Defeat in Maine a harsh blow to gay-marriage drive Nov 5, 2009
"At issue in the referendum was a law passed by Maine's Legislature last spring that would have allowed gays to wed. The law was put on hold after conservatives launched a petition drive to repeal it.Five other states have legalized gay marriage starting with Massachusetts in 2004, and followed by Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Iowa but all did so through legislation or court rulings, not by popular vote. In contrast, constitutional amendments banning gay marriage have been approved in... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police Commission Nov 4, 2009
KITTERY, Maine The townspeople re-elected two longtime town councilors, another familiar face and one newcomer in a high-turnout election dominated by state ballot issues ... KITTERY, Maine Voters gave an overwhelming stamp of approval to five municipal referendums Tuesday night ... KITTERY, Maine Frank Dennett scored a solid victory in the race for Town Council, in unofficial results. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gay marriage vote goes down to wire in Maine Nov 4, 2009
"In Eliot, members of the Christian Life Church were standing in front of Marshwood Middle School with their banner proclaiming them as strong YES on 1 supporters.Pastor Ron Satrape said between 50 and 75 church members have been actively working for the past month with Stand for Marriage Maine to get out the vote to repeal the gay marriage law. They've staffed phone banks, put out more than 1,000 signs, and walked door to door."We are not politically motivated, but motivated by what we believe... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Local election winners should rejoice, remove signs Nov 4, 2009
In Kittery, Maine, Frank Dennett, Jeffrey Pelletier and Jeffrey Thomson won three-year seats on the Town Council, while Jeff Brake claimed a one-year term. Patti Ayer and Lisa D'Angelo were unopposed for Kittery School Committee ... As this page is sent to press, we're still not clear on whether Maine voters rejected efforts to repeal the state's gay marriage law, but we know in Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick and York, the measure was soundly defeated, and for that we are grateful. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Taking shape Nov 1, 2009
our very essence as individuals," she continues, taking what would seem to be a quantum leap in logic from shapes leaning on shapes to this grand connection with our human makeup.But Umerlik's residency at Takt Kunstprojektraum Gallery in Berlin in summer of 2008 was a hugely enlightening experience for her, and was also impetus for this new way of looking at her own work. Along with memories of bullet-scarred buildings, remnants of communist Berlin and bleak amounts of concrete, the Kittery,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Founder of Dead Poets Society visits bards' graves Nov 1, 2009
" Next year, he hopes to scout out America's dead poets buried in Europe.He was especially intrigued by poets who've been forgotten altogether. He calls them the "doubly dead" because they suffered a second death when their works were "slowly consigned to literary oblivion. " Some of those include Madison Cawein, Eugene Fields, Virginia Boyle and Elizabeth Hollister Frost, he said.Skold also discovered that the final resting places of many poets dead or doubly dead are unknown. In Maine alone,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Big achievements at local schools Oct 31, 2009
Thumbs up to everyone involved in obtaining a rock climbing wall at Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine, in honor of Ben Perry, a 32-year-old teacher who died in January 2008 after a lengthy illness. A lot of people were involved in the process. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fishermen criticize new catch rules Oct 31, 2009
" while a man roamed the crowd dressed as the grim reaper, with NMFS printed on his scythe.Speakers addressed the crowd in front of a display of two fishermen at the gallows being hanged by a figure of Jane Lubchenco, chief of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which has charge over the fisheries service."The job you have done is not good enough. " fisherman Jay Driscoll, bullhorn in hand, shouted toward the building."The fishermen around me have found the courage to come... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Exiting lieutenant recalls 22 years in 'great police department' Oct 30, 2009
" Son of a 25-year Boston Police veteran and brother to a Massport cop, Puopolo is known as a marksman and one of his career scrapbooks holds a black-and-white photo of him as a toddler with his dad's Colt .38 Police Special service revolver. No one pushed him into law enforcement, he said, but by the time he was a teenager, he'd heard enough of his father's tales from the streets to know he wanted the same career.His first job in a uniform and a badge was as a Tufts University campus cop in... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Evangelists target spiritually cold New England Oct 29, 2009
It's tough, man," said a half-joking Joe Souza, a Southern Baptist missionary working north of Boston. "It's like, you found a cure for cancer and you want to give it away and nobody wants it. "Trinity College's American Religious Identification Survey released this year showed New England overtaking the Pacific Northwest as the least religious region in the country. Twenty-two percent of respondents here said they have no religious faith of any kind, highest in the country.In a Gallup poll this... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Our votes on Maine ballot questions Oct 28, 2009
