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Sep 12, 2024 | 
sentinelsource.com | Bob Martin
In recent weeks, the Vermont towns of Rockingham and Springfield have had mosquito pools that have tested positive for West Nile virus. While West Nile virus rarely causes people to get sick, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is very rare, officials are recommending that people take necessary precautions to not get bit. According to information provided by the Vermont Department of Health, between Aug.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
CLAREMONT, N.H. — A dog park is being completed this summer at Moody Park, and next on the agenda for the Claremont Parks and Recreation Department is to choose a proper name. This is a task they are leaving up to you, the public. “The naming of the dog park came about because I felt we needed a name for this,” said Recreation Director Justin Martin. “We’ll take 10 or 20 of the best names and put it back out to the public to vote on.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
NEWPORT, N.H. — While it has been in the works for more than three decades, the community center in Newport is coming into form structurally, with officials eying a December completion date. On Monday afternoon, Newport Recreation Director PJ Lovely Jr. led a tour through the 19,500-square-foot building currently under construction on Meadow Road. A ribbon cutting date hasn’t been set, but the town is looking at a goal for the first week of December being finished.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
NEWPORT, N.H. — The Newport School Board voted unanimously to approve the Edward J. Carr Newport Firefighters Association donation of $31,425 in honor of former fire chief. A public hearing was held on July 11 at the start of the board meeting, where Superintendent Donna Magoon explained that this will be awarded to the son or daughter of a Newport Fire Department member who is continuing their education after graduating from Newport High School or a secondary education institution.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
CLAREMONT, N.H. — Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is inviting the public to a chance to not only get to know the city’s officers and personnel, but also drop him into a pool of water in a dunk tank at the annual National Night Out on Aug. 6. This is the fourth year that Claremont has been participating in National Night Out, with Sgt. Trevor Dickerman taking the lead on the endeavor.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
CLAREMONT, N.H. — A fire stemming from improper disposal of smoking materials broke out at a single-family home on Roberts Road on Saturday night, and while the occupants were able to exit safely, the home was heavily damaged and a pet cat was killed. According to Chief Jim Chamberlain, on Saturday at 11:06 p.m. the Claremont Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 98 Roberts Hill Road. A first alarm was sounded when crews were en route, which called all Claremont personnel to the scene.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
CLAREMONT, N.H. — BeMobile Claremont continues its charitable endeavors this month with the 11th Annual Backpack Giveaway, which will provide free backpacks loaded up with school supplies and distributed to schoolchildren in the community. Store Manager Bret Sorter explained that the giveaway, which takes place July 29 through 31, is in its third year at the Claremont branch. He said that by taking part in the event three years ago, it was clear how much need there was in the community.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
sentinelsource.com | Bob Martin
CLAREMONT — The Claremont School District announced on Thursday that access to a bathroom faucet has been removed after 31.2 parts per billion of lead was detected, which is more than six times the amount where action needs to be taken. According to a letter addressed to parents and guardians on the SAU 6 website from Facility Director Steven Holt, outlet number 31 in Room 171 will not have service until the source has been identified and repairs are made.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
CLAREMONT, N.H. — The Claremont School District announced on Thursday that access to a bathroom faucet has been removed after 31.2 parts per billion of lead was detected, which is more than six times the amount where action needs to be taken. According to a letter addressed to parents and guardians on the SAU 6 website from Facility Director Steven Holt, outlet number 31 in Room 171 will not have service until the source has been identified and repairs are made.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
eagletimes.com | Bob Martin
Severe thunderstorms that brought winds of around 60 mph steamrolled through the city of Claremont, causing property damage, power outages and the partial closure of Main Street. Fire Chief Jim Chamberlain said his department responded to 19 calls with a range of severity. One of them involved a tree coming down on a vehicle with the occupant still inside. Fortunately nobody was injured.
