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Important Note: Starting on Monday, March 2, WOOL’s morning broadcast of Democracy Now! moved from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and is now aired as a LIVE show.

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The Walpolean
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  • Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 4/9/26
    Town of Walpole, New Hampshire Meeting of the Selectboard April 9, 2026 Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, and Steven Dalessio Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary Guests Present: Wes Vickers Call to Order: Ms. Vose calle …
  • Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 4/8/26
    Police Station Building Committee Minutes April 8, 2026 The Police Building Committee met at the Hooper Institute, at 12:30 pm, April 8, 2026, for the purpose of interviewing the principals of two companies who had presented proposals for the construction of a new Police Station for the Town of Walp …
  • Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 3/25/26
    Police Station Building Committee Minutes March 25, 2026 The Police Committee met March 25, 2026, on the first floor of the Hooper Institute Building to review four proposals received in response to the Request for Proposals for the Construction of a new Police Station. The group, at a prior meeting …
  • Reminder: Great Decisions at the Library – 4/20/26
    Reminder: “Great Decisions” Meets Tonight “The Third Nuclear Age” Our “Great Decisions” public forum will resume on Monday, April 20, at 6:00 pm in the Walpole Town Library. All are welcome to join the discussion, which will focus on the dangerous new nuclear age that – with the expiration of the Ne …
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive – 4/25/26
    PEANUT BUTTER (and jelly) & school snacks DRIVE-BY / DROP OFF Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 – 12:00 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC, WALPOLE On the Common Benefit for Fall Mountain Food Shelf …


Vermont Journal / Shopper
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  • What is a conventional loan?
    For some homebuyers, a conventional loan is the best option. Photo provided REGION – A conventional loan, also called a conventional mortgage, is a type of loan offered through a private lender, like a bank, credit union, or mortgage company. Many conventional loans are purchased by Fannie Mae and F …
  • Windsor County Drug Take Back Day
    REGION – Chief Deputy Claude Weyant, of the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department, would like to inform the citizens of Windsor County that our semiannual Drug Take Back Day is taking place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is a team effort with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, the …
  • LTE: Springfield School Board announces new proposed budget
    Springfield Residents,   You voted “no” on our proposed budget in March, and we have listened and responded. We know that Vermont education funding is confusing and that seeing the increased overall budget number on the ballot is concerning. This increase is because of the additional grant funding r …
  • Weston Theater Company announces 90th season
    WESTON, Vt. – Weston Theater Company proudly announces its 90th anniversary season, a milestone summer featuring iconic music, Pulitzer-winning drama, Broadway stars, and new works. Weston has grown from a small-town tradition into one of New England’s most respected professional theaters. Season 90 …
  • Gallery at the Vault Open Wall reception
    A piece on display at Gallery at the Vault’s Open Wall show. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – You are invited to a reception at Gallery at the Vault for our Open Wall show, “A World of Color, A World of Wonder,” on Friday, April 24, from 4:30-6 p.m. Meet the artists and hear their stories about the …


Valley News
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  • Column: Investments that will pay off for Vermont
    Vermont’s affordability crisis is an interconnected crisis of housing, health care, and, until recently, child care. For years, a generation – my generation – has been sounding the alarm, and now we’re there. We have an estimated 19,000 open jobs. We are one of the most expensive places to live, wit …
  • John Wahlstrom
    John Wahlstrom Daytona, FL – John Wahlstrom passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 9, 2026 in Daytona, Florida at the age of 67. He is survived by his sister Andrea Brownell and his two nieces, Rhiannon and Robin. Throughout his 67 years, John’s vivacious character and deep intellect …
  • Richard Kipp Miller
    Richard Kipp Miller Wilder, VT – Richard Kipp Miller, 81, died on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a brief illness. He was born on January 23, 1945, to Richard and Roberta (Brunner) Miller in Hanover, NH. Kipp served in the United States Navy aboard …
  • Debra Kathy Ward Cook
    Debra Kathy Ward Cook Windsor, VT – Debra Kathy Ward Cook, 73, died on April 10, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Windsor, Vermont with family and friends in attendance after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Sylvester, Georgia, the daughter of Eddie and Desma Lucille Ward. Debra g …
  • Beverly J. Balch
    Beverly J. Balch Hanover, NH – Beverly J. Balch, 92, of Hanover, NH, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026 at Hanover Terrace. Born April 3, 1934, in Lyme, NH to Chester & Marion Jenks. She graduated Hanover High School in 1952, and then married Harvey Balch on April 3, 1954. She went to work at …