Towns will lose those funds from all those new cars nearly $500,000 in York, $450,000 in Kittery, $400,000 in South Berwick, for instance ... Both the Kittery and York school districts received permission to opt out, and School Administrative District 35 (Eliot and South Berwick) was not among the affected districts from the start ... Having said that, there was incredibly strong opposition to the law during the consolidation process, particularly in York and Kittery. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kisses & disses: Oct 27, 2009
" As a matter of fact, I am and have a handicap tag if you had bothered to look. Maybe if you had back surgery at 34 that destroyed a nerve to your leg you would've kept your mouth shut. Thank you for trying to ruin my evening. KISSES to my friends who wouldn't allow your ignorant behavior to ruin our night and reminding me that being handicapped is not my fault. Heather PalmerGonicMany KISSES to Joyce Tracksler for her great new book and the very best of her 10 award-winning books. A must read,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Navy's Mentzer rolls in Marine Corps Marathon Oct 26, 2009
The engineering duty officer is stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. His wife, Amanda, 10-week-old daughter, Estelle, and in-laws were waiting for him at the finish, holding signs that said: "Run, Daddy Run" and "Go Daddy.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Funeral services set for 'mermaid girl' Oct 26, 2009
The quality of life was there. "Doctors never believed it would be when Shiloh was born Aug. 4, 1999. Infants with sirenomelia, or Mermaid Syndrome, rarely survive beyond a few days. And Shiloh was born with only one partially working kidney, no lower colon or genital organs and her legs were fused from the waist down. All Elmer and Leslie Pepin could do was take their baby home and love her for as long as she had left.But they did more than that: They fought for her.With the assistance of Dr.... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine gay marriage supporters lead in funding Oct 25, 2009
We are working hard to get our message out," said Fish, adding that an intense fundraising push will continue in the days ahead.George Smith, a State House lobbyist and commentator who has not taken sides on the issue, said a funding advantage like NO on 1's "almost always guarantees a win. "But Smith said a problem the repeal opponents still face is that the ballot, which includes two anti-tax questions and one to repeal a state school consolidation law, "is loaded with great issues for... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Urge lawmakers to lobby for bridge repair Oct 25, 2009
Closed since Friday, Oct. 16, the historic Memorial Bridge, which links Portsmouth and Kittery, Maine, appears to be in the final stretch in its race against time ... gov/dot/projects/portsmouthkittery/index. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wilmington business space acquired Oct 24, 2009
Known throughout New England, South Florida, and Europe for its retail, residential, industrial, and office developments, The RAM Companies was the original developer of factory outlets in Kittery and Freeport, Maine as well as in England and Israel. RAM s past work also includes the redevelopment of 21 buildings in Portland, Maine s Old Port area. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Defense bill includes shipbuilding provisions Oct 23, 2009
1 million for gate security improvements at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery; and $101 million for Saco Defense. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
High School football: Final two Division II playoff teams up in the air Oct 23, 2009
Friday October 23, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Repeat sex-assault suspect not in Maine registry Oct 22, 2009
It's just one more tool people can have access to. "About 3,500 people are listed on Maine's sex offender registry. It is the most visited destination on state government's Web site.Denbow was charged Oct. 13 with gross sexual assault involving a young girl he hired to clean his barber shop in Dover-Foxcroft. He is accused of having sex with the girl hundreds of times from 2004 and 2006 when she was between 10 and 12 years old, according to an affidavit.Denbow, of Shirley, is free on bail. He... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Traip-MHS tuition idea is worth exploring Oct 21, 2009
The Kittery and School Administrative Unit 35 school committees are approaching, with the correct amount of deliberation, a proposal to tuition Traip Academy students to Marshwood High School ... It is also a proposal that is inevitably going raise a number of concerns among residents, particularly of Kittery, who understandably have an emotional and historic attachment to their town high school ... Within these rather dismal state numbers are a few specific to SAD 35 and the Kittery School... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Governor losing sleep over budget crisis Oct 18, 2009
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Bridge into Maine will close for repairs A key link between Portsmouth, N.H., and Kittery, Maine, will be closed at least six weeks. Transportation officials in the two states say the decision was made after an inspection showed deterioration of a truss on the northern end of the bridge that carries US Route 1 over the Piscataqua River. (Boston Globe)
