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Julie’s Icare named best optician in Claremont for 2026

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Julie’s Icare was recently recognized as the Best of 2026 Claremont Award winner in the optician category, an honor based on verified data from Google reviews, as analyzed and certified by BusinessRate. This is the second year … Continued

Shirley Freeman, 1934-2026

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Shirley Freeman, 91, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow, Vt. She was born on Aug. 31, 1934, in Rutland, Vt., the daughter of Solan and Lottie (Whitney) Todriff. She married … Continued

LTE: VFW Post 771 2026 annual appeal

Dear Friends of VFW Post 771,   On behalf of VFW Post 771, we are reaching out during a critical time for our post. As a proud chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, our mission has always been clear: … Continued

Why conversations in restaurants can become harder to follow

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Many adults first notice hearing changes in places like restaurants, family gatherings, or other busy social settings. You may hear that people are talking, but following the conversation becomes more difficult. Voices blend together, background noise seems … Continued

Governor celebrates Maple Month with first tapping

CANAAN, Vt. – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott tapped a maple tree at April’s Maple in Canaan recently, to recognize the beginning of this year’s maple season. With the winter weather still chilly but the sun growing stronger by the day, … Continued

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