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June 11, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Springfield class bids farewell

After surviving floods, ever-shifting schedules and even physics, the Springfield High School class of 2012 can handle anything. The long, strange journey for 102 seniors ended Saturday morning during their graduation at the high school. More...

Special Sections

Local News

Newport church celebrates event

While most Newporters were busy with springtime chores or simply enjoying a perfect afternoon of weather, something special was happening in town yesterday. More...

SUNAPEE HIGH SCHOOL

The names of the graduates were omitted from a story in Saturday’s paper about the Sunapee High School graduation: More...

Claremont Senior Center news

The Claremont Senior Center Inc. is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coming programs and events are: Wednesdays, June 13 and June 20: foot clinic at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $18. Call for an appointment. The program is open to all. More...

National/World

Obama’s political gaffe will be fodder in general election

Here’s an unpopular opinion: Political gaffes matter. More...

“Once” takes best musical

NEW YORK — The bittersweet romantic musical “Once” won the best musical prize at the Tony Awards last night. More...

Around Town

MONDAY

Trail dedication today CLAREMONT — A public dedication ceremony of the Bobby Woodman Trail section of the Claremont Rail Trail will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 11. More...

TUESDAY

Cougar program in Croydon More...

THURSDAY

Relay for Life benefit CHARLESTOWN — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Family Fun Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Sumner House, 122 Main St., in Charlestown. More...

Advice

Man who is reluctant to move resists combining households

DEAR ABBY: I’m a middle aged, divorced man in a one-year relationship with a wonderful woman. “Alexis” is bright, pretty, fun, responsible, affectionate, and yes, I do love her. She also insists that I move in with her. More...

Hearing loss can be aided with implants

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m in my 80s and have been progressively losing my hearing. When I asked my doctor what caused my hearing loss, he said it was because my “cochlea died.” What did he mean? More...

EPA says tar not a threat in Claremont  Free Access 

But river site called ‘hot’

Although one of the Sugar River sites sampled for coal tar by the U.S. More...

Time a theme at FM graduation

FALL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fall Mountain Regional High School’s Class of 2012 reached the summit of their educational climb and received their diplomas Saturday during a morning ceremony. More...

IN STEP AND IN TIME

Members of the Stevens High School marching band plays a tune at the Stevens Alumni Parade in Claremont on Saturday. For more photos from the parade, see page A8. More...

Obituaries

Dorothy Walker - 2013-05-21
Ernest M. Rzeczycki - 2013-05-21
Donald R. Melendy - 2013-05-21
Catherine Perry - 2013-05-21
Rose M. Butler - 2013-05-21
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

Education

SCHOOL VIEW

The future is upon us

Better weather could not have heralded in this alumni weekend. Beginning with a pops concert performed by the Stevens High School (SHS) band, it was a time of celebration for past graduates and this year’s graduating class of 2012. More...

COLLEGE CONNECTION

Collaboration creates scientific opportunities

A s a follow-up to last week’s column on science education, I’d like to share some results from a year-long collaboration with the Dartmouth Medical School. More...

Classes need remediation

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Each year, an estimated 1.7 million U.S. college students are steered to remedial classes to catch them up and prepare them for regular coursework. More...

Opinion

C APITAL COMMENTS

Doing that final bit of business in the Senate

Senate President Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) brought the gavel down as 23 senators voted last Wednesday to adjourn our session to “the call of the chair.” With that, the 2011-2012 Senate finished its final session and ended it regular work More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Secret bundlers

The difference between President Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney when it comes to fundraising is not only that Mr. Romney managed to outraise the president last month. A more troubling difference is that Mr. More...

State News

State geared up for bike week

New Hampshire businesses are geared up for the 89th annual Laconia Motorcycle Week, which will jump-start their summer tourism season. More...

Sports

FINALS WOES

Windsor, Stevens come up short

POULTNEY, Vt. — The Windsor softball team was rolling early. More...

FINALS WOES

Windsor, Stevens come up short

PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Saturday’s Division III championship against White Mountains couldn’t have started any better for the Stevens softball team. More...

Rivers, Celtics look back on good season

BOSTON — Ever since the 1960s, when the Boston Celtics emerged as the most decorated franchise in the NBA, nothing less than a championship has satisfied the team or its fans. This year’s team may have changed that. More...