Memorial Bridge closed up to 6 weeks Oct 17, 2009
" Because of that, engineers at the department became concerned that it does not have the strength to continue to bear the loads of heavy trucks passing over it. The repairs to be made are still being finalized, according to Cass, but will likely involve additional steel plates being added to the area and bolted through the existing plates in order to strengthen the connection."That's what we're working through right now, what has to be done," said Cass, who called the closure "prudent for... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Thumbs up to paying tribute, selfless acts Oct 17, 2009
Thumbs up to the Pepperrell Project, volunteers who are restoring the tomb and memorial stone of one of Kittery, Maine's, most famous families. For the past 30 years, the site has been hidden by trees, but they have now been taken down and plans for landscaping the area are in the works. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Teens arrested at Maine drinking party Oct 15, 2009
KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- Police have charged 19 teenagers from Maine and New Hampshire in connection with an underage drinking party. Police said they confiscated over $350 worth of beer kegs and bottles of whiskey, vodka, rum and tequila from the Saturday party at a house in Kittery. (Concord Monitor)
Foliage reports go high-tech in Maine Oct 13, 2009
I love the design and concept of the site. The customized labels are heads above any other designs I've see. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Animals blessed at Kittery church's inaugural event Oct 12, 2009
" Humphrey welcomed his parishioners while standing next to a table with dog biscuits and a donations jar for Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery, joking at the beginning that he "didn't see any creatures (he was) completely uncomfortable with ... They are loved by God as much as God loves us, and he has charged us to take care of them," Humphrey said. After speaking to the group, he called forward each pet and owner, placed his hand on them and recited a blessing for both. Some dogs took time to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Flu shots — some do and some don't Oct 11, 2009
"Interviews with people on the street in Portsmouth on Wednesday bore out Aldridge's statement."No I'm not," said Nancy Jessurun of Portsmouth, when asked if she would get the vaccine. "I'm taking supplements to keep my immune system healthy. " Jeff Bernhardt said, "I don't think it's necessary. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Shipyard workers thank Shea-Porter Oct 10, 2009
KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- Workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are thanking New Hampshire Rep. Carol Shea-Porter for her efforts to eliminate a controversial pay-for-performance program. (Concord Monitor)
York County layoffs prove devastating Oct 8, 2009
In Lawrence's office alone, the ripples are enormous for all law enforcement personnel, including police in the southern county towns of York, Kittery, South Berwick and Eliot. The support staff provided a wide array of services, such as processing paperwork that provides the necessary bridge between police arrest and court prosecution, ensuring a variety of court documents are executed, including search warrants, providing services to victims, and tracking down and lining up witnesses. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bill allowing same-sex marriage in D.C. introduced Oct 7, 2009
"D.C. Councilman David Catania, who introduced the legislation at a standing-room only council meeting, is an independent and one of two openly gay council members."We are about to embark on an exciting journey here in the district," he said.His bill defines marriage as "the legally recognized union of 2 people" and says that "any person. may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH teen cited in Maine under distracted-driver law Oct 7, 2009
KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- A New Hampshire teenager has been cited under Maine's new distracted-driving law after allegedly crashing her car into a utility pole while texting on her cell phone. Kittery police Sgt. Charles Denault told the Portsmouth Herald that 19-year-old Jessica Jones admitted that she was texting when she crashed into the pole on Leach Road at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, knocking out power to the neighborhood for the remainder of the afternoon. (Concord Monitor)
Police: Teen's texting while driving caused crash Oct 6, 2009
I don't think she was speeding even," Denault said. She was not injured. The car, a 2000 Ford Windstar, sustained $1,500 in damage.As a result of the accident, however, Leach Road residents were without power into the early evening hours, Denault said, and traffic was routed around the road for the remainder of the afternoon.When investigating officers Chris Kondos and Chris Daggett arrived on scene, Jones had left the car and was standing down the road, probably concerned the pole would drop on... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NAACP spearheads prison vote drive in Maine Oct 6, 2009
"The NAACP is wrapping up its effort in Maine prisons this week. After next June's primary election, the organization plans to lead another drive at all 15 county jails, as well as state prisons.It's not focusing just on black inmates.Volunteers already have registered an estimated 200 or more inmates at five of the state's seven adult correctional centers. The Maine State Prison's NAACP chapter the only one of its kind in New England has 70 members, many of them white, including the branch... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Stimulus $'s went here there and everywhere Oct 4, 2009
