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Escape the heat, embrace the cool air and activities
On the hot and humid days of summer, consider spending the day in the cool air conditioning at the senior center. There are a wide variety of activities to participate in ranging from art programs, board and card games, exercise classes or just connecting with friends over a cup of coffee. The Charlotte Senior Center is a community center for active and engaged adults age 50 and older. The mission of the senior center is to provide services and programming for older adults in Charlotte and surrounding communities.
Dartmouth implements water safety ‘enhancements’
Following the death of Won Jang ’26 — whose body was found in the Connecticut River on July 7 — the College is reemphasizing its water safety policies. In a joint email to campus sent on July 12, Dartmouth Student Government, Dean of the College Scott Brown and Ledyard Canoe Club sent “important safety reminders” about the use of swimming docks on the Connecticut “in light of the tragic death” of Jang. In addition to sharing swimming and “general waterfront safety” guidelines, the group wrote that there would be “additional signage” by the river as they “continue to discuss these crucial water safety issues.”
Q&A with Dartmouth Cemetery trustee Petra Sergent
Dartmouth Cemetery trustee Petra Sergent plays a crucial role in maintaining the cemetery’s headstones. Established in 1771 by Eleazar Wheelock, the Dartmouth Cemetery, also known as the Town of Hanover Cemetery, was maintained by the Dartmouth Cemetery Association from 1845 to 1943, according to Dartmouth News. In 1943, the Association ran out of funds and signed the deed to the Town of Hanover, who has managed the grounds since. Every other week in the spring and summer, Sergent — also a member of the Dartmouth Cemetery Conservation Group, formed in 2022 for headstone cleaning and preservation — ventures to the cemetery for maintenance. The Dartmouth sat down with Sergent to discuss the DCCG, the cemetery’s history and the lives of those buried on campus.
Road flood repairs continue across Vermont
BARNET, Vt. (WCAX) - Immediately after the floods two weeks ago, 47 state roads were closed due to the damage the high water left in its wake. Now, all but two of them have reopened to at least one lane. It’s been more than two weeks since floodwaters washed out...
RVCC Spotlight: Meet Social Sciences Student Elena Waddleton
Raritan Valley Community College student Elena Waddleton is set graduate with an Associate Degree in Social Sciences in May 2025. Elena started her college journey at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she spent her freshman year. After some financial strain, she decided to move back home to New Jersey and attend RVCC to save on tuition. “RVCC was extremely generous and helped me get back on track,” says Elena. “Enough so that I have been able to work diligently on my academics all year in hopes of receiving a merit scholarship offer from the four-year schools I apply to.”
Governor Phil Scott talks about resources available to areas heavily hit by floods
On Wednesday Governor Phil Scott discussed the resources available to Vermonters in the places hit hardest by flooding. Four flood relief centers have been set up in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield to provide services to those in need. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) said, “We’re moving forward with state...
'It hurts too much.' Transgender girls pained by NH sports ban. Advocates vow to fight.
Parker Tirrell and Maëlle Jacques won’t be able to play on their soccer teams when New Hampshire high school fall sports start in August. That’s because on July 19, Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law HB 1205, a bill that bans transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams in grades 5 through 12. This means Tirrell and Jacques, who both identify as transgender girls, will be barred from participating on their teams once the law takes effect 30 days...
Worcester man arrested after hatchet assault
WORCESTER — Worcester Police arrested a man in connection with a violent hatchet attack that took place on Jefferson Street last week. Authorities responded to a call on July 20 at approximately 11:52 p.m., reporting an assault on Ward Street. Upon arrival, officers found a victim with a severe...
Manchester police seek jewel thief who stole $19,000 in gold
MANCHESTER — Police are on the lookout for a man who stole $19,000 worth of jewelry from Kay Jewelers at the Mall of New Hampshire. The theft, which involved two 14-karat gold bracelets and a 14-karat gold chain, occurred on July 20. Authorities described the suspect as a white...
Flooded Waterbury homeowners in limbo on FEMA buyouts
Tasha Greene and husband Danny Carpenter have spent 18 years in Waterbury with only U.S. Route 2 separating their 2 1/2-acre lot from the banks of the Winooski River. They’re no strangers to flooding — but last year’s catastrophic floods proved too much. “We had to basically...
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