Local women compete in kitchen for $10,000 prize Oct 31, 2009
"Robinson said her love of food came from her mother."She always does everything with love," she said. "She showed us that a lot of the time by what she made us to eat. "It is from this lesson Robinson gained her passion for cooking and said is it is what makes her recipe so good."I make everything with love and passion," she said. "I think love makes it taste good. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
FairPoint files for bankruptcy Oct 27, 2009
"Besides negotiating with banks and bondholders to restructure its debt, FairPoint has been asking its nearly 3,000 union employees in the three-state region for concessions in a cost-cutting move.Union leaders, meanwhile, said FairPoint's problems were caused by "crushing debt and an organizational chaos," not by its work force."We recognized from the start that the business plan was flawed, the debt was too high and they were in over their heads in rolling into their new computer systems,"... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Forces: U.S. tion/Casualties - Special Reports from CNN.com. There have been 4,671 coalition deaths -- 4,354 Americans, two Australians, one Azerbaijani, 179 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, five Georgians, one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, three Latvians, 22 Poles, three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, one South Korean, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians -- in the Iraq war as of October 23, 2009, according to a CNN... (CNN -- Specials)
Writing about writing Oct 25, 2009
To further entangle author and character, Irving creates obvious career parallels: Angel becomes an international success in the late 1970s with his fourth novel, as Irving did with his fourth, The World According to Garp ; Angel publishes an abortion novel called East of Bangor in the mid-1980s just as Irving published The Cider House Rules ; cameos are made by well-known colleagues of Irving s such as Kurt Vonnegut, John Cheever, Raymond Carver, Marvin Bell, and Salman Rushdie; Boston,... (Boston Globe)
Writers on a New England Stage presents Isabel Allende Oct 21, 2009
" Live music will be performed by the award-winning house band Dreadnaught. The live show will be rebroadcast on New Hampshire Public Radio. Tickets for the evening will go on sale to Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio members on Saturday, November 7, at noon. The general public can purchase beginning Saturday, November 21. Autographed copies of ISLAND BENEATH THE SEA can be reserved for $24.29, discounted from the retail price of $26.99 when purchased in advance. "Since we began the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
2 men charged in NH Econo Lodge robbery Oct 20, 2009
WMUR-TV says 17-year-old Arthur Cummings and 20-year-old Raymond Perez were arraigned Monday on robbery charges. The two men are accused of tying up and robbing an employee behind the counter at the Econo Lodge early Friday. (Concord Monitor)
NH man faces trial in beating deaths Oct 19, 2009
" Police say Todd Peters, 36, of Weare, entered the home the younger King shared with his girlfriend, Edith Riley, 35, and fatally bludgeoned both of them. Riley died later the same day, Oct. 11. King lingered for nearly two weeks at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and died Oct. 24.Jury selection begins Nov. 2 in a trial in which Peters faces six counts in the deaths.Police had responded to the neighborhood in the days before the fatal attack, for complaints of threats with bats and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Suit against Ri Ra alleges $300K unpaid Oct 19, 2009
The act of invoicing for amounts not justly due is not actionable. "Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant opened their ninth traditional Irish pub at 22 and 26 Market Street in Portsmouth in late March of this year.The restaurant features a century-old bar salvaged from two pubs in Ireland, Irish music and Irish cuisine, and is the brainchild of owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan, who are natives of Dublin.The Portsmouth location, which was previously two banks, went through significant renovations,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The power of pink: Cancer survivors walk for awareness Oct 19, 2009
"Judi Fontas, a resident of North Hampton, took part in her first walk as part of a team of food service workers from Winnacunnet High School.Fontas, who wore a pink cowboy hat like her other team members, said the event is of special significance to her, as a close friend of someone who battles breast cancer."It's just one of many cases, but breast cancer is so dangerous and fatal in some cases," she said.Fontas said raising awareness about breast cancer is important because it has a broad... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Economic seminar or tax summit? Oct 18, 2009
Economic seminar or tax summit. We are accused by some of not doing our jobs well, so this is an opportunity to make us all more knowledgeable. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wood Island Lifesaving Station eyed for demolition Oct 17, 2009
"Because the building is in such a state of disrepair, Spiller said, most of the structure would need to be knocked down even in a scenario in which some of it was stabilized and restored to its former glory. The cost associated with that estimated to be about $900,000 would be prohibitive for Kittery, she added."Our committee believes that, at this time, the town cannot afford to make that kind of expenditure," Spiller said. "It's doubtful that any kind of donors would come forward for... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Awards abound as N.H. Film Fest hits Portsmouth Oct 17, 2009
