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VTDigger · Hartford, VT

Swastika found on Hartford veterans monument on Veterans Day

This story by Alex Ebrahimi was first published in the Valley News on November 11, 2026 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — A swastika drawn in what appeared to be black marker was visible on a monument in Veterans Park on Veterans Day. The graffiti was on the park’s newer monument, which honors Hartford residents who served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the post-1975 era. It was dedicated on Memorial Day this year and completed the work of the Hartford Monument Committee. The park’s other monument, which honors the town’s World War I and World War II veterans and was installed in 2024, was not vandalized. Last week, a flagpole was installed in the park, completing the Eagle Scout project of a 16-year-old Hartford High School sophomore. The Hartford Police Department did not respond to phone calls and an email as of Wednesday afternoon. Vermont recorded 137 antisemitic incidents between 2021 and 2025, according to ADL New England’s annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents.

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White River Valley Herald · Barnard, VT

Nearby: Barnard, VT

Barnard Selectboard ‘On The Road’ in East Barnard

In the 31 years that Rock Webster has been a member of the Barnard Selectboard, a meeting has never been held in East Barnard. Webster, who had the idea to go “on the road” to the East Barnard Community Hall said he “thought it’d be something different and interesting.” Folks seemed to be pleased, some expressing their gratitude in the […] You must be an online subscriber to view this story. Please subscribe or buy this week's issue here or login below. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of news stories from the current week are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 1 week are available to all readers for free in our archive of all issues. Forgot Password The post Barnard Selectboard ‘On The Road’ in East Barnard first appeared on The White River Valley Herald.

White River Valley Herald · Strafford, VT

Nearby: Strafford, VT

Strafford To Correct Road Hearing Notices

Strafford residents who received notices for November hearings about potential reclassification of their roads should expect a new letter in the mail soon. Officials are working to send out corrected notices for hearings on December 14 and December 17. The error surfaced at the selectboard’s meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10 when residents said letters they received contained conflicting dates. The first […] You must be an online subscriber to view this story. Please subscribe or buy this week's issue here or login below. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of news stories from the current week are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 1 week are available to all readers for free in our archive of all issues. Forgot Password The post Strafford To Correct Road Hearing Notices first appeared on The White River Valley Herald.

White River Valley Herald · Bethel, VT

Nearby: Bethel, VT

National Hatchery Closure Has Vt. Officials Concerned

Plans to place the White River National Fish Hatchery in Bethel on inactive status have raised concerns among Vermont fishery officials, who say the state’s remaining hatcheries are already operating at capacity and could be affected by changes to federal programs. A letter addressed to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik from Sens. Peter Welch, Chuck Schumer, Bernie […] You must be an online subscriber to view this story. Please subscribe or buy this week's issue here or login below. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of news stories from the current week are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 1 week are available to all readers for free in our archive of all issues. Forgot Password The post National Hatchery Closure Has Vt. Officials Concerned first appeared on The White River Valley Herald.

White River Valley Herald · Chelsea, VT

Nearby: Chelsea, VT

Chelsea Honors Veterans

The skies held in Chelsea on Wednesday morning for the town’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremony held on the 11th hour of the day. A group of roughly 30 gathered in front of the memorial by the town hall and members of the Heath-Doyle American Legion Post 61 stood before the crowd. Secretary of Post 61, Dana Peterson, welcomed those gathered […] You must be an online subscriber to view this story. Please subscribe or buy this week's issue here or login below. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of news stories from the current week are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 1 week are available to all readers for free in our archive of all issues. Forgot Password The post Chelsea Honors Veterans first appeared on The White River Valley Herald.

White River Valley Herald · Chelsea, VT

Nearby: Chelsea, VT

Snowplow Gets Warm Reception

Students at First Branch Middle School and Pre-School in Chelsea got a special visit Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, as one of the trademark bright orange snowplows from the Vermont Agency of Transportation fleet rolled up to the school. This particular truck bore a plaque naming it the “Red Devil,” a name, chosen by First Branch students in honor of the […] You must be an online subscriber to view this story. Please subscribe or buy this week's issue here or login below. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of news stories from the current week are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 1 week are available to all readers for free in our archive of all issues. Forgot Password The post Snowplow Gets Warm Reception first appeared on The White River Valley Herald.

