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June 28, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Groups seek Taser ban

Shumlin not in favor of moratorium

MONTPELIER — One week after a man died when he was hit in the chest with a Taser stun gun by a state trooper, mental health and civil rights activists are calling for a moratorium on police use of the weapon in Vermont. More...

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LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF

Juveniles vandalize Claremont school More...

Relay for Life marathon starts tomorrow

The wait for this year’s Relay for Life is on its final legs as participants count down the hours until they step off tomorrow at 6 p.m. at River Valley Community College in Claremont. More...

HOLD ON TIGHT

After the ribbon cutting to open Mount Sunapee Resort s new Adventure Park, Joan Wallen, left, and Tom Vannatta ride one of the zip lines at the resort yesterday. More...

Opinion

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Inside straight

“Send me a bill that bans insider trading by members of Congress; I will sign it tomorrow.” Included in President Obama’s Jan. More...

Natural gas can drive the U.S. to a better economy

A rmenia is not generally known as a world leader, but it holds at least one record: Seventy-five percent of its cars and trucks run on natural gas. More...

Science & Tech

Wireless speakers great fit for mobile phone use

ATLANTA — Diminutive wireless speakers are filling the shelves at electronics stores. They’re proving to be the ideal accessory for people who listen to the bulk of their music on mobile phones. More...

CEO of Exxon: Climate change fears overblown

NEW YORK — ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson says fears about climate change, drilling, and energy dependence are overblown. More...

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN BRIEF

Portland airport terminal gets energy-efficient kudos PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s Portland International Jetport has become the nation’s second commercial airport to receive LEED gold certification. More...

Advice

Honeymoon at Disney World is for husband and wife only

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 15 years. We skipped the honeymoon after our wedding so we could save up for our 15th anniversary, which we will celebrate this summer. We plan to stay at one of the resorts at Disney World. More...

Strategies to ease the symptoms of COPD

DEAR DOCTOR K: After years of smoking I’ve developed chronic bronchitis. Every morning I cough up lots of mucus. What can I do to control this cough? More...

Breaking News - 6/28/2012 11:10 AM

Supreme Court upholds individual mandate

WASHINGTON — THE RULING: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care law, including the most disputed part: the mandate that virtually all Americans have health insurance or pay a fine. More...

Antiques store to open soon in Claremont

After Claremont native David Tardiff’s landscaping business went bust, he tried his hand at digging up gold just outside of Death Valley, Calif. More...

Youth outreach program explores outdoor activities  Free Access 

Let’s just say it was the call of the wild for Brian Bevacqua. More...

Obituaries

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

NATION IN BRIEF

Some 9/11 families accuse N.Y., N.J. govs of betrayal NEW YORK — Some 9/11 families upset over the delay in completing the Sept. 11 museum are accusing the governors of New York and New Jersey of betraying the terrorist attack victims. More...

As health care ruling nears, all eyes are on SCOTUSBlog

WASHINGTON — Lyle Denniston is an 81-year-old retiree with six grandchildren, two sailboats and one ambitious goal: Breaking the news of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the health care law, possibly to the president himself. More...

Fight rages on to contain wildfires in western U.S.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Fire crews fought to save the U.S. More...

Around Town

THURSDAY

Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market More...

FRIDAY

Relay for Life More...

SATURDAY

Pancake breakfast More...

State News

Voter ID, school choice prevail

CONCORD — Voter identification and education tax credits for businesses were among the victories scored by the Republican-led Legislature when it tackled Democrat Gov. John Lynch’s vetoes yesterday. More...

Sports

Congressional gets a U.S. Open layout

BETHESDA, Md. — Jim Furyk must feel as if he’s going from one U.S. Open to another one. More...

Sox soar to victory over Jays

BOSTON — Two months ago the Red Sox hit bottom. Now they’re playing sky high. More...

Local Ticker

SHRINE BOWL COUNTDOWN 36 Days until the 59th annual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl at Dartmouth College on Aug. 4. ffi ALL-EAGLE TEAMS More...