It's time to change that," Thompson said. "If the government's not going to, filmmakers have to band together and step up a notch. "He asked area filmmakers and film aficionados to petition the government to offer more tax incentives like Massachusetts, so the Granite State can create a filmmaking structure that would establish working crews in the area for major productions."When a major movie is made here, it puts New Hampshire back on the map," he said.The award for New Hampshire Documentary... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Monument honors Portsmouth firefighters Oct 16, 2009
" The fruit of years of fund raising, planning and the work of well-known Canaan artist Emile Birch was dedicated at a ceremony featuring members of the department both past and present. The firefighters to whom the monument is dedicated can see more than just a brick structure, a pair of bronze statues of firefighters, more than just the first city-owned piece of artwork in the downtown in 25 years, more than the $101,000 in costs for the monument, plaza and landscaping paid for by donations... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Northeastern Crime Log Oct 15, 2009
NUPD escorted him out of the lobby and identified him as Raymond Richards, a 47-year-old man with a New Hampshire address. He is wanted by the Boston Police on a warrant for defrauding a restaurant and was arrested. (Northeastern News, MA)
N.H. argues claim to $110M malpractice fund Oct 15, 2009
At the end of the day, it can't take it," Fitzgerald said last week.The state is arguing that it set up the fund, the Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, in 1975 to fill a gap in the availability of malpractice insurance and did not give policyholders a vested interest in any surplus.The state says the surplus is from premiums, investment income, efficient operations and good claims management. It says the surplus also grew partly because the association did not pay state taxes... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New book offers lessons from writing teacher Don Murray Oct 15, 2009
The voice of the writing will tell you what to do. " Don Murray For nearly 60 years, University of New Hampshire professor Don Murray was a tireless explorer, chronicler, and advocate of writers, writing, and the teaching of writing. Through the years and over numerous books, academic articles, newspaper columns, classroom handouts, writing conferences, and warm collegial conversations, thousands of students, writers, and teachers benefited from Murray's work. A new book, "The Essential Don... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dan Parr, N.H. basketball legend, joining Hall of Fame Oct 8, 2009
That's how mad I was. He was the one that talked me into applying that day. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Photo Gallery Oct 8, 2009
From left to right: CMDCM Alexander Atkinson, Command Master Chief of Naval Submarine Support Center; Barbara Ross, FFSC Director; Captain Marc Denno, Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE); Tricia Hoskins, FFSC Work and Family Life Supervisor; CMDCM Raymond Powell, Command Master Chief of SUBASE; and Mary Catherine Murano, MWR Deployed Forces Support Coordinator. Visit the FFSC Waterfront Mobile Service Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for FFSC, and... (The Dolphin, CT)
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)
New event brews up sudsy, soggy crowd Oct 5, 2009
" The 2009 New Hampshire Brew Fest brought 28 breweries, 91 brews and at least 2,000 people to Redhook Ale Brewery in Portsmouth.Two sample sessions were held on Saturday noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. under packed white tents, as music played from across the soggy grass.The inaugural event was presented as a fund-raiser for the Prescott Park Arts Festival in partnership with Master Brewers Association of America and WHEB's The Morning Buzz."I think it's fantastic, especially for its first... (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)
'Vigilance' sculpture to be dedicated at Portsmouth fire station Oct 2, 2009
"The artwork by renowned Canaan, NH, artist Emile Birch is based on the concept of the enduring gift of vigilance: "To be always on watch. " On one side of the 13-foot-tall brick archway will be a bronze figure representing Portsmouth's long history of firefighting. His helmet will bear the name of one of the city's original firefighting companies, Kearsarge. A fireman of today who has the responsibility for the future of the city will stand on the other side. His helmet will display a "9" for... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BUSINESS IN BRIEF: Covidien inks deal to buy Westwood medical device firm Oct 1, 2009
The defendants are: Allen Seymour of Oxford, Raymond A. Desautels III of Oxford, Jason Passell of Worcester and Judith Piette of Worcester. Loading commenting interface. (Easton Journal, MA)
Neighbors want to know how Stratham woman died Sep 30, 2009
"Jeffery Strelzin, chief of the homicide unit for the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office, said only that the office is conducting a "death investigation. "Once the toxicology report is available, the medical examiner's office will determine a cause of death, he said."The toxicology report will rule out drugs and will also rule out any other medical issues," Strelzin said. "There are a variety of things that are done. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rye country club owner Binnie may run for Senate Sep 26, 2009
