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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2005
Page
1
Don Cavallaro of Rye wrote a powerful Page 1 letter about keeping his job as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard faced closure. Weeks of leaked sub numbers fed anxiety until the base was spared on Friday the 13th in May, highlighting workers’ professionalism and steady output under pressure.
A fundraising event at Redhook Ale Brewery in Portsmouth brought survivors and locals together for the Seacoast Concert for A Cure. Harvey Reid Joyce Anderson Curt Bessette and Assembly of Dust performed while banners highlighted breast cancer statistics. Proceeds support Dana-Farber and local groups through Relay and BreastCancerStories.com.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion lawn party marked the Portsmouth Peace Treaty century with Gov. John Lynch, Sen. Judd Gregg and descendants as honorary hosts. Malcolm McLane read from his father’s diary detailing 1905 social life during treaty negotiations in Portsmouth.
Gov. John Lynch urged Seacoast residents to unite against BRAC closure plans. He recalled 100 years of community spirit and described organizing marches and a Boston bus caravan to defend the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, highlighting broad local support.
Lottery results listed for Megabucks Mass Megabucks Powerball and Hot Lotto with adult health notes and a scoreboard section. Includes numbers for Sat and Sun draws and a brief index to sections such as Advice TV Movies Comics and Classifieds.
A brief weather update notes a possible shower or thunderstorm in the area. The alert mentions marginal chances of storms affecting outdoor plans with scattered showers likely afternoon into evening. Citizens are advised to monitor updates and local forecasts for changes.
Lulu Pickering 51 of 375 Little Bay Road was found guilty of obstructing government administration after blocking two Newington police cruisers and refusing to move her pickup as officers answered a gunshot report. Officer Richard Stanley testified he asked her to move the truck five times, delaying response for about 20 minutes.
Hurricane Katrina intensified to a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds as it barreled toward New Orleans. A mandatory evacuation was ordered for the below sea level city amid fears of a 28 foot storm surge and a doomsday scenario. Residents urged to seek safety as thousands faced gridlock on Interstate 10.
Hurricane Katrina threatens Gulf oil and gas operations, potentially severing 30 percent of U S energy flows. Disrupted shipments would push prices higher ahead of Labor Day as fuel demand rises and gasoline costs have climbed 83 cents per gallon this year.
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