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The 207 Interview: Meet Republican congressional candidate Ron Russell
PORTLAND, Maine — On June 11, a primary will decide who the Republican nominee will be in the race for the U.S. House seat in Maine's first district. The two primary candidates are Ron Russell and Andrew Piantidosi. Here is a quick look at Russell:. Residence: Kennebunkport. Political experience:...
Memorial Day 2024: Parades, ceremonies in Seacoast NH and southern Maine are listed here
Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. Here is a roundup of parades and observances planned in communities in Seacoast New Hampshire and southern York County, Maine. If your town has an event you would like to see listed, email news@seacoastonline.com. Arundel. Residents in Arundel will observe Memorial Day on Sunday,...
Ogunquit Pride 2024: Parties, drag shows, and more. What you need to know
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Ogunquit Pride is back with hot air balloon rides, parties, dances, and even a show featuring the "best of burlesque and drag from Maine and New York City." The three days of festivities starts Friday, May 31, with a kick-off party at 5:30 p.m., featuring live music at the West Meadow Pub at the Meadowmere Resort. ...
Portsmouth summer 2024: Guide to festivals, tall ships, music, shows, history, food, more
PORTSMOUTH — It’s shaping up to be a summer of song, sea, history and the arts in Portsmouth in 2024. There are many ways to celebrate the season in the city. Read on to learn about the not-to-be missed special events and gems that make summer shine in Portsmouth. We cover everything from maritime history and events, to historic homes to new restaurants and breweries, to live concerts and shows, festivals of all kinds and more.
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...
Repucci exits Rochester superintendent job early. Board won't say why buyout was given.
ROCHESTER — Kyle Repucci's last day as superintendent of the city's school district was Monday, well before his planned departure at the end of June, when his contract was set to expire. School Board Chair Shane Downs confirmed Monday morning the board voted to buy out the remainder of...
5-story Portsmouth hotel with Starbucks dropped, at least for now
PORTSMOUTH — The developers seeking to build a new five-story hotel with a Starbucks and drive-thru window have dropped — at least for now — their effort to get the variances needed to move the project forward. Giri Portsmouth 505 Inc., the owner of 505 Route 1...
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 announces 2024 Memorial Day events; facility closures
PORTSMOUTH — The city announced its collaboration with VFW Post 168 and the American Legion's Frank E. Booma Post 6 for 2024 Memorial Day observances. On Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m., the annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony will be held in Prescott Park by the anchor sculpture. The ceremony includes a performance of patriotic...
Biden approves Maine's major disaster declaration request for April nor'easter
AUGUSTA, Maine — President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration requested by Gov, Janet Mills in response to a damaging April nor'easter. Mills announced the approval Friday in a news release from her office, stating the declaration will help Cumberland and York counties recover from the two-day storm that caused significant infrastructure damage.
Residents say Portsmouth Steam Factory redevelopment could destroy historic neighborhood
PORTSMOUTH — A number of Islington Creek residents turned out to a recent city Planning Board meeting to voice their concerns — or outright opposition — to a proposed redevelopment plan at the former site of the historic Portsmouth Steam Factory. The residents waited more than three...
Portsmouth cuts ribbon to celebrate new skate park
PORTSMOUTH — The city held a ribbon cutting Saturday, May 18 to celebrate its new skate park on Route 33, which opened for skating last December. Funding for the Skateboard Park was originally included in the city's fiscal year capital improvement plan with a project start date in 2024, but on April 17, 2023 the City Council voted to move the schedule up with a resolution authorizing a $1.084 million bond for additional costs.
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