"In Portsmouth, Mayor Tom Ferrini, said stimulus money funded a $1.2 million State Street reconstruction project, a $30,000 water conservation grant and that the city has applied for 15 other competitive grants.The city's school district, like dozens of towns and cities in Maine and New Hampshire, has also received millions in federal stimulus package grants for a wide range of programs."For a 400-year-old city like Portsmouth with many infrastructure needs, this infrastructure investment is... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Firefighters cross U.S. in pink fire engine to fight breast cancer Oct 1, 2009
" For more, visit www.pinkribbontour.com.Deb Cram/dcram@seacoastonline.com By David Ramsay news@seacoastonline.com October 01, 2009 2:00 AM KITTERY, Maine Breast cancer survivors young and old, plus husbands, relatives and caregivers, signed their names and wrote inspirational messages Wednesday on a pink fire truck covered with ribbons at Kittery Trading Post to raise awareness and inspire hope.Dave Graybill, a firefighter from Glendale, Ariz., who founded the effort, said he was inspired 20... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Growers count pluses, minuses of crops Sep 30, 2009
But we'd be saying, 'Wow, look at all the pumpkins that aren't going to quite make it (Seacoast New Hampshire)
EEE virus kills 125 Maine pheasants Sep 25, 2009
Had veal and it had awful taste (like it was (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Drug raid nets at least 5,000 pot plants in Maine Sep 24, 2009
The establishment itself was comfortable. But I was not happy with the service of the waitstaff. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Navy: Maine shipyard hired nearly 450 workers Sep 23, 2009
KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- With its fiscal year coming to a close, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has reported a total of 443 new employees throughout the year, exceeding hiring estimates. Shipyard officials originally planned to hire 405 employees as part of an aggressive hiring program to replace retiring employees and reduce overtime. (Concord Monitor)
Maine worker discovers new hire is lost brother Sep 23, 2009
"Dow's hired Randy Joubert on July 7, and soon afterward co-workers began commenting on how similar he and Nisbet looked. Both are light-haired, wear glasses and have stocky builds. Their goatees and curled-brim baseball caps add to the effect.Joubert, 36, laughed off the commentary but admits he noticed the similarities himself, even mentioning them to his fiancee. He started taking the comments more seriously when people also took notice while he and Nisbet, 35, were out making... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine firefighter acquitted on abuse charges Sep 22, 2009
It's a very family oriented restaurant and the wait-staff is (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Grand jury indicts Maine lobsterman's daughter Sep 22, 2009
The food is not very good, service is spotty and it is very expensive (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine fair site watched for EEE Sep 21, 2009
We come here a lot and the only thing is sometimes the service can be a little slow, and since they also (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Put down that phone! Maine law targets distracted drivers Sep 20, 2009
"The way the law will typically work is that if someone is in an accident that was caused by distracted driving, the new infraction can be added to the charges already arising from the incident.The fine for each infraction is $119, said State Police Lt. Chris Grotton, who crafted the bill with sponsor Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. Judges do have discretion to decrease it to $25 or increase it to $500, depending on the circumstances, Grotton said."Not long ago, there was a person who drifted over... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Football: Clippers sail past Traip, 58-0 Sep 19, 2009
Traips Mike Collins, right, is tackled by Yarmouths Brodie Woodson, left, in the third quarter of Fridays Western Maine Class C football game at Memorial Field in Kittery, Maine ... KITTERY, Maine The Yarmouth High School football team had finally hit the boiling point. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Readings and Signings Sep 18, 2009
Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., and 2 Walker St., Kittery, Maine. Call (207) 439-1553. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
$100 counterfeit bills spotted in Maine, NH Sep 18, 2009
KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- Police are working with the Secret Service to determine who's responsible for the recent use of counterfeit $100 bills spent in New Hampshire and Maine stores. In Kittery, Maine, Detective Sgt. Ron Avery said an investigation of counterfeit money being taken by cashiers at retailers on Route 1 over the weekend has turned up more confirmed reports of fake money being used to buy items ... Avery said the investigation of counterfeit money being used in Kittery began on... (Concord Monitor)
Maine plant to close in coming year Sep 17, 2009
Atmosphere is good but the food just is mediocre especially for the (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In the kitchen Sep 16, 2009
