Claremont

Suit Claims Employee Stole Funds

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Newport — The owner of the North Country Smokehouse has filed a lawsuit against the company’s longtime office manager, accusing her of stealing more than $600,000 from his Claremont business since 2005 and using the money to buy luxury vehicles, snowmobiles and expensive jewelry. In filings in Sullivan County Superior Court, Mike Satzow accused Bonnie Johnson, whom he says he trusted with his company’s finances, of writing checks to herself …

Stevens High School assistant basketball coach Bruce Edwards takes a quiet moment with forward Stephen Condon after a home loss in Dec. 2006. (Valley News - Channing Johnson)

A Life: Bruce Edwards, 1948 — 2013; ‘He Always Tried to See the Good in Others’

Monday, May 20, 2013

Claremont — Bruce Edwards never seemed at a loss for an encouraging word and a quick smile. Whether it was a struggling student, an athlete after a tough defeat or a young man working to become an Eagle Scout, Edwards had a gift for lifting spirits, building confidence and making others feel good …

N.H. Casino Vote Likely This Week

Monday, May 20, 2013

Claremont — After a narrowly divided House panel voted against a proposed casino bill last week, Gov. Maggie Hassan called on lawmakers to consider what their constituents want before the entire House takes up the measure, perhaps as soon as Wednesday. The proposal would allow a single casino to be built with up to 5,000 slot machines and 150 table games. “ Listen …

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Oxbow’s Nate Smith slides into home for a run during the Olympians’ home game with Randolph yesterday. Oxbow prevailed in eight innings, 4-3. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

O’s Nip Ghosts

Randolph at Oxbow baseball in Bradford, Vt., on May 21, 2013. Oxbow won, 4-3. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Photo Gallery: Randolph at Oxbow Baseball

In West Fairlee yesterday morning, Shay Paffenroth reaches for the fish she just caught, which she called a “pumpkin seed.” Paffenroth, of West Topsham, Vt., and her husband, David, were fishing in Lake Fairlee for the first time. “A lot of people don’t like catching small fish,” she said, laughing. “I don’t give a damn, as long as I catch something.” (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck)

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Classmates Gear Up for Alumni Parade Season

Monday, May 20, 2013

By the time high school graduation rolls around, most students are ready to escape their boxy brick schools for a wide open future. But before too long, they start thinking about going back to their old school. And …

Miriam Daffodil Mumuli raises a cheer during her address to her River Valley Community College classmates during commencement last evening. Mumuli graduated with an associate degree in nursing. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

River Valley Community College Celebrates: More Than 250 Earn Degrees

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Claremont — The crowd roared when River Valley Community College’s student guest speaker approached the podium at last night’s 45th annual commencement ceremony. Decked in a gold honors sash and teal cord, graduate Miriam Daffodil Mumuli, of Nairobi, …

Anthony Jarvis takes a moment to say goodbye to his wife, Angel Jarvis, after being sentenced in Sullivan County Superior Court in Newport yesterday. Jarvis pleaded guilty to drug charges including destroying evidence stemming from a February incident when a probation officer and Claremont police came to his home to execute a search based on an anonymous tip. Jarvis’ attorney, Bob Morgan, is at right. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

‘It’s Nobody’s Fault But Mine’; Claremont Man Pleads Guilty to Charges From February Standoff

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Newport — By the time Anthony Jarvis finished serving his prison sentence last September, he had a drug habit, fueled by the ready availability of opiates behind bars. And once he was free, Jarvis quickly turned to selling …

Man Receives Prison Time For Stabbing

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Newport — A Claremont man was sentenced to 3 1/2 years to seven years in New Hampshire State Prison yesterday after pleading guilty in Sullivan County Superior Court to stabbing a man with a box cutter in the Walmart parking lot in January. Eric Sanborn, 25, who was …

Connor Theroux, of Claremont , recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His Court of Honor was last month at Grace River Church in Claremont. Photograph by Carolyn Calderwood

Claremont Scout Earns Eagle Rank

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Claremont — Connor Theroux, a member of Troop 38 in Claremont, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank available in Scouting. For his Eagle Scout project, Theroux built 16 bat houses and installed them in …

19 Properties To Be Seized By Claremont

Friday, May 10, 2013

Claremont — The city is preparing to seize 19 properties for failure to pay taxes. The final list of tax-deeded properties, pared from 33 properties last month, was presented to the City Council Wednesday night. Under state law, a municipality’s tax collector “shall” tax deed the properties when …

Claremont Eyes Alternate Heat

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Claremont — The City Council took the first step last night that could lead to the creation of an alternative energy system to heat downtown commercial buildings at what backers say would be a significantly lower cost. The council voted 9-0 to authorize the city manager to enter …

Brennan Cass of Claremont, N.H. jumps into the frigid waters of Lake Sunapee, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Newbury, N.H. as temperatures reached the upper 70's. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Cold Splash in Sunapee

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Brennan Cass, of Claremont, jumps into the frigid waters of Lake Sunapee earlier this week in Newbury, N.H. as temperatures reached the upper 70’s. ap — Jim Cole …

Dairy farmer Corey Chapman, of Tunbridge, plants alfalfa in a rented field in Royalton to replace last year’s corn crop. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

‘It’s Very Serious Right Now’: Spring Drought Worrisome Sign for Upper Valley Farmers

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

South Royalton — David Ainsworth leaned against his tractor and pointed downhill at the long, flat pasture wedged between the White River and Route 14. “This?” Ainsworth asked, sweeping his hand across a dusty path. “This all depends …

Claremont Launches ATV Enforcement Effort

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Claremont — Although only one trail is now open for ATV traffic, the police department announced yesterday that it has launched its law and safety enforcement program to make sure riders are obeying the laws. The program, which is funded through a grant from the New Hampshire Fish …

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