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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 …

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 …