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6 ‘future farmers’ from Newport to attend national convention in Indiana
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff NEWPORT, N.H. — Six Newport High School students will be heading to Indianapolis for a national convention surrounded by thousands of future farmers with drive to succeed in a variety of related fields. On Sept. 12, the Newport School Board unanimously approved sending six[Read More…]
Newport School Board approves $300k Crotched Mountain Foundation grant for special education
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff NEWPORT, N.H. — The Newport School Board unanimously accepted a $300,000 donation from the Crotched Mountain Foundation that is designed to improve the special education program in the district. “I think that the need for improvement to our special education programs has been recognized,[Read More…]
Basketball with Bernie a hit with Vermonters
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — We live in a day and age where children are locked into their tablets and cell phones, and Sen. Bernie Sanders has recently been hosting events across Vermont to get kids more active and promote exercise. On Saturday, about 40 children[Read More…]
Planning Board approves permit that brings housing for gas station workers
By BOB MARTIN Eagle Times Staff CLAREMONT, N.H. — The Claremont Planning Board recently approved a conditional use permit that allowed for the conversion of 108 Pleasant Street to mixed commercial and residential use, which will ultimately help with providing housing for employees at the adjacent Mobil gas station. With[Read More…]
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Jared Duval, head of Energy Action Network, to receive 2024 Con Hogan Award
The Vermont Community Foundation and the organizing committee for the Con Hogan Award for Creative, Entrepreneurial, Community Leadership are pleased to announce that Jared Duval, executive director of the Montpelier-based Energy Action Network (EAN), will be honored with this year’s award. EAN brings together more than 200 Vermont-based nonprofits, utilities,[Read More…]
Town of Grantham Auctioning Off Used Fire Truck, Proceeds to Help Local Community
GRANTHAM, N.H. – Have you ever wanted to own your own fire truck? Well, you’re in luck! The Town of Grantham, NH, is currently auctioning off a 2000 Pierce Saber Fire Engine. The truck is perfect for a construction business, landscaping company, or volunteer fire department! This online auction is[Read More…]
Extra “Pasture Pals” Sessions Coming This Fall : More Fun with Our Furry Friends!
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Due to popular demand, VINE is thrilled to announce that our “Pasture Pals” program is back with brand new Saturday sessions! If your family couldn’t make it during the summer, now’s your chance to join the fun. Starting September 14 through October 5, come hang out with us every Saturday morning[Read More…]
VINE Sanctuary Receives Prestigious 2024 Spirit of the ADA Award
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — VINE Sanctuary, a Springfield-based animal sanctuary, has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Spirit of ADA Award by the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD). This esteemed award honors businesses that exemplify the values of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)[Read More…]