Meet Craig Spinney, the executive chef at Robert's Maine Grill in Kittery, Maine ... Spinney, a native of Eliot, Maine, now lives in Kittery ... Robert's Maine Grill, 326 US Route 1, Kittery, Maine, (207) 439-0300, www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Thumbs up to good deeds and good fun Sep 15, 2009
Thumbs up to John Taddeo, who has pretty much taken over as the main caretaker of John Paul Jones Park on the Kittery side of the Memorial Bridge. He does the mowing on his green John Deere rider. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Costs dim the allure of storied beacons Sep 15, 2009
Jeremy D Entremont, shown near Whaleback Light in Kittery Point, Maine, said selling a lighthouse to private owners is a bit of a roll of the dice. (Joanne Rathe/ Globe Staff) By Globe Staff / September 15, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Wounded warriors come to Maine camp Sep 14, 2009
Definitely try this place if you are a sushi (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine tax challenge advances Sep 12, 2009
The food was delicious and the decor was beautiful (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine bracing for more swine flu Sep 11, 2009
I expected bar food and got a delightful surprise. The staff was great, so fun, it was a litle slow when we were. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine towns mourn teen killed in crash Sep 11, 2009
and we'll have our heads up, knowing that he's fine," the poster read.Later in the evening, a large group gathered at the front of the church to watch a slideshow created by friend Mike Bakas, featuring pictures of Blangiardi from his youngest years. For many, Blangiardi's smile and his friendly nature made him an easy person to like. Through this week, friends recalled him as someone who lit up a room and had a friend in every corner of Marshwood High School.Grandmother Dot Tremblay said... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Passenger injured after boat strikes cement piling in Piscataqua Sep 10, 2009
The hull was compromised, they could hear the splintering. The food here was excellent and we've had Indian from coast to. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Services slated for teen killed in crash Sep 10, 2009
"Anyone who wishes to leave a message in Anthony's memory and has a Facebook account can do so at the group "We Love You Anthony," according to Bakas.On the Eliot Online e-mail listing, word began to circulate that a request to hold the memorial at Marshwood High School had been turned down by administrators, prompting some residents to make calls or send letters to the administration. Superintendent Jeff Bearden, speaking generally because he said he wished to respect the privacy of the family,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
One severely hurt in boat crash on Piscataqua River Sep 10, 2009
The hull was compromised; they could hear the splintering. Lady who was seating was obviously out of her league regarding handling. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man crushed by half-ton boulder Sep 8, 2009
"The ambulance took Donovan to a staging area behind the Lafayette Center, where he was then loaded onto a LifeFlight helicopter for the ride to Maine Medical Center.A spokesman for the hospital said no information was available on Donovan's condition Monday night.While authorities say they don't know why Donovan was on the embankment, friends say they have a good idea what he was doing there."I'd guess he was down there with his camera, taking pictures," said Kristina Hogue.Hogue said Donovan... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine Turnpike workers thank tourists Sep 8, 2009
They have fantastic food (love their burgers and their salads) and great beer. The atmostphere is perfect for. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine police wrap up anti-DUI campaign Sep 7, 2009
I don't know what they do but I hope they keep doing it (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Two weddings and some ashes Sep 6, 2009
"Crossing the Sagamore Bridge onto the Cape he finds himself dwelling on his parents' summer traditions. "Zipping along Route 6, Griffin realized he was humming 'That Old Black Magic,' the song his parents had sung ironically both university English professors, that's how they did most things every time they crossed the Sagamore, substituting Cape for black. "Ivy-League educated, destined for great things in academia, his parents had found themselves stuck in the hated Midwest, unable to find a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kittery design firm delves into arcology, the next thing in 'green' building Sep 6, 2009
Tangram 3DS, of Kittery, Maine, created multimedia and animation for NOAH, the proposed New Orleans Arcology Habitat, as seen in this animation of the New Orleans skyline ... Address: 21 Rogers Road, Suite 1, Kittery, Maine ... Tangram 3DS, based in Kittery, Maine, is gaining an international reputation for multimedia design and animation, now a staple of major corporate presentations and marketing. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine: bridge 'not our priority' Sep 4, 2009
"He did not dispute the comment that the bridge is not a priority for Maine DOT. "We've said all along that Memorial Bridge is not our priority," Latti said.Local advocates for the bridge's rehabilitation say they believe Sweeney's sentiments are on the mark and indicative of what they see as Maine's ultimate disinterest in the project, which will put an upcoming stimulus grant application at risk.The draft report, sent to the Herald this week, is essentially minutes of an Aug. 18 meeting at the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
