Shipyard modernization gets 1.6 million funding approval
A House Senate conference committee approved 1.6 million for a waterfront support facility at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as part of a Military Construction Authorization bill. The package also authorizes 14.5 million for shipyard improvements including 7.9 million for machine and central tool shops, with final appropriations pending.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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Thomas J. McIntyre
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Los Angeles
Roof collapse at Brooklyn supermarket kills six firefighters
In Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn a burning supermarket roof collapsed during a renovation. Six firemen were killed and seven were injured as the blaze grew to a four alarm fire, the worst single-fire loss for the department in 12 years. In London the dollar regained modest ground on European markets after Tokyo’s seven day loss. gold held above $200 an ounce.
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Snelling warns of trouble over Seabrook delay
Vermont Governor Richard Snelling says the U S will be in serious trouble if the Seabrook New Hampshire nuclear plant construction is delayed. He seeks more information before Vermont decides on appealing the federal halt.
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Snelling
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New Hampshire
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Detroit strike halts city services and prep for primary
In Detroit 3500 striking sanitation workers mechanics and clerks persisted despite a court order and job threats. Their wildcat walkout halted bus service garbage collection and preparations for the upcoming state primary election. In Hackensack New Jersey legal counsel for Myron Farber reported their appeal to Justice Marshall after a rebuff from Justice White.
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Seabrook Water Use Plea For Yankee Track Extension
Seabrook selectmen weigh a three week extension for Yankee Greyhound track sprinkling amid a cease and desist order on outdoor water use. attorney Casassa cites 3000 gallons daily as essential. officials note wells not tied to system and high overall consumption. Sewage issues postponed. decision described as gray area with debate ongoing.
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Gary Holmes
Bonin resigns post amid censure and ouster bid
Boston AP report says suspended Superior Court Chief Justice Robert M. Bonin resigned under political pressure as the Legislature moved to oust him after a state Supreme Court censure. Dukakis accepts resignation. Executive Council to review final actions while pay and hearings proceed. Bonin criticized media coverage and called the process unjust.
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Edgewood Manor charged in 41 Medicare fraud counts
U S Attorney William Shaheen says Edgewood Manor Inc and administrator Glen Pomerleau were indicted by a grand jury on 41 counts of fraud for alleged false Medicare and Medicaid claims. Each count carries up to $1000 fine and up to five years in jail. Pomerleau set to appear September 18.
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B&M plans track upgrade on Portsmouth rail line
The B and M Railroad will upgrade the Portsmouth line from Class I to Class II standards starting Monday. Work aims to raise track quality, speed guidance remains 10 mph for propane cars, with a tamper used to correct deviations under Dixon and Gallagher supervision. Cost estimates include $800 per day for tamper operations plus crews and ties from Billerica.
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Legislators push for Seabrook nuke plant restart
New Hampshire lawmakers pressed for quick approval to resume construction at the Seabrook plant as EPA reviews a cooling system decision. Gov Thomson, Rep Cleveland, Rep D Amours, and Sens Durkin and McIntyre targeted faster regulatory action, aiming to end delays that have cost 1,800 jobs amid a $2.8 billion project.
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New Hampshire
Seabrook
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New London
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D-Manchester
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Thomas McIntyre
White House
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Thomas D. Rath
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Dudley Proposes LPG Transport Safeguard Resolution
Dudley of Durham outlined a plan for the Governor's Council meeting to tighten LPG transport rules. She urged the Department of Safety, Public Works and Highways, and Public Utilities Commission to review existing regulations, enforcement capacity, and report urgent safety recommendations for Seacoast residents and the state.
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Foxwell Housing Groundbreaking In Kittery Eliot
The Kittery Eliot Senior Housing project named Foxwell begins after eight years of planning by KESH a local nonprofit formed in 1975. The 50 unit, $1.5 million development on a 12 acre site between Dion Avenue and Shapleigh Road includes a community center garden plots and a six acre conservation area with a 14 month construction timeline.
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