police have not released any additional information on Noel Neely, the 82-year-old woman whose death at her residence at 48 Douglas Hill Road in Norwich, Vt., on May 9 is under investigation. Photo by Jennifer Hauck/Valley News This story by Alex Ebrahimi was first published in the Valley News on Ma …
• Vermont House stops short of unmasking ICE, dividing House Democrats
  Federal law enforcement agents in South Burlington in March 2026. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger MONTPELIER — Vermont lawmakers originally looked poised to unmask federal authorities in the state. Then the Vermont House passed a bill Wednesday that stops short of its original ambition, in a mo …
• Vermont legislators look to fast-track a plan to lower what insurers pay hospitals
  Rep. Alyssa Black, D-Essex, on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Statehouse in May 2023. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Referential treatment As the legislative session races to a close, there is a lot of hurrying up and waiting for bills to reach their final form.  In the healt …
• Vermont Conversation: Journalist Jasper Craven on the toxic mix of militarism and masculinity
  The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth interviews on local and national issues. Listen below and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Journalist and author Jasper Craven. courtesy photo Vermont journalist Jasper …
• Lawmakers attempt to reorganize supports for unhoused Vermonters while limiting motel use
  Sen. Ginny Lyons, D-Chittenden Southeast, explains a bill that seeks to establish a Vermont Homeless Response Continuum at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a part …

The Commons

• This Memorial Day weekend, the Vermont Crafts Council will present its annual “Spring Open Studio Weekend,” which spotlights pro…
  This Memorial Day weekend, the Vermont Crafts Council will present its annual “Spring Open Studio Weekend,” which spotlights professional artists and craftspeople who live and create throughout the state. Read more of this story here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/866/866open_studio_wknd (Feed g …
• Sandglass Theater, in partnership with All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist invites community members to participate in “Sacr…
  Sandglass Theater, in partnership with All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist invites community members to participate in “Sacred Bodies,” a creative storytelling workshop and community gathering taking place Saturday, May 23, at the West Village Meeting House, 29 South St. Read more of this story …
• Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present Baklava Express Friday, May 29, at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill
  Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present Baklava Express Friday, May 29, at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill. Brooklyn-based Baklava Express “creates vibrant, high-energy music that evokes the atmosphere of an open-air Mediterranean market,” said organizers in a news release. Blending ancient and …
• For the fifth year running, the Rock River Players (RRP) evening of one-act plays is back, with a big following, and with origin…
  For the fifth year running, the Rock River Players (RRP) evening of one-act plays is back, with a big following, and with original works, usually by area playwrights, and, each year, with newcomers to the RRP. Read more of this story here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/866/866rrp_correct_version …
• The musical ensemble Sammy and Brothers will perform an all-ages show Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m., at Sages Downstairs at the La…
  The musical ensemble Sammy and Brothers will perform an all-ages show Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m., at Sages Downstairs at the Latchis Hotel & Theatre. The band’s “uplifting and infectious music” blends traditional African styles from DR Congo and East Africa with original compositions, wrote organiz …