Brattleboro Reformer
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  • Free trees for Brattleboro residents
    BRATTLEBORO — When you plant the right tree in the right place, it’s known to help improve air and water quality, manage stormwater runoff, sequester carbon, help save money on utility bills, and make neighborhoods more enjoyable. Those benefits are the impetus behind Community Canopy, a program of …
  • International Face Painting at Gallery Walk May 1
    BRATTLEBORO — Au pairs from Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic will be offering free face painting for kids at Brattleboro Gallery Walk on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Ann Newsmith, local coordinator for Cultural Care Au Pair, will also be available to talk with parents about the benefits o …
  • Vermontitude Episode 140: Wags to Riches
    In this week’s Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case chats with Violet Zarriello, marketing & event manager for the Windham County Humane Society. This year’s “Wags to Riches” Great Catsby masquerade and auction is at the Retreat Farm on May 2 at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.w …
  • Secrets of a Pro Dog Trainer by Janice Zazinski: Get your new adult dog off to a great start
    Veterinary behaviorists agree that when bringing home a puppy, the priority is teaching them the world is safe. But what if your adopted adult dog is shy, skittish, or fearful around people? Fear is normal — it’s a survival skill Most fearful dogs are that way through errors of omission rather than …
  • Brooks Memorial Library launches online resource directory, Access Brattleboro Community
    BRATTLEBORO — Brooks Memorial Library has launched a new public resource, Access Brattleboro Community (ABC), a comprehensive online directory of local organizations and projects that promote quality of life in the Brattleboro area. The directory went live on April 20 to coincide with National Libra …


Chester Telegraph
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  • Chester Fire & EMS receive VFW commendations
    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC From left, Armadeus Davidson, Steve Leach and Chief Scott Richardson. Photo by Shawn Cunningham On April 9, Steve Leach — a representative of the Harned-Fowler VFW Post 6471 of Manchester — visited Chester’s Public Safety Building to present the fi …
  • Andover Select Board agenda for April 27
    The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of April 13th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minut …
  • GM board sends same budget back for May 12 re-vote
    Superintendent Layne Millington explains the tradeoffs in several versions of the 2026-27 budget. Photos by Shawn Cunningham By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC After a rough start to its Thursday, April 16 meeting, the Green Mountain Unified School District board gelled and decided …
  • Chester board OKs federal grant application, solar field purchase
    Multiple executive sessions sure can put a dent in attendance By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In one of the most unusual agendas in recent memory, the Chester Select Board held two meetings last Wednesday with three executive sessions and a legal tutorial on the roles of the boar …
  • Act 250 board suspends work on ‘road rule,’ Tier 3 regs ahead of likely repeal
    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Land Use Review Board member Alex Weinhagen Earlier today, Alex Weinhagen of the Vermont’s Land Use Review Board told The Telegraph, “We are suspending work on the Tier 3 and the Road Construction Jurisdiction provisions of Act 181 given the Legisl …


