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CLAREMONT — On the tee pad at the first hole of the Moody Park Disc Golf course, Bret Sorter took careful aim then flung his disc and watched it slice through the air, curve around a couple of large trees and hit the metal chains above the basket and...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — In the wake of a SAU 6 board vote to terminate Superintendent Michael Tempesta on Thursday night, he told staff that he “was surprised.” “I never planned on leaving you like this,” Tempesta, who was hired in 2019, said in the Friday...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

NEWPORT — The SAU 43 administration and Newport School Board will hold a public hearing Thursday on a proposed $22.12 million budget, which represents an increase of nearly 1.8%, or $403,000, from the current fiscal year.The board last week approved...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — A developer is planning to bring burritos and burgers to Washington Street.Pending city approvals, DDMNS Realty will build a Chipotle Mexican Grill and a Wendy’s restaurant on the lots at 384 and 392 Washington Street, according to Daniel...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CHARLESTOWN — After the Selectboard narrowly adopted the proposed budget of Charlestown Fire Chief Mark LaFlam, the Wednesday’s board meeting turned contentious over a letter signed by department members claiming that they have faced “ridicule and...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — With memberships at the city’s community center down about a third from its peak several years ago, the City Council has turned to a professional consultant for a business plan to bring back members and increase revenues.The council voted,...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

PLAINFIELD — Sydney Leggett will serve as interim superintendent for the Plainfield and Cornish school districts following the resignation of Cory LeClair late last month.In an email to the community, Plainfield School Board Chairman Chris Forman said...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

It was almost never built and came perilously close to being torn down.Now, after musical and theatrical performances of every kind imaginable, including one featuring an elephant, Claremont Opera House will host a 125th anniversary party with a stage...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — Police Chief Mark Chase, who began his policing career as a patrolman in the city in 1990 and has served as chief since January 2017, will exit his post this summer.Chase, 54, recounted some milestones in his life including graduation from...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

Hanover Coach: Steve McConnell (9th year).League: NHIAA Division II.Last year: 11th at state meet with Ella Maclean, now at Southern Connecticut University, winning the 100-meter dash.Boys’ returners: Seniors — Taj Bagnato, Aidan Peterson, Sebastian...

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NEWPORT — The North Newport estate of former gunmaker William B. Ruger Jr. sold for just under $613,000 last month, according to property records, far below the $2.5 million list price for the restored home prior to the auction.One of the owners of...