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Check out WOOL’s newest show, it’s “Off the Rails” with Samantha and Chris every other Sunday at 2:00 PM. They’ll play all those favorites you know and love.

Tune in to Gary Coger’s newest newest show Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. “Coffee and Eggs” is an hour focusing on great singer-songwriter music.

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 – 4/2/26
    Town of Walpole, New Hampshire Meeting of the Selectboard April 2, 2026 Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, and Steven Dalessio Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meetin …
  • Great Decisions at the Library – 4/20/26
    “Great Decisions” “The Third Nuclear Age” Our “Great Decisions” public forum will resume next 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 New START treaty between …
  • Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 4/9/26
    TOWN OF WALPOLE SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA April 9, 2026 Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall SELECTBOARD MEETING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $102,065.02 for checks issued 4/14/2026 and a $121,598.00 ACH payment to Primex for 2 invoices. PAYROLL Payroll Re …
  • Postponed: Boston Cane Ceremony

    The Boston Cane Ceremony that was scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 has been postponed.

  • Hooper Institute Family Earth Day Hike – 4/22/26
    April 22 3:30-4:30pm; Fanny Mason Trail Join Hooper Institute and Harris Center Staff for a fun and informative Earth Day Hike on the Fanny Mason Trail in Walpole! The Earth will be waking from the long winter and we will see what flowers, plants, bugs, reptiles, birds, and more are waking to join u …


Vermont Journal / Shopper
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  • CCCA hosts presentation on strategic wood addition to rivers
    Healthy streams support fish habitat, among other benefits. Photo by Tim O’Donogue CAVENDISH, Vt. – On March 25, the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), with the support of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, hosted a presentation on strategic wood addition with Jud Kratze …
  • Governor’s Luncheon in Springfield
    SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott will visit Springfield on Tuesday, April 21, to participate in the annual Governor’s Luncheon. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the River Valley Technical Center Cafe. Hosted by the Springfield Rotary Club and the Springfield Regional …
  • Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 04-15-26
    The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 04-15-26 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Springfield Hospital retires the Apple Blossom Cotillion; Chester appoints Ucci to housing commission, approves study finding; Londonderry discusse …
  • Full online edition: The Shopper Edition 04-15-26
    The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper Edition 04-15-26 This week’s edition of The Shopper Edition features: Riverside Restaurant celebrates 15th anniversary; Springfield Hospital retires the Apple Blossom Cotillion; GMP pitches underground power for secti …
  • Full online edition: The Message of the Week 04-15-26
    The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Message of the Week 04-15-26 This week’s edition of The Message of the Week features: 20th annual Steppin’ Up to End Violence 5K Walk and Fun Run; Claremont City Council receives portrait of Guy Santagate, other updates. Ever …


Valley News
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Brattleboro Reformer
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  • Does Vermont history matter?
    WILMINGTON — Can our knowledge of local history build community ties between natives and newcomers, and can history play a role in creating a better future for the next generation of Vermonters? On Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m., the Vermont 250 Town of Wilmington Committee will welcome Vermont histori …
  • The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: These days
    Appropriately, most folks associate the peak of the flower season as being in July, maybe August. That is usually when the blooms arrive. It is a grand time of year in our parts. The months I have come to favor are May and June. Those are the green days. The trees come out. The plants are in their f …
  • Public meeting to explain education restructuring per Act 73
    BRATTLEBORO — The school boards of the Windham Southeast School District and Supervisory Union will host an informational meeting on education restructuring as per Act 73, on Saturday, April 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brattleboro Union High School. Meet with your neighbors from all of the Windham Count …
  • Learn about the Reptiles of Windham County
    DUMMERSTON — The Dummerston Conservation Commission presents Jim Andrews on the Reptiles of Windham County on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St. Andrews is a herpetologist and Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas founder and coordiunator. He will provide a …
  • Next Putney Food Drop is April 23
    PUTNEY — The next Putney food drop will be on Thursday, April 23, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The Vermont Food Bank and Putney Foodshelf co-sponsor this service, free and open to all, offering a selection of produce and assorted foods. Putney Food Drop is located at 78 River Road, Putney. More details, incl …


