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May 18, 2013 RSS feed / Front Page

Career Day at Disnard school

CLAREMONT — So you want to be a police officer? A firefighter? A race car driver? A fashion designer? An author? More...

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Local News

CAREER DAY

Firefighter Jeff Matthews shows students different pieces of equipment that are found on a firetruck during a career day held at Disnard Elementary school yesterday. More...

NEWPORT POLICE LOG

Sunday, May 5 4:30 p.m. — Caller on Sunapee Street reported a motorcycle accident. The motorcyclist was walking around, unknown injuries. 5:07 p.m. — Caller on John Stark Highway reported a motorist all over the road. More...

Volunteers from AmeriCorps NCCC help with Irene cleanup in Windham Co.

SPRINGFIELD — Eight 18- to 24-year-old skilled volunteers from the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) arrived in Windham County this month to work on Tropical Storm Irene recovery projects such as debris clean-up, painting, and More...

Opinion

Political Cartoon

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Revising the terms of war

The Obama administration’s political and legal authority to wage war against al-Qaida has steadily eroded. More...

‘The Office’ business lesson: Don’t be anything like Dunder Mifflin

Most people enjoyed “The Office” most for the antics of boss Michael Scott, or the touching relationship between paper salesman Jim Halpert and erstwhile receptionist Pam Beesly. More...

Sports

BOUNCING BACK

Lakers roll through Cougars

SUNAPEE — After a tough defeat to Division IV leading Wilton- Lyndeborough on Wednesday, the Sunapee softball team bounced right back during its game against Derryfield yesterday afternoon. More...

Terriers rally to top Wildcats in extras

LANGDON — For six innings, the Fall Mountain softball team performed the way they had been striving to play all season yesterday against Bellows Falls. More...

Bradley holding on after second round

IRVING, Texas — Keegan Bradley again bogeyed Nos. 1 and 18 in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship. Unlike the first round, Bradley didn’t set a course record. But he still finished with a three-stroke lead. More...

Lifestyles

The art of wonderful summer cocktails

The art of the summer cocktail is something I take most seriously. Because several years ago I realized what surely is obvious to most people... But I can be a bit slow. Summer is better with a signature cocktail. Not a fancy dinner cocktail. More...

Ordinary Time

OVER THE EDGE

This week’s celebration of Pentecost marks the end of the Easter Season in the Roman Church’s calendar, and the start of Ordinary Time. Not that it makes much difference to me. More...

Camp means community service for young people

NEW YORK — At 14, Tyler Cohen had never been out of the country or traveled without his Long Island family when he found himself in Costa Rica on a monthlong service trip for teens. More...

Selectman looks to appeal board decision

SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield Selectman is collecting signatures to repeal a new ordinance passed by the town board earlier this week, saying the new code puts too many local restrictions on landlords. More...

River Valley sends off class of 2013

CLAREMONT — There’s one word that separates the graduates from River Valley Community College from all of the others during this academic season. That word is diversity. More...

President, trustee candidates battle

BELLOWS FALLS — Village voters head to the polls next Tuesday to decide how the Bellows Falls Trustees will look for the next year. More...

Obituaries

Madeline E. Kane - 2013-05-18
Nancy A. McHugh - 2013-05-18
Shirley H. Noyes - 2013-05-18
Brony Budzik - 2013-05-18
Harry Blish Jr. - 2013-05-18
Shirley H. Mitchell - 2013-05-18
John R. Grady Sr. - 2013-05-17
Lawrence H. West - 2013-05-16
Melvyn V. Mitchell - 2013-05-15
Eleanor McDermott - 2013-05-15
Merton H. Bascom - 2013-05-14
Camille Childs - 2013-05-14
Phyllis Spaulding - 2013-05-14
Natalie Beauregard - 2013-05-14
Yolande L. Cleary - 2013-05-14
Arvilla I. Strawn - 2013-05-13

National/World

Judge laments man’s return behind bars

BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana judge said he fears he’s done a “soul-wrenching injustice” to a man he freed from prison after more than 27 years, only to see him ordered back behind bars by a higher court. More...

Navy pilot earns degree in combat

SAN DIEGO — Finals week was dangerous for Thomas Saenz. More...

Organic industry clout grows with higher consumer demand

WASHINGTON — The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn’t going over well with everyone in Congress. More...

Around Town

Saturday, May 18

Benefit yard sale CLAREMONT — A huge Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Sunday, May 19

Benefit breakfast More...

Monday, May 20

Seniors meet More...

Social

Emily Miller named MAH employee of the month

WINDSOR — Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, a non-profit community hospital, has named Emily Miller as Employee of the Month for May. More...

Malarich graduates Marine Corps recruit training in S.C.

Marine Corps Pfc. William R. Malarich, son of Lisa A. Cross of Charlestown and Michael J. Malarich of Charlestown, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. More...

Arrowhead’s annual meeting

Arrowhead Recreation Club’s annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday May 28 at the Arrowhead Lodge. All are welcome. There will be an election of officers and board of directors. More...

Advice

Vasculitis is blood vessel inflammation

DEAR DOCTOR K: My father recently saw his doctor, complaining of fever, fatigue, joint pain and rashes. His doctor suspects vasculitis. What is vasculitis? How is it diagnosed and treated? More...

Widow is stung by beau’s exclusion from weddings

DEAR ABBY: I took care of my husband for 10 years before his death from earlyonset Alzheimer’s. I am in a relationship now, and I’m finding that a widow’s status is far different than that of a wife. More...