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UNH student feels 'heard' on bid to save pharmacy, but it's still closing
DURHAM —University of New Hampshire freshman Isabella Aguiar made her point with a petition signed by more than 900 people and meeting with the school's outgoing president. But she couldn't prevent UNH from closing its school pharmacy. On the day it closed, May 6, she presented the petition in a meeting with UNH President James Dean. ...
Northeast Credit Union's Portsmouth home on market. Here's what could come next.
PORTSMOUTH — Northeast Credit Union has put its Portsmouth headquarters on the market for $9.5 million as the company transitions to a new home in Dover in the near future. Cushman & Wakefield commercial real estate listed the 100 Borthwick Ave. building, marking the first time the property has been for sale. The two-story, 47,745-square-foot building was constructed in 1974 and renovated as recently as 2020. ...
Police: Body found in Piscataqua River same man as I-95 bridge incident
NEWINGTON — The man whose body was found in the Piscataqua River last week is the same person who went missing in the river last month, according to New Hampshire State Police. The identity of the person has not been released. Police have said evidence indicates the death is not suspicious, and there is no danger to the public. ...
York Village makeover delayed again: Here’s why board is fed up
YORK, Maine — Town officials were frustrated to learn from the state this week that the long-awaited York Village revitalization project will be delayed until 2026. The project includes relocating the Soldiers' Monument and improving walkability and traffic in the Village that features stores, restaurants, offices, homes and apartments. It was originally slated to start in 2018 and has been delayed more than once. The Selectboard was told last year by the state Department of Transportation they could expect the project to break ground in 2024. ...
Denis Messier explains resignation from Somersworth City Council, cites 'personalities'
SOMERSWORTH — Denis Messier is sharing why he was feeling "frustrated," leading to his resignation in April from the City Council after decades of service. "I love this city and I served it in many capacities for 37 years," said Messier. "Now, I think it's time to step back and focus on more personal parts of my life." ...
Ex-sheriff Mark Brave, NH prosecutors given a deadline for plea deal: Here's the latest
DOVER — Following a criminal mediation session Wednesday, state prosecutors and former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave were given a deadline to either reach a plea deal or go to trial. Michael Garrity, spokesperson for the New Hampshire attorney general, said the sides were given until May 24 to reach an agreement. Brave...
Developer lashes out at Rochester after giving up on plan for Dollar General store
ROCHESTER — Portsmouth developer Steve Dumont said he withdrew an application he submitted to build a Dollar General store in Rochester because he says the city is trying to make him jump through too many hoops. Dumont, owner of SWD Properties in Portsmouth, proposed the store last year, but says the city is putting condition after condition on the plan and he said "no more." He informed the city officially Monday he is no longer proposing the...
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