Chester Telegraph
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  • Pause to revise Act 181 likely
    The crowd gathering just before the meeting began. Photos by Shawn Cunningham By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last week’s Chester Planning Commission meeting focused on Act 181, Land Use Review Board member Alex Weinhagen said his group would like more time to work on getting …
  • Pomfret Select Board chair announces run for Windsor District Senate seat
    Benjamin Brickner Benjamin Brickner, chair of the Pomfret Select Board and a practicing attorney whose work includes regulatory and policy matters, has announced his candidacy for Vermont Senate in the Windsor District. He announced his candidacy on Monday at the Pomfret Town Hall, where he was to d …
  • Sotomayor quilt raffle to benefit Chester Dems
    Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, depicted in a quilt by artist Linda Diak of Chester. The Chester Town Democratic Committee is offering a chance to win a beautiful one-of-a-kind art quilt of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, created by award winning Chester quilt artist Linda Diak. Diak created this portra …
  • Part 2: Disability Rights: Housing, healthcare and mobility challenge Vermonters
    By Anne Henshaw ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Thanks to the efforts of the Vermont Coalition of Disability Rights, the Vermont Legislature voted on a House resolution declaring Feb. 11, 2026, Disability Advocacy Day. Families, self-advocates, service providers and legislators gathered at the Vermon …
  • Chester Select Board special meeting, regular meeting agendas for April 15
    The Chester Select Board will hold two meetings on Wednesday April 15. The first, a special meeting with two executive sessions with legal counsel, will be held at 5 p.m.  The second, regular meeting, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and remotely via Zoom. …


Seven Days
sevendaysvt.com

  • Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaints Over Lawmakers’ Trip to Israel
    The House Ethics Panel has dismissed complaints against the five Vermont state representatives who visited Israel last September on a trip sponsored by the Israeli government. The panel concluded that the lawmakers did not violate the state Code of Ethics by participating in the overseas visit. Jewi …
  • Tasting New Versions of Three Addison County Food Businesses
    I know updates are important for computer security, but I close no window faster than the pop-up that tells me macOS Tahoe 26 will give me eight new emojis. No way I’m gonna restart my laptop and risk losing my carefully curated tab collection. When it comes to eating, I’m less resistant to change. …
  • Doña Esa to Offer Homestyle Mexican Takeout in Burlington
    The Hernandez-Martinez family will start serving Mexican takeout lunches on Friday under the name DoÑa Esa, using the kitchen of Doma Bar at 388 Pine Street, Unit 2, in Burlington. Ada Martinez, 52, and her three twentysomething offspring — Azul, Alan and Adrian Hernandez — are working together to l …
  • Rogue Rabbit in BTV Adds Groceries, Including 5th Quarter Meats
    Rogue Rabbit, the Roman-style café and bar that opened at 9 Center Street in Burlington in 2024, now offers provisions. They include a small selection of imported Italian pantry goods and a cooler of fresh meats and cheeses from Waitsfield’s 5th Quarter, plus chicken from Isle La Motte’s Happy Bird …
  • Restaurant and Café Closures in Rutland and Burlington
    Pao Pao, a restaurant that married the cuisines of Peru and Venezuela at 124 Woodstock Avenue in Rutland, has permanently closed. Its final day was Sunday, April 12. Owners Paola NuÑez and Felix Franco announced the news on Instagram last week, citing health reasons. The couple opened Pao Pao in Dec …