" Binnie is also president of the Portsmouth-based Carlisle Capital Corp. and has lived in New Hampshire for 20 years.If Binnie decides to run, he will face off in a primary next September against former New Hampshire Attorney General and perceived front-runner Kelly Ayotte, who resigned from her post earlier this year to dedicate her time to campaigning. He would also be running against Manchester attorney and former gubernatorial candidate Ovide Lamontagne and Portsmouth resident Sean Mahoney,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Former teachers faces federal charges Sep 26, 2009
U.S. Attorney Paula Silsby said Friday that 28-year-old James Raymond of Auburn was indicted on two counts of transporting a minor in interstate commerce with intent to engage in sexual activity. The indictment stems from two events in which Raymond traveled between Maine and New Hampshire with a minor in 2007, the same year he was charged while working as a music teacher at Park Avenue School in Auburn ... Raymond was arrested Friday. (Concord Monitor)
City threatens legal action; police cancel forum on overtime pay Sep 24, 2009
For the quality of food, their prices are some of the best in town and the atmosphere is pleasant (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Winnacunnet's Nash is N.H. Teacher of the Year Sep 24, 2009
"The 25-year veteran science teacher at Winnacunnet is now the state's candidate for the National Teacher of the Year Award.Barry said the award is given out each year to an exceptionally skilled and dedicated teacher who has the respect and admiration of students, teachers, administrators and the community."The winner serves as an ambassador for all excellent teachers in the state," Barry said.Nash said he was overwhelmed by the honor."Right now the only thought that is bouncing around in my... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. National Guard unveils weapon Sep 23, 2009
" Hassan was one of approximately 20 legislators, executive councilors, former and current guardsmen, employers and media who were invited on a field trip to see both components of the National Guard, Air and Army, in action Tuesday. The group left in the morning in two KC-135 tankers from Pease International Airport, witnessed a midflight refueling, then landed at Fort Drum to watch a live-fire exercise of the new high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMAR).At $2.5 million apiece, the HIMAR... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Guns replace yoga at NH peace day protest Sep 22, 2009
RAYMOND, N.H. (AP) -- It may take more than a few deep breaths to bring peace back to Raymond, N.H.. About 40 protesters, including some carrying guns, showed up at the town common on Sunday after the town refused to allow Molly Schlangen to hold a "yoga for peace" gathering in honor of the International Day of Peace. (Concord Monitor)
Tyco slashes local work force Sep 22, 2009
It's a result of less workload, unfortunately. "The facility, located at 100 Piscataqua Drive, is very unique, he said, because it was focused on production of undersea cable. Tyco Telecommunications manufactures cable, repeaters and branching units at the Tyco Integrated Cable Systems facility in Newington, according to the company Web site.Colin Manning, spokesman for Gov. John Lynch, said state agencies have been working with the company to provide employment resources to the laid-off... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The 16 years' war Sep 20, 2009
Wal-Mart supporters include (from left) Mary Groff, Raymond Gadue, Bill Groff, and Eileen Gadue at the proposed site in a cornfield. Raymond Gadue held a paper with more than 14,000 signatures of others who back the move. (Boston Globe)
USF-CSU: Game Day Sep 20, 2009
The USF Bulls (2-0 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST) face the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (0-2 overall) tonight at Raymond James Stadium for a 7 pm night game. The Bulls enter the game 2-0 after beating 35-13 last week and Wofford 40-7 on opening day. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Portsmouth looking at number of events, effects on city Sep 20, 2009
""You can't have it both ways," said Donald Coker, who organizes the city's tall ship visits every year and lives downtown. "Either you live in a place where you roll up the sidewalks at 6 o'clock, or you live in a place where people want to come to. ""You can never have enough events that showcase the city," said Paul Sorli, who is president of the Downtown Business Association and owns Portsmouth Gas Light Co. restaurant. "There may be some pain on a particular day, but it all helps,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sampler for Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2009
50 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Eloie Morin Sr. of Prospect Street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Miss Cecile Dupre of Paris Street, who worked at the Marlborough Co-operative Bank, spent a week vacationing on Cape Cod Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Cannon and daughter Melissa Ann of West Main Street returned home from a vacation spent with friends in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. 25 YEARS AGO Christopher Dupuis, son of Bob and Madeline Dupuis, received the Eagle Scout award at an awards... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
S.C. State starting center lost for season Sep 16, 2009
South Carolina State enjoyed good fortune with Raymond Duck Harrison playing center. In four years, the Columbia native started 42 of 46 games snapping the football for the Bulldogs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Molly Codeanne continues family tradition of showing horses Sep 11, 2009
