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Salem's Eric Perrault Signs with MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks
The lefthanded pitcher and former Keene State standout recently recovered from Tommy John surgery on his elbow.

Email: Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com Work Phone: (603) 531-9467 Hometown: Dover, NH
Birthday: May 8, 1987
Bio
I'm a lifelong Seacoast resident, and not long after graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2009 with a degree in journalism, I had the honor of working for my hometown daily newspaper, Foster's Daily Democrat. I spent almost two years as the Somersworth, Rollinsford and Southern Maine beat reporter, forming some great personal and work relationships along the way.
I've won some journalism awards during my relatively short career — which also features several years in a variety of editorial roles at UNH's student paper, The New Hampshire — although I'm not the type of person to gloat about those achievements.
I became a journalist because I love talking with people. I really enjoy listening to their stories, joking around with complete strangers, and just being out in the community and writing about everything going on.
In addition to being a writer, I also happen to be a musician and a rabid hockey fan. I love playing out on stage and listening to music, watching and playing hockey, watching movies, reading novels, and spending time with friends and family.
Your Beliefs
Never take yourself too seriously, and enjoy what you do.
Politics
Respectfully non-political
Religion
Respectfully non-religious
Favorite Book
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite Musician/Artist/Band
A four-way tie: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Aerosmith, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie
If I had to pick just one, it would be "The Shawshank Redemption," although there are many.
The lefthanded pitcher and former Keene State standout recently recovered from Tommy John surgery on his elbow.

Visiting hours will be held Friday in Hampton for Dr. Robert M. Marchant, a longtime Seacoast obstetrician and gynecologist.
Visiting hours will be held Friday in Hampton for Dr. Robert M. Marchant, a longtime Seacoast obstetrician and gynecologist.
Longtime Salem resident Joseph L. 'Butch' Couture Jr., 71, was laid to rest on Nov. 20 after a "long courageous battle with cancer."
Visiting hours will be held Friday in Hampton for Dr. Robert M. Marchant, a longtime Seacoast obstetrician and gynecologist.
A local woman and her family made an appearance on the popular game show Monday, and they nearly made it a victorious one.
A local woman and her family made an appearance on the popular game show Monday, and they nearly made it a victorious one.
Toy donations to help children have better holidays will get outlet customers a 10-percent-off coupons.
Toy donations to help children have better holidays will get outlet customers a 10-percent-off coupons.
A 2008 GMC Torrent owned by the town was recently keyed outside the public works compound.
A man in what has appeared to be an unmarked police cruiser has flashed a badge while talking with drivers, although police say he isn't a cop.
This photo wasn't taken in town, but it certainly has a hue of blue very familiar to longtime fans of this series.
Four Salem officers were recently able to safely resolve an uncommon type of issue, even though they had "nothing" to help them.
Edwin Echevarria, 25, allegedly orchestrated thousands of dollars in fake returns and cash thefts at the Salem Sears.
After placing first in the department with high marks on the sergeant's exam, Hampton Police Officer Scott Bates has been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Healthy and eager to resume his managerial career, Jon Sistare has taken a town manager job in Connecticut.
A suspect claiming to have a knife got into an altercation with a clerk after trying to steal one of the store's cash registers.