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Group warns of teen alcohol use

While the Bellows Falls Union High School prom is set to begin this evening, organizers with the Greater Falls Prevention Coalition hosted a free community forum to explain the dangers of alcohol use and social hosting by parents. More...

Special Sections

Local News

Claremont roots influence graphic novelist

Studying for a Ph.D. involves years of tortuous study, mindnumbing research into subjects no one’s ever heard of and the occasional call to consult on a murder investigation. More...

Burling re-elected to DNC

Peter Burling of Cornish has been unanimously re-elected to represent New Hampshire on the Democratic National Committee. More...

Opinion

The postal problem

Nobody wants the U.S. Postal Service to crash and burn. It’s one of our nation’s most venerated institutions, with none other than Benjamin Franklin holding the distinction of being the nation’s first Postmaster General. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Claremont should be careful with new zoning ordinance

The Eagle Times article, “City seeking zoning advice” by Matt Camara, published on April 25, states that the City Center Zoning Ordinance from 1976 is “outdated” per Tracey Hutton, city planner. More...

Arts and Entertainment

‘Avengers’ hits big screen with a blast

The hype has been building for years and it couldn’t possibly be more deafening at this point. More...

Suddenly, audiences just want to have fun.

WASHINGTON — There are times when being in fun. seems like the opposite. More...

Galifianakis’ series debuts on television, ferns in tow

NEW YORK — Certainly, the Internet has its purposes, but there might be none greater than “Between Two Ferns.” More...

Social

SEVCA celebrates 47 years

CHESTER — Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) celebrated its 47th anniversary on Monday, April 30, at the American Legion Post No. 67 in Chester. More...

Brooke Madison Ueda

Brooke Madison Ueda was born Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Mass., to Brock Thomas Ueda and Carrie Beth (Naylor) Ueda of Salem, N.H. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 inches long. More...

Gwendelyn Grace Kelley

Gwendelyn Grace Kelley was born Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon to Patrick Kelley and Meredith (Dexter) Kelley of Springfield. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches long. More...

Advice

ODD BUT TRUE

Man arrested for paying with real $50 SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee police are apologizing after arresting a man for using a $50 bill they thought was fake but that turned out to be real. More...

In-laws’ invitation snubs still rankles after 27 years

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband, “Stu,” for 27 years. His brother’s family continues to send invitations addressed only to Stu. When they call to invite us to anything and I answer, they ask to speak to him. More...

When urine has a color

Q: I’m a bit embarrassed to ask, but I have a question about urine. I have noticed the color of my urine changes, depending on how much water I’ve had in a given day or if I’ve taken a multivitamin. More...

Mustang raffle to benefit nonprofits in Maki’s honor

It’s been almost one year since beloved Claremont resident Adam Maki lost his 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer last summer at the age of 47. More...

Springfield heads to polls again for school budget vote

Springfield voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide on the school district’s proposed $27 million budget after rejecting the initial figures March 6. More...

Impact of switch from Healthy Kids examined

CONCORD — The N.H. More...

Obituaries

Margaret L. Robideau - 2013-06-19
Joseph P. Jarvis - 2013-06-19
Verna M. Thibault - 2013-06-18
Jerome J. Slutzky - 2013-06-18
John L. Neal - 2013-06-18
Roseline Reola - 2013-06-18
Arlene B. Deuso - 2013-06-18
Edward Joseph Boggis - 2013-06-17
Richard M. Chappell - 2013-06-17
Marcia T. Burch - 2013-06-17
Jerome J. Slutsky - 2013-06-17
Dorothy Lepitre - 2013-06-15
Richard M. Chappell - 2013-06-15
Laura E. Barnes - 2013-06-14

National/World

Jobs lost trickle back, but wages lag

WASHINGTON — U.S. job growth slumped in April for a second straight month. It suggested an economy that is growing steadily but still sluggishly, which could tighten the presidential race. More...

Nurse in Afghanistan dies during Skype chat with wife

HOUSTON — The wife of an Army officer serving in Afghanistan witnessed her husband’s death as the two video chatted via Skype, his family said yesterday. More...

Postal Service urges House to pass bill

WASHINGTON — With financial losses mounting, the nearly bankrupt U.S. More...

Around Town

SATURDAY

Craft fair CLAREMONT — The Third Annual Spring Fling Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in Owens Hall at the Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights in Claremont. More...

SUNDAY

Benefit breakfasts SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Moose Lodge will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 6, at the lodge. The breakfast is held the first Sunday of every month. More...

Sports

Allen returns, Boston wins in OT

BOSTON — Rajon Rondo spun at the free throw line, leaving one defender behind, and rose toward the basket. More...

Blewitt, Stevens outlast Newport

CLAREMONT — Big opportunities call for big moments. Last night, the Stevens baseball team delivered. More...

911 call: Seau found with no sign of life

By BERNIE WILSON was returning to the home The Associated Press Wednesday morning from a one-hour visit to the gym. More...

Lifestyles

Cocktails fit for a healthy Cinco de Mayo

It’s easy to love a great cocktail. Until you look at the numbers. Some margaritas, for example, can pack upward of 1,000 calories. That’s an awful lot of empty calories for something that truly is just a minute on the lips. More...

Cinco de Mayo has little history, yet plenty of beer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Here’s what Cinco de Mayo has become in the United States: a celebration of all things Mexican, from mariachi music to sombreros, marked by schools, politicians and companies selling everything from beans to beer. More...

A grilled steak with bold flavor and a cooling salsa

The more time the sirloin tips bathe in this recipe’s punchy marinade of lime juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic, the better. More...

Horoscope

Happy birthday, May 5!

Try not to get impatient in the year ahead if the fruits of your labors are much slower to ripen than you expected. Time is your ally, and as long as you don’t upset the applecart, your crop could be greater than projected. More...

Happy birthday, May 6!

In the year ahead you’ll not be deprived of a substantial amount of opportunities, some of which could be of the longshot variety. If you’re smart, you’ll restrict your risk-taking to sure things. More...