The horse-showing tradition began with June Larson and her husband Dr. Raymond Larson, a veterinarian. The couple established the family-owned Cedarledge Farm in Wethersfield in 1946, for the "breeding and training of fine American Saddlebred horses." "Not a lot of people have a tradition that special," Molly said of being a fourth-generation rider. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
NH delivers bottled water to Raymond residents Sep 11, 2009
RAYMOND, N.H. (AP) -- State officials have told a neighborhood in Raymond, N.H., to drink and cook with bottled water after the discovery of low levels of contamination in nearby wells. The state is trying to get the town of Raymond to extend water to the Windmere development. (Concord Monitor)
Seacoast Foundation fights for rights to Portsmouth Regional Hospital Sep 9, 2009
" The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in July 2008 that a leveraged buyout of Hospital Corporation of America the company that purchased the then-nonprofit local hospital in 1983 did not trigger the right of the foundation to repurchase the hospital if it was sold or transferred by HCA. Known as the right of first refusal, the clause had been included in the sales agreement between the hospital and HCA.The high court ruled that, while the 2006 leveraged buyout did not trigger that right, an... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Leaves and pages turn in the fall books preview Sep 7, 2009
Raymond Carver: A Writer's Life. by Carol Sklenicka (Simon ter). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Time now to think of others Sep 6, 2009
That's why Brody notes that Rockingham Community Action, with offices in Portsmouth, Seabrook, Raymond and other Seacoast towns, can accommodate multiple needs beyond fuel. "It makes a big difference for people who are basically in crisis," she says. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Labor Day reflections Sep 6, 2009
The vast majority of the work force can't do that without organizing and negotiating as a group," she said.The Employee Free Choice Act was one of the top campaign issues for organized labor during the 2008 campaign. The measure has drawn fire from business groups and conservatives for changing union organizing election rules. The pro-business funded Workforce Fairness Institute is one of many anti-EFCA groups that have sprung up in the past years."The so-called Employee 'Free' Choice Act more... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Aliens' in Exeter! Sep 6, 2009
" Related Stories "Aliens rule. ""Pine Bush, N.Y.""We come in peace. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Friday's Scores Sep 5, 2009
Raymond 38, Farmington 6. Salem 40, Dover 21. (Concord Monitor)
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)
Pol nabbed on New Hampshire booze run Sep 4, 2009
This year is used Independent Pest Services and (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Merrimack, NH, charter school triples enrollment Aug 31, 2009
The new director is Andrew Maloney, a former public school teacher in Raymond and Londonderry who most recently was principal at St. Joseph Regional Junior High School in Manchester. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Locals have health care questions for Shea-Porter Aug 28, 2009
"Both supporters and opponents of reform are expected to be out in full force the liberal organization Moveon.org and the conservative New Hampshire Tea Party have encouraged members to arrive by noon to rally for the 2 p.m. event in Portsmouth. While not everyone will get in or be able to ask a question, the Herald offers this sampling from Seacoast region politicians, opinion makers, small business owners and physicians on what they would ask Shea-Porter, and why.William Hurley, the president... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
LETTER: Guns at health care meeting is outrageous Aug 28, 2009
Raymond and Louise Denny of La Center were surprised last week to receive a mailing from Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, entitled "2009 Future of American Health Survey." ... Raymond Denny, a retired insurance underwriter, characterized the question as akin to "Have you stopped beating your wife yet?". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Flagg left a legacy of service to Danvers Aug 27, 2009
Tracy Flagg is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Osgood of Danvers; two grandchildren, Lynn Trott of Loudon, N.H., and Raymond L. Osgood of Switzerland; and several great-grandchildren. He was also the grandfather of the late Catherine Maihos. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Family: Body pulled from ocean likely Eric James Aug 26, 2009
" Related Stories Eric's mother, Marie-Helene James, said Monday night that Eric's American dentist has no X-ray records for him. In Eric's native France, his dental records would be 12 years old and his French dentist reported that he disposed of them after 10 years, she said."DNA testing has to take place," she said, noting that the state crime lab estimated it will take a month to confirm the person's identity.Darwin said he and his mother provided DNA samples on Monday.One of the James'... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mass. can't collect taxes on tires sold in N.H. Aug 26, 2009
"Prior to the ruling, experts such as University of Georgia tax law professor Walter Hellerstein warned it was possible that state residents would not just pay taxes on everything they buy in New Hampshire, but that neighboring higher sales tax states like Connecticut and Rhode Island would try to recover revenues lost when their residents shopped in Massachusetts.Hellerstein said Tuesday that the case ended with "a whimper, rather than a bang" because the high court was able to avoid any... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Regulators review alleged FairPoint deception Aug 25, 2009
