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‘This is what I am called to do, and it makes me happy’
Father Richard Crawley, OFM Cap, was but a young man when he first thought of becoming a priest, but, as he said, he was “too young and too immature at the time and kind of ran away” from the call. He got a job as a department store...
ACLU asks UNH, Dartmouth to drop charges against pro-Palestine protesters
This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. The ACLU of New Hampshire on Wednesday called on the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College to drop trespassing and disorderly conduct charges against pro-Palestine protesters arrested on May 1.
Lightning strikes Hartland barn, twice
The saying “Lightning never strikes the same place twice,” was proven false in Hartland this week when bolts hit Cobb Hill barn, on a 275-acre farm in Hartland, twice at the same time. At 7:14 a.m., it was reportedly raining here and there, but no signs of a...
Mountain Lake Journal | July 19, 2024 | Preview
The remnants of hurricane Beryl pound New York and Vermont with torrential rain, leaving behind millions in damage. Local fire chiefs speak out against new federal regulations they warn could hurt smaller rural fire departments. And, the call goes out for help, with organizers of the yearly Battle of Plattsburgh commemoration saying they have a dire need for volunteers.
Vermont woman charged after driving wrong way with five children in the car
FAIRLEE, Vt. — A Vermont woman is facing several charges, including DUI and cruelty to a child, after police accused her of driving the wrong way down U.S. Route 5 with several children in the car. Police responded to the area in Fairlee on July 11, just after 8:45...
Man arrested after threatening family with gun in road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A man is facing a slew of criminal charges after police say he threatened a family with a gun during a suspected road rage incident on Cape Cod on Tuesday afternoon.
Sheriff visits Newport Center board
NEWPORT CENTER — At its July 11 meeting the select board received a visit from Orleans County Sheriff Jennifer Harlow who answered questions about her department’s law-enforcement polices As he does each month board member Rick Gosselin checked out the Sheriff Department’s monthly summary of activities in Newport Center, then asked those present if anyone would like to address the sheriff or ask her any questions.
Welch stops in Barnet on flood tour of Northeast Kingdom
BARNET, Vt. — Senator Peter Welch toured towns in the northeast kingdom to see damage left by last week's devastating flood. Some communities, like Barnet, have been left with damages that the municipality said they simply can't afford to fix. For example, where Church Street connects to Route 5,...
When teaching peace, ‘You gotta walk the walk, not just talk the talk
Just as it is with teaching any value, parents and educators teach peace by modeling it as well as by talking about it. “Many clichés are true, and one of them is, ‘You gotta walk the walk, not just talk the talk,’” said Robin McCormick, director of development and member of the admissions and communications teams at St. Francis Xavier School in Winooski and mother of seven ranging in age from 24 to 43. “You can’t scream at kids and then be surprised when they scream at others. … You can’t refuse to apologize when you’ve made a mistake and then be surprised when a child never shows contrition for bad behavior. Telling kids what is right is good. Showing kids what is right is better.”
Stormy today before a drier, more refreshing Thursday
Happy Wednesday! We’re starting the day with what feels like “air you can wear”. Temperatures are in the 60s to low 70s alongside high humidity, partly cloudy skies, and patchy, dense fog. Make it a light, more comfortable clothing and low beams kind of morning, friends. Temperatures...
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