Concord Monitor
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  • UNH police chief resigns following DUI
    University of New Hampshire Police Chief Steven Lee has resigned, two months after being arrested for driving under the influence in Portsmouth. Lee’s resignation was effective April 1, according to Tania deLuzuriaga, a university spokesperson. “He believes that his transition from the university is …
  • Family dog dies in house fire in Weare
    A fire in Weare on Monday evening damaged a house on Hemlock Drive and killed a family dog. No people were injured. According to Weare Fire Rescue, the blaze was called in to 911 at 5:36 p.m. First responders were told all the residents were safe outside but the dog was missing. Firefighters quickly …
  • Police identify body found near Horseshoe Pond Lane
    The body found near Horseshoe Pond Lane last month has been identified, according to the Concord Police Department. John Foth, 68, of Concord, was found in a wooded area near railroad tracks by a passerby on March 10, Interim Police Chief Barrett Moulton said. Foth’s body is believed to have been th …
  • Letter: The Who matters
    The Who matters Why I hate the phrase: “vote blue no matter who.” It’s the Who that matters. The majority of Americans oppose the war we inflicted upon Iran with the behest of the Israeli government. A majority of Democrats oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Hopefully, they also reco …
  • Letter: Distracting America
    Distracting America Speaker Mike Johnson said, “Look, there’s a lot of energy in the country and a lot of popular sentiment that the demand to impose Sharia law in America is a serious problem.” Is this grandstanding, a hidden message or do they use grandstanding to hide their message? Grandstanding …


WCAX
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VPR
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NHPR
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Vermont state government
VT Alert

  • As part of the 2026 Open Burning Weather Awareness Campaign from the National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont we will exa…
    As part of the 2026 Open Burning Weather Awareness Campaign from the National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont we will examine a variety of fire weather topics relevant to the North Country:(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
  • Both hands on the steering wheel this morning.
    Both hands on the steering wheel this morning. Gusty winds increase this morning as rain tapers down with gusts up to 50 mph possible for portions of northern New York and around 40 mph for the Champlain Valley. A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of northern New York from 6 AM to 2 PM today.(Feed …
  • It is Northeast Cold Water Awareness Week
    It is Northeast Cold Water Awareness Week. See our full spring cold water safety message at https://youtu.be/WRtlejpvZtE. Today’s Topic: How Cold is The Water and is it Really Dangerous? To find out more about cold water visit: https://weather.gov/safety/coldwater(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
  • It is Northeast Cold Water Awareness Week
    It is Northeast Cold Water Awareness Week. Our full cold water safety message: https://youtu.be/WRtlejpvZtE. Today’s Topic: Cold Water Shock and Hypothermia Rates. To find out more about cold water visit: https://weather.gov/safety/coldwater.(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
  • All the ingredients are there for very low relative humidity across the region
    All the ingredients are there for very low relative humidity across the region. 1. Pre-green up 2. Full sunlight 3. South to southwest winds A few locations have seen relative humidity fall into the teens with gusts 25 to 35 mph at times, especially near Lake Champlain.(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …


VTDigger

  • Stop pretending you don’t get it
    Dear Editor, Frank Mazur’s recent letter to VTDigger was interesting, to say the least. He claims to wonder why the millions of “No Kings” protesters who turned out on March 26 around the country didn’t offer solutions to the problems Americans are worried about.  It’s a diversionary tactic on Mr. M …
  • The lesson Vermont refuses to teach
    This commentary is by Allan Chernoff, who is the co-author with his mother of The Tailors of Tomaszow: A Memoir of Polish Jews. As the son of an Auschwitz survivor, I share my mother’s history so that the next generation will understand what hatred of the other — Jew or gentile — can do to a society …
  • Althea Bremner
    Born: 05/04/1929 Brewster, MA Died: 04/08/2026 Brewster, MA Details of service: A celebration of Althea’s life will take place at a yet to be decided date and time. Althea Bremner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th at 1:20 p.m. in Brewster, Massachusetts, surrounded by loved ones. She wa …
  • Vermont State University labor leaders criticize administrators, citing staff attrition and stagnating wage
    The Johnson campus of Vermont State University in Johnson in June 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Vermont State University union leaders are raising alarms over faculty and staff attrition at the institution, and in a letter to university leadership said that they’ve “borne the brunt” of finan …
  • Ralph Shepard Jr.
    Born: 02/17/1945 Glen Ridge, NJ Died: 03/08/2026 Ferrisburgh, VT Details of service: A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Ripton Community Church in Ripton. Ralph Hamilton Shepard, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 8, 20 …

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