Seven Days
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  • After a Hiatus, Can Circus Smirkus Revive Its Big Top Tour?
    In mid-August, when the winding caravan of trucks, trailers and vans has snaked through New England and the young circus performers have staged some 60 shows in seven weeks, the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour rolls back into Greensboro, where it began. For the last time, stakes, poles, muscle and vinyl …
  • After a Rural Revolt, Dems Favor Rolling Back Act 250 Reforms
    When Rep. Amy Sheldon (D-Middlebury) announced last week that she will support repealing key provisions of the land-use reform law she helped craft two years ago, many in Montpelier were stunned. The chair of the House Committee on the Environment is one of the most steadfast advocates for natural r …
  • As Immigration to Vermont Drops, a ‘Demographic Cliff’ Looms
    In October, Burlington School District employees learned that student enrollment had declined yet again. The district lost almost 100 students from the previous year, a trend that is expected to continue. Budget cuts were announced, and 10 staff positions will be eliminated. For years, the city’s hi …
  • A 530-Year-Old Manuscript Is on Display at Burlington’s Public Library
    Several months ago, a Fletcher Free librarian found a book that appeared to be quite old in the building’s basement on Burlington’s College Street.  “Book published in 1494,” a typewritten index card within its pages read. “It is the oldest book in the Library.” After consulting an aging ledger, sta …
  • From the Publisher: Human Touch
    Rick Woods at the Seven Days office Credit: Matthew Thorsen Seven Days would not exist without Rick Woods, an exemplary human and original Seven Dayzer who is eulogized in this week’s Life Lines section. In August 1995, he was the brave soul who agreed to sell advertising into this weekly newspaper …


Concord Monitor
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  • Letter: New St. Peter
    New St. Peter In the book of ACTS, 5:27-28, The high priest questioned the apostles, saying, “Did we not give you strict orders not to teach in this name?” And ACTS 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.” Pope Leo XIV is the present St. Peter. He is obeying God …
  • Pembroke Academy’s Brandon Lurvey: A sprinting sensation
    Brandon Lurveycan run fast, as fast as anyone before in Pembroke Academy school history. The four-year, three-sport athlete is the school record-holder in the 55-meter, 60-meter, 300-meter and 4×400-meter races. After wrapping up the end of a strong varsity soccer career, Lurvey zoomed back into spr …
  • Letter: Overuse of AI
    Overuse of AI I see many of my college peers use AI for mundane tasks like doing homework and sometimes more creative tasks like art generation or fliers instead of doing them themselves. I worry that if AI use continues this way, people will lose or lack critical thinking and creativity. I believe …
  • Letter: Dracula Drumf and his Cabinet Brides
    Dracula Drumf and his Cabinet Brides At his cabinet meetings, Donald Trump acts like Count Dracula, and members of his cabinet are treated as his brides, women and men alike. Two of his brides, Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi have already been sucked dry. The cabinet sits not at a discussion table, but at …
  • Letter: Historical odds favor Pope Leo
    Historical odds favor Pope Leo Does anyone else see the irony and hypocrisy? The founder of Christianity was killed by members of the Roman Empire nearly 2,000 years ago. The Church remains, but the Roman Empire does not. Now we have a leader whose followers compare him to Jesus, or he does it himse …


WCAX
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VPR
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NHPR
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Vermont state government
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VTDigger

  • ‘No Kings’ protesters know exactly what they’re fighting for
    Dear Editor, Frank Mazur’s recent critique of the “No Kings” protests in VTDigger is based on a misunderstanding of both the purpose of the protest and the motivations of those taking part in them. First, protests are not policy platforms. Protests are meant to draw attention to perceived problems, …
  • Rooted in Canaan, ready for college: Liah’s journey
    Liah absolutely loves her hometown of Canaan, Vermont. “There are so many opportunities here,” she said. “I wish everyone knew that and how good things are here. There’s so much support as you’re figuring out your next step.”  Her ultimate goal is to return to the area after college to live and work …
  • Willard “Bill” Bickford, Sr.
    Born: 03/06/1932 Glover, VT Died: 04/15/2026 Stuart, FL Details of service: A celebration of life will be held on June 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, with a reception to follow. Interment will take place on June 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Westlook I Cemet …
  • Racial disparities in Vermont traffic stops resurge after Covid-era dip, study finds
    A state police trooper directs traffic around Valley Street in Springfield in Nov. 2022. File photo by Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger. Racial disparities in Vermont traffic policing that had narrowed during the pandemic have returned to pre-Covid levels and are even worsening in some communities, accordin …
  • Northwestern Medical Center launches partnership to preserve birthing services
    A newborn sleeps at a hospital in Michigan on Feb. 26, 2026. Birthing care can be costly, requiring hours and hours of staff attention and intervention. AP File Photo/Corey Williams Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans has partnered with an outside obstetrical and gynecological care group to co …

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