By DAN BARILE Eagle Times Correspondent LANGDON, N.H. — Larry Sayers has had a profound impact on countless people during his 35 years as a teacher and as a coach at Fall Mountain Regional High School. After giving so much to Fall Mountain, the school community is now rallying to[Read More…]
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Fire Prevention Parade celebrates 138 years
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff CLAREMONT, N.H. — Chief Jim Chamberlain recalls the days when he was a youngster with dreams of being a firefighter, and much of it stems from watching the trucks and apparatus drive by during the annual Fire Prevention Parade. Now, as the chief, it[Read More…]
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Letters to the Editor
Kudos to Valley Regional To the Editor: We are so fortunate to have Valley Regional Hospital as our local hospital. I was a patient there recently and I can’t say enough good things about the quality of care I received. Each and every medical professional that cared for me gave[Read More…]
Man allegedly slashes 3 vehicles’ tires
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — A local resident is facing multiple charges for allegedly slashing tires, and Springfield Police do not think the vandalism was random. According to information provided by the Springfield Police Department, on Sept. 11 at 2:55 p.m. it was reported to the[Read More…]
NPD swears in ‘one of the best interns’ of chief’s career
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff NEWPORT, N.H. — The town of Newport welcomed Police Officer Jack Matarese to the town’s police department, with Chief Alex Lee giving him high praise before he was sworn in at Monday’s selectboard meeting. “I can tell you without hesitation that in his time[Read More…]
Hophornbeam: A Tough Little Tree
Wandering through the woods this time of year, occasionally I’ve come across a small deciduous tree laden with cone-like structures that resemble the hops used to brew beer. This is the American — or Eastern — hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana). A member of the birch family, hophornbeam grows in the understory[Read More…]
Selectmen discuss options for school bus barn
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff NEWPORT, N.H. — While the Newport Board of Selectmen approved a plan from the Newport School District for a bus barn in August, in a meeting where several board members spoke passionately against it, the selectboard countered by offering a proposal of their own[Read More…]
An environmental education opportunity for Connecticut River Valley schools
Eagle Times Staff The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) is spreading the word about a valuable resource for teachers and other education organizations. CRC is happy to announce that their EnviroScape® Watershed/Nonpoint Source Model is available for loan to classrooms throughout the Connecticut River watershed in Vermont and New Hampshire. The[Read More…]
Girls on the Run Vermont announces 25th Anniversary Sneaker Soiree event on Saturday, Oct. 19
Girls on the Run Vermont will host its annual fall benefit, Sneaker Soirée, on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Burlington Beer Company from 6 to 10 p.m. This year’s event marks the 25th anniversary of the organization in Vermont. A fundraiser like no other, the Sneaker Soiree will surely be the[Read More…]