CONCORD, N.H. — Dozens of arrests were made and nearly 1,800 vehicles were pulled over during a high-visibility enforcement initiative during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, from the early morning of Friday, March 14, until 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18. During the holiday weekend, Troopers made a total of 1,785[Read More…]
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A Little Cheerleading for Newport
I first met Newport in winter 1958, when I was born at Newport Hospital. Since then, I have called Newport home. The only exceptions were for 10 months living in Claremont after first being married, and six months when my husband and I, along with a sister and a cousin,[Read More…]
All-Eagle Times: NH Boy’s Basketball Team
By DAN BARILE Eagle Times Correspondent Fall Mountain, Kearsarge, Newport, and Stevens each reached the Division III playoffs this season, providing plenty of strong candidates for our All-Eagle Times Team. Kearsarge leads the way with four members on our teams after reaching the championship game for the second time in[Read More…]
Harlem Wizards, Newport Teachers compete in a grand opening basketball game on March 29
NEWPORT, N.H. — Come watch the Harlem Wizards take on Newport Teachers in a basketball game to kick off the opening of the LaValley Family Community Center. The event is on Saturday, March 29 at 17 Meadow Road in Newport. Doors open at 5 p.m. with game time from 6[Read More…]
Joanne M. Stone
NEWPORT, NH — Joanne Marie Stone, 80, a beloved wife, mother, Nana and great Nana, passed on March 16, 2025 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born on October 15, 1944 in Newport the daughter of Paul R. Gosselin and Catherine DeCato Gosselin. Joanne attended local[Read More…]
Sanford L. Speer
CROYDON, NH — Sanford L. Speer, 89, passed away at his home on March 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Sanford was born on July 20, 1935 to Walter and Pheobe (Clark) Speer in Bedford, NY. He grew up and graduated high school in Stamford, CT and then enlisted[Read More…]
Make felt pennant flags at Richards Free Library
NEWPORT, N.H. — On Wednesday, March 19 the Richards Free Library is hosting an adult craft club for those who are 18 years or older. Starting at 6 p.m., attendees can make their own felt pennant flag. Supplies will be provided, and this event is free and open to the[Read More…]
Quirky story tells tale of haunted hotel room in ‘The Haunting of Room 904’
“The Haunting of Room 904” by Erika T. Wurth c.2025 / Flatiron Books / $28.99 / 320 pages You managed to book the last room left. And you were lucky to get it, too. Your favorite vacation spot is apparently now everyone else’s favorite, too, and that makes it hard[Read More…]
Eversource donates $30K to American Red Cross to help home fire survivors
CONCORD, N.H. — The American Red Cross recognizes Eversource Energy for its generous $30,000 donation to assist families affected by home fires. With this commitment, Eversource joins the Red Cross Ready 365 Giving Circle and helps ensure the organization can respond to emergencies throughout the year. Each year, the Red[Read More…]
Family Night Out with ‘brimmer’ and a movie
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. — Get ready for a night of family fun, delicious comfort food, and a heartwarming movie. The Greater Falls Family Partnership invites families to a special Family Night Out featuring brinner (breakfast for dinner) and a movie on Friday, March 28 beginning at 6 p.m. at the[Read More…]