By Ann St. Martin Stout Leaves Are Free The bleeding heart has bloomed. It has a short-lived blossoming window, and not long after, the foliage turns yellow. I leave it until it is completely unsightly before cutting stems off at the soil level, just in case the yellow leaves are[Read More…]
Budget season is well underway in the city of Claremont. The co-interim city managers recently presented a proposed municipal budget reflecting a 3.25% increase, which translates to approximately $0.24 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For the average property owner with an assessment of $250,000, this would mean an increase[Read More…]
CLAREMONT, NH— Kullen Decoteau, formerly of Claremont, NH passed away November 26, 2024. He was born in Claremont, NH on April 21, 2003 to Hannah Decoteau and Dennis Foulks. Kullen is survived by his brother Loakim Gingras, grandparents: Michael Decoteau, Robert and Susan Foulks, his great grandparents, several aunts uncles[Read More…]
“Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder” by Rachel McCarthy James c.2025 / St. Martin’s Press / $28 / 259 pages Call it a difference of opinion. You say one thing, your opponent says another. You thrust and parry, they rant and argue, you both agree amiably, then disagree vehemently.[Read More…]
KEENE, N.H. — On Saturday, May 10, Bellows Falls took its ninth and tenth grade athletes to Keene for a freshman-sophomore meet — and the young Terriers made it count, posting a wave of personal records across events. In the long jump, both Abby Nystrom (13′ 1″) and Callyn Lisai[Read More…]
Patricia Burnham passed away February 2, 2025. Graveside services will take place on May 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Lower Langdon Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Walpole Town Hall. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey[Read More…]
By ARTHUR VIDRO On Consumerism Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. Again. The nation’s oldest drugstore chain originally filed for bankruptcy in October 2023 (reported in this column in the Oct. 31, 2023 Eagle Times). Bankruptcy protection allows for a company to discharge its debt, with[Read More…]
GILFORD, N.H. ― The New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) – Marine Patrol warns boaters to know cold-water immersion dangers for spring and early summer. As boating season begins in New Hampshire, the NHSP – Marine Patrol would like to remind all water enthusiasts that while the air may feel warm,[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center in Springfield, Vermont is hosting several events this May. Saturday, May 17 Sensory Swim 11 a.m. to noon Wade, splash and play in EdgarMay’s wading pool and the therapy pool. This is a great opportunity to introduce your young child[Read More…]
