By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff Republican Executive Council candidate Kim Strathdee is coming off a big primary election win, and with no incumbent in her race, there will be new blood in the District 2 seat. Strathdee stressed the importance of hitting the polls next month and voting for[Read More…]
Local News
Officials praised for saving baby’s life with Narcan
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff Claremont Police Sgt. Michael Puksta, Claremont Fire Lt. William Hardy and Firefighter Sam Sherrill are being praised for their roles in saving the life of a baby overdosing on fentanyl. Last week, local police and fire officials responded quickly and efficiently when receiving a[Read More…]
Springfield PD arrests woman allegedly possessing crack
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — The Springfield Police Department has been working hard to curb the substance problem in the community, and they were able to get drugs off the street when a woman was recently arrested for possession of crack cocaine. According to a release by the department, on Aug. 31[Read More…]
Eagle Times recognized as Distinguished Newspaper
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff CLAREMONT, N.H. — The Eagle Times was recently recognized for hard work and devotion to local journalism, as it was honored as a Distinguished Newspaper by the New England Newspaper and Press Association. “Winning an NENPA award recognizes the Eagle Times as a small,[Read More…]
Huge crowd expected for 40th annual Apple and Craft Festival
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year, as upward of 2,000 people are expected to turn out for the 40th annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show on Oct. 12. [Read More…]
Springfield Police busy with variety of calls
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — The Springfield Police Department has been busy of late, responding to a variety of calls ranging from trespassing, to drug DUIs, to stolen vehicles over the past month. On Sept. 19, the department reported that blood test results came back positive[Read More…]
Claremont School Board praises HR report on exit interview data
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff CLAREMONT, N.H. — SAU 6 Human Resource Director Patrick O’Hearn gave an extensive report about exit interview data in the Claremont School District that was praised by members of the Claremont School Board for its thoroughness. O’Hearn spoke to the board at their meeting[Read More…]
‘Same song, different verse’ in Newport’s Main Street parking saga
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff NEWPORT, N.H. — The Newport Board of Selectmen didn’t take any action, but they had an open discussion involving Police Chief Alex Lee and members of the public about the ongoing issue of how to handle Main Street parking at their meeting on Tuesday. [Read More…]
Claremont Brewfest celebrates 10 years
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff CLAREMONT, N.H. — In what turns into a big friendly reunion, more than 1,000 people are expected hit the Visitor Center Green for the 10th annual Claremont Brewfest and 5K on Saturday, where they can sample a variety of beers and ciders from across[Read More…]
Sugar River Social & Parrish Pop Up
PLAINFIELD, N.H. — Join the Plainfield Village Town Hall Committee in cooperation with the Discover Sugar River Region for an evening of wine and cider, engaging conversation and a mesmerizing light show showcasing the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set from 1916. The event takes place on Monday, Sept. 23 from 5:30[Read More…]