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CHARLESTOWN POLICE LOG

Wednesday, Feb. 1 6:55 a.m. — Checked the well-being of a person. The person was en route to the hospital. 11:43 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of signs of an attempted burglary at an area store. 4:47 p.m. More...

Man indicted for Wal-Mart holdup

GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS

NEWPORT — The following indictments were handed up by a Sullivan County Superior Court Grand Jury when it convened on Feb. 22. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but allows the state to proceed with its case in court. More...

National/World

1 killed, 4 wounded in Ohio school shooting

By THOMAS J. SHEERAN The Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a high school cafeteria at the start of the school day Monday, killing one student and wounding four others, authorities said. More...

Throwback ‘The Artist’ chosen as Best Picture

Streep wins third Oscar; Dujardin named best actor

LOS ANGELES — Academy Awards voters have spoken up for “The Artist,” the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood’s highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago. More...

Report: Russia, Ukraine foiled plot to kill Putin

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV MOSCOW (AP) — Security forces have uncovered a plot to assassinate Russia’s Vladimir Putin and have arrested suspects linked to a Chechen rebel leader known for other terror attacks, Russian state television report More...

Around Town

AROUND TOWN

MONDAY Blood drive More...

HEALTH

Participants needed for focus group More...

Billings Farm hosts film series

WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, is hosting the Italian film, “The First Beautiful Thing,” on Saturday, March 3, at 3 p.m., the 10th film in the second Annual Woodstock Vermont Film More...

Sports

Road trip

No. 5 Wildcats stumble in quarters

BRISTOL — Fall Mountain girls basketball coach Curt Dutilley made an honest assumption after Saturday night’s quarterfinal loss to Newfound. More...

Sunapee set for final four stage

DIVISION IV GIRLS BASKETBALL

SUNAPEE — Shortly after his team’s emotional win over Derryfield in the quarterfinals of the Division IV tournament, Sunapee girls basketball coach Ed Kehoe headed north. Or at least his mind did. More...

Chiefs lose to B.F., playoff hopes end

BOYS BASKETBALL

CHESTER — Evan Chadwick was terrified of Saturday’s game against Green Mountain. More...

Going with the flow

Maple makers enjoy early run

People tend to get nervous in the maple syrup business when there’s little snow and mild weather, but not Rocky Putnam of Charlestown’s Putnam Brothers Farm. “I don’t get nervous,” he said. More...

Windsor listers oppose Town Meeting article

WINDSOR

The Windsor Board of Listers is up in arms about a Town Meeting warrant article that would change the chain-ofcommand when it comes to their elected positions. More...

Gambling question may fall to next Granite State gov.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

CONCORD, N.H. — Gambling supporters are hailing the newest, state committee recommended casino proposal as New Hampshire’s last, best chance for expanded gaming. But the odds are, it might take at least another year. More...

Obituaries

David A. Sclafani - 2013-05-20
Madeline E. Kane - 2013-05-20
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

Education

Area legislators share our accomplishments

Last Friday was a busy day on both the Claremont and Keene campuses, beginning with a legislative breakfast in Claremont followed by a similar luncheon event in Keene. More...

Economic growth starts with education overhaul

WASHINGTON — If there is one thing on which most people in the education world agree, it is that American schools must modernize for this high-tech, globally competitive century. More...

Leave your imprint, vote with careful consideration

SCHOOL VIEW

On March 13, voters will be handed a ballot containing eight articles, one of which pertains to the acquisition of a maintenance truck for the Claremont School District. More...

Opinion

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Crimes against children

Because a drugstore film processor alerted police to photos of blindfolded and gagged children, a Los Angeles teacher has been stopped from allegedly sexually exploiting students. More...

Myths about Medicare muddle budget debate

Because of Medicare’s size and growth, the health-care program has taken center stage on the campaign trail and in Capitol Hill discussions about the federal budget deficit. More...

State News

PUC has an impact on our daily lives

I sensed at midweek that many senators were eager for our February one week break allowing for some possible travel or simply to have a relaxed week at home with no trips to Concord. More...

N.H. IN BRIEF

Parks introduce new travel blog CONCORD — A new travel blog by the New Hampshire parks division is featuring adventures by outdoor enthusiasts ranging from ice climbers to oil painters. More...

VERMONT IN BRIEF

Vermont coalition renews call for tax on sweetened drinks MONTPELIER — A coalition of health care and consumer groups is renewing its call for a new tax on soda and other sugarsweetened beverages following a new study that links sugar consumpt More...

Advice

Controlling pet population should be as easy as pie

DEAR ABBY: I’m a longtime reader with a question I have never seen in your column: Why don’t they put something in pet food to keep dogs and cats from getting pregnant? More...

Proper foot care is vital for diabetics

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’ve heard that diabetics need to take good care of their feet. But what do feet have to do with diabetes? DEAR READER: Why should keeping your blood sugar levels down have anything to do with your feet? More...