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A vision for Market Square, strong opinions about war in Gaza: Letters
In reimagining Market Square, let's look to the future May 21 — To the Editor: In reply to both Jim Splaine's opinion piece and today's letter by Ms. Lusky (5/21), I request data from the city regarding the actual number of parking spaces that might be lost should Market Square become pedestrian-only (with cross...
Starbucks closes in Portsmouth's Market Square after 25 years: 'Sad they're leaving'
PORTSMOUTH — Twenty-five years after arriving in the heart of the city, Starbucks has closed the doors to its Market Square storefront. The national chain’s downtown location, a mainstay since opening in 1999, has served its last hot beverages, fruity refreshers and pastries in Portsmouth. The coffee behemoth confirmed Sunday, May 19 was the final day.
St. Thomas boys tennis opens Division III tourney with quarterfinal win over Bishop Brady
NORTH HAMPTON - St. Thomas Aquinas High School boys tennis coach Adam Molda said the Saints have one goal to establish. "To make St. Thomas the premiere tennis team on the Seacoast, that's what we would like to be known for in tennis," Molda said. "We have a good foundation here. We have...
Splaine: Housing at Sherburne School makes sense
Pannaway Manor is a Portsmouth treasure. It has been one of our best neighborhoods for decades. My brother John lived on Mason Avenue in the late 1960s with Pam as they began their family with their children, Tom and Tracey, until they moved to Maryland. They loved it. John lived there when he served on the City Council.Through the years, I got to know Pannaway Manor well, often visiting state Rep. Cecelia Kane and other friends. I played in their park, and as a School Board member, I toured and attended meetings at Sherburne School. On the day I filed for New Hampshire state Senate in 1978, I spent five hours visiting homes, capped by three coffee parties in the late afternoon and evening. I was younger then and more energetic. I heard from many neighbors who spoke with pride about their part of the city.
Portsmouth seeks developers for below-market-rate housing at Sherburne School site
PORTSMOUTH — City staff recently sent out a request for qualifications (RFQ) to developers interested in working with the city on the “creation of permanent below market rate housing” at the former Sherburne School property. City Manager Karen Conard told the City Council this week the RFQ...
New Hampshire State Police stop over 50 drivers for speeding during Memorial Day weekend
HAMPTON — The New Hampshire State Police reported a significant number of speeding incidents on Interstate 95 during the Memorial Day weekend, with a specialized enforcement unit catching dozens of drivers at dangerously high speeds. In a combined effort by the State Police Special Enforcement Unit and Troop A,...
Dover holds Memorial Day ceremony, honors fallen marine Capt. Jack Casey and family
DOVER, N.H. — The grass surrounding the Veterans Circle at Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover was filled Monday by community members looking to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers of the city. During the ceremony, a rendition of taps from Dover High School's Junior ROTC members echoed through the...
York standouts Maddie Fitzgerald, Ben Brown win Seacoast Athletes of Week honors
The Seacoast high school Athletes of the Week winners for May 13-18 are York High School softball player Maddie Fitzgerald and York baseball player Ben Brown, presented by York County Community College. Fitzgerald joins previous girls winners this spring: Marshwood softball player Piper Catanese, York softball player Sarah Orso, Exeter...
Dover, Hampton, Stratham teachers semifinalists for NH’s top award
CONCORD — Five Seacoast teachers are among the 15 semi-finalists in the running for the New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The New Hampshire Department of Education announced the semi-finalist Tuesday. Representing the Seacoast were Dover High School biology teacher Amy Poirier, Marston School of Hampton fourth-grade teacher Jason Schrack, Barrington Middle...
New part-time lane along part of Interstate 95 in New Hampshire, Maine to help ease congestion
A new part-time lane system on parts of Interstate 95 in New Hampshire and Maine will open in time for Memorial Day weekend travel. New Hampshire Department of Transportation said the new part-time shoulder use system would help reduce congestion along I-95 during peak travel periods between May and October when traffic warrants and unplanned incidents.
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