We don't presume the truth of the allegations, but we would like to know what the answer is. "FairPoint, based in Charlotte, N.C., has faced a litany of problems getting ready for and then taking over the $2.3 billion phone network acquisition it made from Verizon last year. Earlier this month, the Vermont board opened a probe into whether to revoke FairPoint's right to do business in the state.Regulators from all three states are planning on a joint hearing in New Hampshire on Sept. 9 on... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Right View: Whats the rush? Aug 25, 2009
I can imagine how the Obama Bridge and Tunnel Authority might have handled the Walden Street Bridge: You folks in your SUVs messed things up and we ve got to clean up after you so we re building a billion dollar tunnel from Raymond Park to Mass Ave. Now get out of the way and don t do a lot of talking. Peter Wilson is a writer who lives on Huron Avenue and a member of the Ward 9 Cambridge Republican City Committee. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Bill churning up coastal conditions Aug 24, 2009
"On Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, issued a coastal flood advisory from midnight to 5 p.m. and a high surf advisory from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday for areas including York and Rockingham counties. There is also a small craft advisory in effect through late Sunday night. Related Stories Links "High energy easterly swells will top out at 10 to 15 feet off the coast of Maine on Sunday," the NWS reported. "This will cause minor to moderate splash-over conditions, some... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Shaheen defends health care reform to NH seniors Aug 22, 2009
In Manchester, David Longhenry of Raymond told Shaheen his main objection to the reform bills being negotiated in Congress is the cost. "The cost absolutely frightens me," he said. (Concord Monitor)
Saunders winners overcome obstacles Aug 22, 2009
Alliette, 28, of Raymond, finished in second place (31:58), while Johnson finished third (32:20). "I've been getting my runs in but I haven't been getting a whole lot of sleep," Mentzer said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Portsmouth mayor named to gaming study commission Aug 21, 2009
They have agreed to do the hard work necessary to gather reliable data and facts, and perform unbiased and detailed analysis about gaming proposals and how they may impact New Hampshire in order to contribute to a more informed public debate on this issue," Gov. Lynch said. "I thank them for agreeing to serve. The hours on the NEW coupon are listed. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Squirrel causes power outages in southern NH Aug 21, 2009
Parts of the following towns were affected: Auburn, Chester, Deerfield, Derry, Londonderry, Manchester and Raymond. Power was rerouted so Deerfield, and Manchester have been restored. (Concord Monitor)
Removal of Greenland's Winnicut Dam to begin in August Aug 13, 2009
The food is very disappointing and very over priced for (Seacoast New Hampshire)
OdysseyNH in Hampton to close after 39 years Aug 13, 2009
" OdysseyNH rents three locations in Hampton from the Odyssey Foundation; the Adolescent Treatment Center on Winnacunnet Road, the OdysseyNH Academy on High Street and the Blue Heron Inn on Landing Road. In addition, the organization operates the OdysseyNH Family Center in Canterbury, N.H.OdysseyNH (ONH), formerly Odyssey House Inc., has provided substance abuse services to New Hampshire youth, families and women since 1970. As New Hampshire's first residential treatment program, it claims to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Exchange City to leave Wentworth School Aug 12, 2009
"One of the possibilities is to use the land to replace Alumni Field, the softball field that will be built on if the City Council approves a bond to expand and renovate Portsmouth Middle School next week.The city is obligated to replace the field somewhere in the city and School Board Chairman Mitch Shuldman said last week the Wentworth School site may be the best option out there."That's an option that has been discussed," said Sullivan.The 2005 master plan envisioned rezoning the site from... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obama to talk health care at Portsmouth High School Aug 9, 2009
Each individual selected will have the opportunity to pick up a maximum of two tickets," the White House press release said. TICKET INFORMATION Members of the public wishing to attend the town hall may online. The Web site will be available until 3 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Aug. 8. Related Stories Portsmouth Fire Department officials said Friday that depending on combinations of bleachers and chairs in the school gymnasium, the capacity would be at least 500 people. It's not known how many... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obama to visit region Tuesday for health care reform event Aug 8, 2009
I also hope he spends a little more time listening to (N.H.) Sen. Judd Gregg and the Republicans about how to reform health care without a government takeover. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Artist creates hippo, bear and whale benches for library Aug 8, 2009
I think it's wonderful addition," said Mary Ann List, library director. "It's artistic as well as playful. We've been pleasantly surprised that children understand these are sculptures, but they also understand they're approachable. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
