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Strafford County Commission election dispute to be heard by NH Ballot Law Commission
DOVER — State Representative Cliff Newton, R-Rochester, is challenging the right of a sitting commissioner and another county resident to run against him in the District 3 Strafford County Commission race. House Bill 75, signed into law in 2023, divided Strafford County into three districts. Before the bill passed...
County Commissioners claim state rep crafted county districts just to get elected
We used to think that Representative Cliff Newton's (R) previous letters to the editor printed in the Rochester Voice were as a result of him not understanding the information that the county has publicized in the 25. Commissioners' public meetings held to discuss the replacement nursing home for the aging...
Farmington man indicted in armed robbery of drugs from Hannaford pharmacy
DOVER A Farmington man arrested in an armed robbery of the Milton Road Milton Road Hannaford pharmacy in April is facing three indictments handed down by a Strafford County grand jury that could land him in a New Hampshire State Prison for decades. Ryan Wilkinson, 41, of Polliwog Lane, Farmington,...
Anger, sadness as fitness buffs learn YMCA of Strafford County's days are numbered
ROCHESTER - The YMCA of Strafford County was having a joke contest on Tuesday. Members could write their name on an index card along with a favorite joke or riddle and win a prize if judged the best. While the clerk was explaining the contest to a member checking in...
Strafford County YMCA to close in fall; child care will move
ROCHESTER — After 14 years of operation, the YMCA of Strafford County will shut its doors in September, merging with the Somersworth Y. The Rochester branch’s Early Learning Center for child care will be combined in Granite YMCA’s Somersworth operation.
SWAT team gets man to surrender in Dover
Jun. 23—A SWAT team was able to negotiate the surrender of a man Saturday night in Dover after he refused to leave after a reported domestic disturbance. Around 9:15 p.m., Dover police responded to 24 Littleworth Road and were able to get two adults out of the home safely. The suspect, George Sousane, 44, refused to cooperate, according to a news release.
Dover man arrested after domestic disturbance involving firearm
DOVER — A Dover man was arrested following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm that prompted the activation of a regional tactical unit. On June 22, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Dover police officers responded to 24 Littleworth Road for a reported domestic disturbance. Two adults were safely removed...
Man holed up following domestic incident surrenders peacefully to SWAT team
DOVER - A Dover man will face a judge today after drawing a Strafford County SWAT team to his residence following an alleged domestic incident Saturday night. Dover police got involved around 9:15 p.m. when they responded to 24 Littleworth Road for a reported domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Once...
Longtime state rep Cliff Newton tosses hat into ring for county commissioner slot
ROCHESTER - One of the severest critics of the Strafford County Commissioners is hoping he'll be elected to the board in November, a feat that no Republican has achieved in decades. Cliff Newton, a lifetime resident of Rochester and five-term New Hampshire state rep, said he made the decision to...
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