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June 23, 2012 / Front Page

Sandusky guilty on 45 counts

By MARK SCOLFORO and GENARO C. ARMAS The Associated Press

BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Jerry Sandusky was convicted yesterday of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that shattered the Happy Valley image of Penn State football and led to the firing of Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno. More...

Just another day: Lifelong Claremonter celebrates 100

By HEATHER HOWE Contributing Writer

Yesterday marked a very special birthday at the Elm Wood Center in Claremont, and everyone wanted to celebrate. Except the birthday boy. Robert “Bob” Densmore turned 100 yesterday, but to him it was just like any other day. More...

Special Sections

Local News

Springfield picks school principal

The Springfield School Board recently signed a contract with Dana Jacobson- Goodhue to serve as the next principal at Elm Hill Primary School. More...

WINDSOR POLICE LOG

Monday, June 11 6:56 a.m. — Burglar alarm activation at 7 Everett Lane. 9:48 a.m. — Suspicious activity on Bridge Street. 10:34 a.m. — Checked the wellbeing of a person at 58 Kennedy Drive. 1:53 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Political Cartoon

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Making the grade

They had to add an extra row of chairs on Wednesday night for the Claremont School District’s public forum on the new grading system at Stevens High School. That was the good news. More...

Tasers are not safe weapons

Allen Gilbert
Special to the Eagle Times

One of the things the ACLU-VT has said consistently about Tasers is that they shouldn’t be used unless deadly force is justified. More...

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State News

VERMONT IN BRIEF

State Police: Taser death answers still weeks away MONTPELIER — Vermont State Police say it will be several weeks before autopsy results are released for a Thetford man who died Wednesday after being hit with an electric stun gun by a state tr More...

Charges raised in Vt. teacher’s death

By LISA RATHKE The Associated Press

St. JOHNSBURY, Vt. More...

NEWPORT POLICE LOG

Sunday, June 10 10:13 a.m. — Caller reported a storm drain cover missing on Oak Street. 1:42 p.m.— Caller reported her daughter is following her around the house on Maple Street and looking at her like she is evil. More...

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Arts and Entertainment

‘Brave’ is beautiful but plays it safe

By CHRISTY LEMIRE The Associated Press

Pixar is long overdue for a feature with a strong female character at its center. Now that she’s arrived, it’s clear that she deserves better. More...

A big story developing on HBO’s ‘Newsroom’

By FRAZIER MOORE The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kids hear it from their elders all the time: “Use your words.” In the case of Aaron Sorkin, that childhood lesson clearly stuck. More...

Bieber asks fans to ‘Believe’

By CHRIS RICHARDS The Washington Post

In March, Justin Bieber turned 18. Now the world expects him to do his own laundry, apply for his own credit cards and release more ambitious pop albums. More...

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Lifestyles

Graceland marks its 30th year as tourist attraction

By ADRIAN SAINZ The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month, nobody knew if it would be a success. More...

Jicama: A vegetable worth checking out

By J.M. HIRSCH The Associated Press

Imagine crossing a monster potato with a water chestnut. That’s jicama for you. And while not much to look at on the outside, the crisp, crunchy texture and clean, sweet flavor inside makes this veggie worth seeking out. More...

Almond-crusted baked chicken is protein-rich

By J.M. HIRSCH The Associated Press

Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook’s dream ingredient. With virtually no effort from you, they add tons of protein-rich crunch and pack deep, savory flavors. More...

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TV

Television LISTINGS

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Windsor, Stevens swung to historic results

From STAFF REPORTS

The 2012 season may not have produced any local champions, but a pair of teams still managed to make history. More...

Farrell rejuvinated Green Mountain

Terry Farrell
Green Mountain

COACH OF THE YEAR CHESTER — What Terry Farrell accomplished this season nearly seemed impossible. More...

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Study: Windsor County housing ‘unaffordable’

By CHRIS GAROFOLO Staff Writer

A new study reports the vast majority of towns in southern Windsor County are considered “very unaffordable” when calculating the amount residents spend on housing and transportation. More...

Concerts on the Common a long-standing tradition

By ARCHIE MOUNTAIN Staff Writer

NEWPORT — Nearly three decades ago, Lou Thompson, a lifelong resident of Newport, had a dream and was almost single handedly responsible for the birth of a toe-tapping Newport tradition: The Concerts on the Common series that will be entering i 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

Dr. Robert C. Shoemaker - 2013-06-17

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

Report: Seas in California to rise 6 inches by 2030

By JEFF BARNARD The Associated Press

The West Coast will see an ocean several inches higher in coming decades, with most of California expected to get sea levels a half foot higher by 2030, according to a report released yesterday. More...

Fired principal accused in fatal Fla. stabbings

By TAMARA LUSH The Associated Press

LEALMAN, Fla. More...

Church official convicted

By MARYCLAIRE DALE The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — A Roman Catholic church official was convicted of child endangerment but acquitted of conspiracy yesterday in a landmark clergy-abuse trial, making him the first U.S. church official branded a felon for covering up abuse claims. More...

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Around Town

SATURDAY

Flea market and craft fair CROYDON — A Flea Market/Craft Fair will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at the Croydon Fire Station on Route 10 in Croydon. Food is available all day. More...

SUNDAY

Windsor Farmers Market WINDSOR — The Windsor Farmers Market is held from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays on the State Street Green. Chicken barbecue More...

MONDAY

Blood drive More...

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Sports

RESILIENT ACE

Windsor’s Curtis battled adversity

By JORDAN CUDDEMI Staff Writer

WINDSOR — Fighting for survival has two meanings to Katelyn Curtis. There’s fighting to survive a difficult softball game, and then there’s fighting to survive. Period. Curtis conquered both. More...

Defending champ has early Travelers lead

By PAT EATON-ROBB The Associated Press

CROMWELL, Conn. — Defending champion Fredrik Jacobson shot a 4-under 66 yesterday to take a one-stroke lead in the suspended second round of the Travelers Championship. The Swede had a 9-under 131 total. More...

Boston’s win streak ends at 5

HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press

BOSTON — Jair Jurrjens made an impressive return to the majors by allowing one run on three hits and shut down the hot-hitting Boston Red Sox, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 win last night. More...

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