New Hampshire lawyer to chair ABA Federal Judiciary panel
Portsmouth native Steve Tober was named chair of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary, becoming the first NH lawyer in the role. The panel evaluates president nominees to the federal courts including the Supreme Court, as Bush’s Roberts nomination looms. Tober notes the historic timing and will review the Roberts process with the White House once underway.
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Portsmouth Lawyer Disbarred Over Elderly Client Case
The New Hampshire Supreme Judicial Court disbarred Portsmouth lawyer John Coffey for eight professional conduct violations after he coerced an elderly mentally ill Rye woman into transferring oceanfront property to him. The ruling cited selfish motive and lack of remorse, over ruling a referee recommendation of two years suspension, noting the victim’s deteriorating mental health. Coffey is married to Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Patricia Coffey.
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Wiggin Returns to Portsmouth Wetlands Post Transfer Controversy
Dori Wiggin, former Seacoast Wetlands Bureau supervisor, signs an agreement to return to Portsmouth as supervisor after a year in Concord. Joining her will be Dr. Frank Richards who moved to head the Seacoast office. Wiggin helped issue warnings to Gov Benson over sand movement in Rye Beach, triggering criticism of her transfer.
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Dowsing Man Turns to Modern Tech and Tells All
Glen Johnson a 73-year-old North Berwick Maine resident and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard retiree shares fifty years of dowsing experience. He recalls using a forked stick to find water after a Grange meeting in Wells and notes a shift after joining the American Society of Dowsers about fifteen years ago. He says dowsing covers more than locating water and now blends with new methods.
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Dowsing Through the Ages and Modern Methods
The piece recalls a farmer using a forked stick or g rod to find water, a traditional dowser method. It notes how dowsing has evolved from these simple tools toward newer techniques while illustrating the historic practice of digging where the stick drops.
Lotteries and results listed for Tri-State Daily
Friday August 12 2005 lottery results show Day Evening and Mega Millions. Mass Daily and Mass Cash numbers are recorded along with Triple Play. Inside Sports features a scoreboard section.
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Uphill battle on Page Bi EATHER EARLY SHOWERS
A compact sports item notes an uphill effort by a team amid forecasts of early showers. The brief mentions Page C1 coverage and a 90 unit reference, with sparse readable details on opponents, score, or outcome.
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