White River Valley Herald · Rochester, VT

Nearby: Rochester, VT

Rochester, Strafford Libraries Receive $385,000 in Grants

Two area libraries will receive a combined $385,000 in federal funding for major building improvements, including restoration of a deteriorating wall at the Rochester Public Library and roof replacement and insulation work at the Morrill Memorial & Harris Library in Strafford. The grants, announced October 30 by the Vermont Department of Libraries, are part of a statewide program distributing capital […] You must be an online subscriber to view this story. Please subscribe or buy this week's issue here or login below. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of news stories from the current week are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 1 week are available to all readers for free in our archive of all issues. Forgot Password The post Rochester, Strafford Libraries Receive $385,000 in Grants first appeared on The White River Valley Herald.

VTDigger · Rutland, VT

Nearby: Rutland, VT

‘In memory of the greatest generation’: Rutland unveils new WWII memorial

RUTLAND — A towering, tangible reminder of what one generation gave for the generations to come now stands in the city. Main Street Park hosted more than 300 neighbors, government officials, military service members and veterans Wednesday for the unveiling of a 10-foot granite monument honoring local World War II service members. The monument bears the names of 164 service members from Rutland County who died in the war, beneath an inscription reading “In memory of the greatest generation.” “I feel the service of the World War II veterans that we recognize today, those that lost their lives, those that came back. We owe a dedication of our lives,” Rutland Mayor Tom Donahue said during the Veterans Day event. “My wife and I have five kids and 13 grandkids, all of them here in Rutland, and all of them free, and that is a testament to what this generation did for us.” Donahue wore a World War II military uniform jacket that belonged to his father, who served in the war from 1942 to 1945.

New Hampshire Bulletin · Franklin, NH

Nearby: Franklin, NH

More than ABCs: How students are falling behind before they enter kindergarten

The foundation for a child’s lifetime of learning is built from birth to age 5. By the time they reach kindergarten, there are certain expectations about the skills they should possess. But what happens when they come in not knowing what they are supposed to know? Early education and kindergarten teachers say the gaps among students entering kindergarten are often wide and can be wider if it is a child’s first time in a classroom setting. They say while everyone starts at a different point, it is becoming harder to get them all across the finish line at the same time. Day one looks different for every student Caitlyn Greene is a kindergarten teacher in Franklin and has spent all of her teaching career in the city. She understands the array of circumstances from which students arrive in her classroom. The rural city has a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, and the school also operates under a tax cap, which limits the available resources.

Concord Monitor · Henniker, NH

Nearby: Henniker, NH

White Birch Community Center expands offerings in Cornerstone Building

Kay and David Reynolds carried meatballs, spinach dip and crackers on small paper plates to the spacious active living space in Henniker’s Cornerstone Building. The pair sat in the same space where Kay’s mother, grandmother and great-grandmother grew up. Several generations of Kay’s family lived in the Hazen Homestead off Main Street until the 1950s; it was eventually sold and developed. Kay walked around the perimeter of the space the old house occupied, and gazed at all the additions: a kitchen, a foyer and a space where her mother now does crafts in a group called the Knit Wits. “It’s kind of fun for her to come here and reminisce,” said Kay, who’s the eighth generation in her family to live in Henniker. The Cornerstone building on Main Street in Henniker. Credit: GEOFF FORESTER / For the Monitor The old house had many lives, including being home to a quilt shop that closed in 2024.

Concord Monitor · Hillsborough, NH

Nearby: Hillsborough, NH

Gilman C. Shattuck

Peterborough, NH – Gilman Conant Shattuck, 99, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026. Born on December 19, 1926, he was the son of the late Roger Conant and Ruth (Sykes) Shattuck. A proud longtime resident of Hillsborough Center and Peterborough, New Hampshire, Gilman lived a vibrant life defined by service, intellect, and adventure.Gilman is survived by his beloved wife, Sieglinde “Sissi” Shattuck; his children, Franz (Jo-Ann) Shattuck, Helen (Daniel) Gillis, Erika (Stephen) Parton, and Roger (Gretchen) Shattuck; numerous nieces and nephews; and a loving extended family.A celebration of Gilman’s life will be held in the summer of 2027 in Hillsborough, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gilman’s honor may be made to the Manahan-Phelps-McCulloch Photographic Collection and DAV.org supporting Disabled American Veterans.