Probably the worst decision in human history was that of the Chinese Emperor Xuando (also known as Zhu Zhanji) in 1434. In that year he issued the Edict of Haijin that closed China off from the rest ...

With blue skies overhead and crowds lining Main Street, Randolph celebrated Independence Day on Friday with a full slate of events that drew hundreds of residents and visitors. The day began with the ...

The Hancock Green Summer Concert series opens on Thursday, July 10 from 6:30-8 p.m., with the newly formed trio of Greg Ryan, Adda Kridler, and Michael Caterisano. This free concert is the first in a ...

Last year, Josh and Andrew Jonestein would often spend evenings on their patio in Dallas, brainstorming an exit strategy from Texas. All it took was a birthday trip to Vermont last November and a tour ...

Larry Hart, a moderate Republican who will assume a seat in the state Senate representing Orange County come January, says he’ll approach the job with a mindset of balance. “If you go in ...

At the close of the cold war, I read an article that ranked the most warlike nations of the world. The article considered the percent of their population under arms, their level of training, their ...

Through the Vermont Land Trust, in 2018, Hillary and Ben learned about the Robinson Farm. For over two centuries, generations of the Robinson family had operated a dairy farm on this land, nestled ...

The Bethel Area Rotary Club, which serves the towns of Barnard, Royalton, Tunbridge, Bethel, Rochester, and Stockbridge, awarded four $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors this year. Awardees were ...

Known for his tireless energy, bold leadership style, and unshakable optimism, Thomas leaves behind a school culture that many credit him with transforming. White River Valley Superintendent Jamie ...

It’s been quite a year! In the White River Valley, 2023 was a year of ups and downs—celebration and defeat—and those joys and sorrows were catalogued in the pages of The Herald. Here’s a look back at ...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT | A festive Christmas luncheon for the residents and staff of The Park House in Rochester was sponsored by a 35-year Great Hawk homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, and asked ...

The Ed Larkin Contra Dancers, the oldest contra dance organ­ization in the United States, according to Tunbridge Fair organizers, will celebrate their 80th anniversary at the fair this year. Founder ...