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Polar vortex to bring bitter cold; weekend storm may brush southern New England
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Polar vortex to bring bitter cold; weekend storm may brush southern New England

A surge of Arctic air tied to the polar vortex is expected to push into much of the continental U.S. this week, setting the stage for a major winter storm that could disrupt parts of the South and Central U.S. and potentially graze southern New England late in the weekend, according to a WBUR forecast story republished by NHPR on Tuesday. The most immediate impact for New England is expected to be the cold. The WBUR report says “true arctic air” arrives Friday night into the weekend, with wind chills dropping well below zero across the region and daytime temperatures

Seth Goldstein · Jan 21
Andi Lloyd ’89 returns to Dartmouth as co-pastor after career in climate science
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Andi Lloyd ’89 returns to Dartmouth as co-pastor after career in climate science

Andi Lloyd ’89, a former climate scientist and longtime biology professor, returned to Dartmouth in October 2025 as co-pastor of the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College. Lloyd, who spent about 25 years teaching at Middlebury College, discussed her path from ecological research to ministry in a recent interview with The Dartmouth. Lloyd’s return brings her back to campus decades after graduating in 1989 with a major in geography. In the interview, she described the move as both personal and professional, and said she has enjoyed being back in what she called “the life and energy of a college campus”

Emma Greene · Jan 21
Flu activity hits “very high” level in New Hampshire as Dartmouth cases rise
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Flu activity hits “very high” level in New Hampshire as Dartmouth cases rise

New Hampshire is seeing a sharp rise in influenza activity this winter, and Dartmouth is reporting a growing number of student cases, according to campus and public health officials. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently classifying New Hampshire at a “very high” risk level for flu activity. The increase matters locally because a fast-moving respiratory season can disrupt classes and campus life while adding pressure to regional health care services. Dartmouth Health and Dick’s House have urged students to take precautions as influenza spreads across the state and Upper Valley. Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 15,

Ravi Patel · Jan 20

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