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Rev. Gahan to lead June services at historic St. Peter’s by the Sea
CAPE NEDDICK — Rev. A. Patrick Gahan, recently retired Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio, Texas, is the guest clergyman at the historic St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal. Gahan will be in residence at the rectory with his wife, Kay. He will serve as preacher...
Save Fort Rock halted: Exeter leaders explain why effort to conserve 148 acres derailed
EXETER — Town officials said they are “open to continue discussion” with the Rugg family after the family withdrew their offer to sell 148 acres of woodlands to the towns of Exeter and Newfields over a boundary dispute. Exeter Select Board Chair Niko Papakonstantis said Monday the...
Somersworth ready for 2024 International Children’s Festival: What to know before you go
SOMERSWORTH — The 42nd Somersworth International Children’s Festival will be held Saturday, June 15, according to organizers, though the Friday, June 15 pre-festival Celebration has been postponed. Friday night’s outdoor Celebration, sponsored by DR Richard Energy, was called off due to expected inclement weather. It had been planned to be held at Somersworth High School, featuring food and live entertainment, followed by a fireworks display. Now new date has been set yet, according to organizers. ...
Portsmouth Christian Academy celebrates Class of 2024 graduation
DOVER — Portsmouth Christian Academy celebrated the graduation of 43 students in the Class of 2024 on Friday, June 7. The evening began with an invocation by Stephen Foley, the school's dean of men, whose prayer expressed gratitude for the accomplishments of the graduates and asked for blessings on their future endeavors.
Lightning Strikes Twice As Severe Storm Sparks NH Fires
David Pierce – The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester. Jun. 6—Lightning set fire to two homes in the same New Hampshire city minutes apart this week, a dramatic start to the severe weather season. A powerful storm thundered through Portsmouth on Wednesday, sparking fires at 85 Nathaniel Drive...
Driver sentenced for crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime Academy students
The driver who caused a crash that killed four of his fellow Maine Maritime Academy students in 2022 will spend three years behind bars. A judge sentenced 21-year-old Joshua Goncalves-Radding of New York on Friday to 18 years in prison with all but three suspended after pleading guilty to manslaughter and aggravated OUI. Once released, he'll also serve three years of probation.
Wells seeks deal to settle Free Moody Beach dispute over public access
WELLS, Maine — The town hopes to bring together both sides of a feud that has divided the Moody Beach community for decades so that finally an agreement can be reached between the two parties. The Wells Select Board agreed to take the lead in negotiations following a civil...
Little Farmers, Flag Day, Dishing with drag queens: Community events June 10-16
DOVER — Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dover Public Library, learn the science, education, and application of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) "Tapping"; a non-invasive self-help tool for stress relief and more. This workshop is perfect for people who are new to "tapping," or, who are familiar with the concept and would enjoy some guided simple processes with a teacher. Registration required: library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.
Great white sharks detected off Rye beaches. Fire chief says ocean 'still extremely safe'
RYE — Six tagged great white sharks were detected off beaches in Rye last year, all but one of which swam north from Cape Cod, according to data compiled by the University of New Hampshire and the Atlantic Shark Conservancy. With the 2024 beach season now here, Rye Fire...
Suspect in custody after chase ends at SNHU campus in Hooksett
HOOKSETT, N.H. — Update (6/12):Police have identified the person taken into custody as Michael J. Delucco, 23, of Cromwell, Connecticut. While earlier reports indicated the suspect was armed, state police clarified Wednesday that there was no weapon found when Delucco was arrested and there are no indications that he had a weapon on him during the pursuit.
ConvenientMD awards $2,500 scholarship to York senior
YORK, Maine — Berwick Academy senior Amelia Waldrop of York was recently awarded a $2,500 scholarship from ConvenientMD Urgent Care. ConvenientMD’s Student Scholarship Program has expanded to award ten $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts who plan to pursue post-secondary education in the healthcare field.
Greater Seacoast Community Health welcomes Lori Gravelle as new COO
SOMERSWORTH — Greater Seacoast Community Health recently welcomed Lori Gravelle as its new chief operations officer. She brings to the role more than 20 years’ experience in health care, much of it at community health centers like those that make up Greater Seacoast - Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth and Families First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth. Gravelle recently relocated to the Seacoast region from upstate New York, where she began her career in health care. Most recently,...
Driver sentenced for crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime Academy students
The driver who caused a crash that killed four of his fellow Maine Maritime Academy students in 2022 will spend three years behind bars. A judge sentenced 21-year-old Joshua Goncalves-Radding of New York on Friday to 18 years in prison with all but three suspended after pleading guilty to manslaughter and aggravated OUI. Once released, he'll also serve three years of probation.
Remembering a poet; paving paradise; keeping Portsmouth special and more: Letters
Remembering Portsmouth Poet Laureate Elizabeth Knies Elizabeth Knies has passed away. Liz first came to New Hampshire in 1965. A master's degree in English Language and Linguistics from UNH (1985) served as a passport for two and a half years of teaching in Kobe, Japan, followed by a year in Missouri and six in...
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