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Portsmouth police seek help identifying person of interest in Market Basket incident
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who may be connected to an incident that occurred at the Market Basket on Woodbury Ave. on Friday, April 5. The department released a photograph of the person of interest, who was seen...
Here are some special places to celebrate Mother's Day on the Seacoast in NH and Maine
Restaurants around the Seacoast will wine and dine our family heroes this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Here are some of their plans to celebrate your Mom. It’s time to make your plans and reservations. Restaurant and business owners, if you don’t see your holiday specials listed here, please email news@seacoatonline.com with the details of what you’re offering, and we’ll update this list.
New Hampshire’s Best Ice Cream Shop Serves Impressive Portions in a Peaceful Farm Setting
Do you prefer chocolatey options like rocky road and s'mores, vanilla ones like cookies n crème and moose tracks, or those that are entities of their own like strawberry, pistachio, and coffee? And we haven't even gotten into the presentation. Cup or cone? No toppings or all the toppings? The possibilities are endless.
'Mayor of Hampton Beach' mourned: Casino’s Jake Fleming leaves lasting legacy
HAMPTON — For more than 40 years at the Hampton Beach Casino, the face and voice of the building and its many attractions was general manager John “Jake” Fleming. Fleming, 71, died Sunday, April 14, in his Hampton home after a year of fighting esophageal cancer. He was responsible for making the complex and its many games and eateries run all summer long. He had a hand in moving the Seafood Festival from Hampton Beach State Park to Ocean Boulevard, and he and his wife Maura owned the Purple Urchin together for 25 years.
Portsmouth Teen Surrenders on 31 New Charges Related to Hate-Inspired Graffiti
An 18-year-old Portsmouth man, formerly charged with a slew of hate-motivated acts, has surrendered to police on new criminal charges, officials reported. Loren Faulkner is facing 31 counts of criminal mischief and hate-inspired criminal mischief for graffiti attacks back in February of last year. As per the authorities, after his arrest on Thursday, Faulkner was released and is scheduled for an arraignment in June, as per a Boston.com report.
Seabrook police: 15 charged in major crackdown on heroin, fentanyl sales in town
SEABROOK — Police have arrested 15 people as part of an investigation into the sale of drugs in town, including heroin and fentanyl. Sharon Robertson, 50, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, is facing a Class A felony count of sale of a controlled drug, while 11 others are facing similar charges at varying levels according to Seabrook police. Drugs involved also included methamphetamine and crack cocaine, according to police.
Indian Motorcycle revs up North Hampton’s Route 1: New shop opens near Harley-Davidson
NORTH HAMPTON — A new Indian Motorcycle dealership has opened on Route 1, making for two major motorcycle brand sellers on the same road less than two-tenths of a mile apart. Seacoast Indian Motorcycle had its official ribbon cutting on Friday. The location at 32 Lafayette Road once housed...
Portsmouth church housing project draws high praise, question about who will live there
PORTSMOUTH — A proposal to redevelop the Christ Episcopal Church off Lafayette Road into a multi-faceted site featuring affordable housing, a renovated day care and a new location for Haven won praise Thursday night. The project is being developed by the Portsmouth Housing Authority, and it's planned to feature...
Exeter Fire Chief Eric Wilking retires after 42 years: Legacy cemented
EXETER — Dozens of well-wishers filled the Town Hall Friday afternoon to give Fire Chief Eric Wilking a proper send-off into retirement as he closes out a distinguished career in fire service that spans nearly 42 years. At a retirement party that was at times emotional, Wilking was praised...
Class reunion, farmers markets, and more: Seacoast community news
ROCHESTER — The 35th anniversary reunion for the Spaulding High School Class of 1989 is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Nippo Lake Golf Club from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, and you can pay via Venmo or Paypal at: www.paypal.me/Spaulding1989 or Venmo.com/u/Karyn-Grant-1. For more updates and information, Class of 1989 members can join the Spaulding High School Class of 89 Rochester NH group on Facebook.
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