Little brown bat found on Portsmouth sidewalk released safely
In Portsmouth a tiny brown bat rested on State Street. Employees moved it away and called animal control. Officer Patricia Tate released the healthy bat next day, noting bats help control insects. Bat facts from New Hampshire Fish and Game: small, nocturnal, insectivorous, avoid handling due to rabies risk.
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DOD makes final appeal to save Portsmouth shipyard
A week before BRAC votes, the Defense Department releases a 92 page letter to BRAC Chairman Principi arguing for closing Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Retired Captain McDonough says the section on the yard is a last hour bid to sway commissioners, who may keep the yard open or close it based on force structure concerns. The letter notes the commission is weighing retention against capacity considerations.
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Portsmouth Children’s Museum Move Approved by Dover Council
Dover approves a lease with the Portsmouth Children’s Museum to relocate to the Butterfield building beside Henry Law Park and the skating rink after a public hearing. Residents urged council support, citing expected tourism and economic benefits for downtown shops and waterfront linkages.
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Federal building subdivision OK'd for Pease complex
The Planning Board approved subdividing about 12 acres at 40 Oak Ave off Corporate Drive for a new federal complex at Pease International Tradeport. The subdivision moves to the Pease Development Authority for final approval. PDA's Dave Mullen says the land will sell for just under $2 million. Project manager Michael Williamson said design could start soon after sale approval and a GSA architect is tentatively chosen.
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Lotteries Today August 18 2005
The Tri State Daily lists Evening drawings and Mass Cash results. Evening numbers 4 7 7 9 2 7 9. Mass Daily numbers 9 3 3 2. Mass Cash Winfall 6 16 19 20 21 27.
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Obituary and opinion column from the Seacoast section reflecting on local residents and their lasting impact. An editorial piece weighs community memory, profiles a few notable figures, and honors long‑standing city ties while noting changing times along the coast.
Synagogues stormed as pullout unfolds at Kfar Darom Gaza
Israeli riot police stormed a synagogue in the Kfar Darom settlement amid a violent confrontation with barricaded protesters. Water canons, thrown liquids, foam, and debris met the troops as officers climbed roofs by ladders and cranes. Several officers were doused and treated. protesters were later moved into buses. Bush received updates from his staff as events unfolded.
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