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Vermont EV Mileage Fee: What Drivers Need to Know
Vermont lawmakers are advancing a 1.4 cents-per-mile fee for EV drivers, estimated to cost the average driver about $154 annually to fund road repairs.
Noah Sullivan
Local Community Reporter
Noah Sullivan is a first-generation college student from Claremont, New Hampshire, majoring in Education. With working-class roots, he brings an honest, direct voice to his coverage of local community issues, rural perspectives, and educational equity. His writing is grounded, unpretentious, and occasionally wry.
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Local-news
Sister Elizabeth Scadova, Longtime Educator and Immigrant Advocate, Dies at 96
Sister Elizabeth Scadova, a Sister of Mercy who devoted 77 years to religious life and education, died March 5 at age 96, according to her obituary.
Real-estate
Local Firefighters from New Bedford and Fall River Receive State Honors for Bravery
Seven firefighters from New Bedford and Fall River received prestigious state recognition this year as part of Massachusetts' annual program honoring firefighters who risk their lives to protect communities.
Environment
Dartmouth Receives $285,000 State Grant for New Bedford-Fall River Bike Path Connection
Dartmouth will receive $285,000 in state funding to help develop a 9.8-mile recreational pathway connecting New Bedford and Fall River, according to the Massachusetts MassTrails grant program announcement.
Politics
Former Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Propose 3% Income Tax to Fund New Hampshire Schools
Two former Democratic candidates for governor unveiled a controversial tax plan Tuesday that would impose a 3% income tax and $3 statewide property tax per $1,000 of assessed value to dramatically increase state support for public schools.
Local-news
Reading Man Charged with Burglarizing Homes of Deceased Residents Across Berks County
A 39-year-old Reading man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly targeting the homes of deceased residents for burglary, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office.
Local-news
Ice Storm Brings Widespread Power Outages and Road Closures Across Upper Valley
An overnight ice storm left thousands of Upper Valley residents without power and forced multiple road closures Monday as emergency crews worked to clear downed power lines and respond to vehicle accidents throughout the region.
Arts-culture
Vermont Public Refuses to Reair Documentary Over Abenaki Recognition Controversy
Vermont Public has declined to rebroadcast a locally-produced documentary about state history, citing concerns that the film lacks "essential context" regarding contested claims about Vermont's Abenaki tribes.
Local-news
Upper Valley Drought Forces Record Well Drilling Demand as Communities Face Water Crisis
The Upper Valley is experiencing one of the most severe ground and surface water droughts on scientific record, forcing residents to drill new wells as older water sources run dry and prompting municipal water restrictions across the region.
Technology
New Hampshire Braces for Second Winter Storm After Morning Snow Creates Slick Conditions
New Hampshire residents woke up to fresh snow Friday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions across the state, according to weather reports. The overnight snowfall left a thick layer of snow on sidewalks and roadways, particularly affecting the Manchester area where temperatures hovered around 30 degrees.
Technology
Dartmouth Mock Trial Society Develops Legal and Speaking Skills Through Courtroom Simulations
The Dartmouth Mock Trial Society provides students with hands-on experience in legal proceedings while developing critical speaking and writing abilities, according to the college.
Local-news
Nine Dead, 30 Injured in Fall River Assisted Living Facility Fire
Nine people died and at least 30 were injured when a five-alarm fire tore through an assisted living facility in Fall River on Sunday night, according to city officials.
Arts-culture
Dartmouth's Neukom Institute Awards $5,000 Prize to Play Exploring Digital Technology and Aging
The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth has selected "The Age of Mary" by New York playwright Avery Deutsch as the winner of its 2025 Literary Arts Award for Playwriting, according...
Arts-culture
Boys & Girls Club to Run Keene, Plymouth Child Centers
The University System of New Hampshire selected Boys & Girls Clubs to operate early learning centers at Keene State and Plymouth State amid budget pressures.
Arts-culture
Boys & Girls Club Takes Over Child Centers at Two NH Colleges
The University System of New Hampshire selected the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire to manage early learning centers at Keene State and Plymouth State.