Portsmouth Christmas Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holidays
A light rain did not stop Pro Portsmouth from hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting in Market Square. Mayor Steve Marchand flipped the switch to illuminate a 30 foot blue spruce, decorated with ribbon candy ornaments created by Portsmouth Middle School and Little Harbour students. The event, aided by the Portsmouth Public Works Department, included music from local radio stations The Bay and AM 1270, with performances canceled due to rain. The ceremony honored Stuart Shaines as his Congress Street shop closes, marking a moment of Portsmouth pride and seasonal celebration.
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Portsmouth Public Works Department
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Robber seeks lighter sentence in multi state case
Chad Austin, who robbed the Granite Bank in Portsmouth in 1998 and fled to Massachusetts, seeks reduced sentences for crimes committed after the Portsmouth robbery. A Superior Court judge allowed a resentencing hearing, arguing the 30 to 40 year term exceeds applicable statutes, while the district attorney urges keeping the sentence due to other crimes and prison conduct.
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New Hampshire
Woman Guilty in Police Assault Case
Laurie Sullivan of Derry was found guilty on three charges after a Greenland arrest on I 95 for simple assault marijuana possession drug transport and possession of the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine. The officer said Sullivan refused repeated instructions to stay near his cruiser as a police dog was in the vehicle.
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High St
Derry
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Gary Ingham
Sullivan
Ingham
Ben Cohen backs 2008 nominee to slash Pentagon budget
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s pushes a reform plan through Business Leaders for Sensible Practices. He aims to cut $60 billion from the Pentagon budget and repurpose funds for education health care deficit reduction job training and energy independence. The campaign targets New Hampshire and Town with a grassroots Priorities NH effort.
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Survivors and stars honor World AIDS Day in Newington
Emily Aronson photographed at the Newington event where Tate Alexander shared gratitude over living with HIV since age seven. At Trinity Lutheran Church, Alexander spoke of fear and loss but stressed support from those present. Ethan Zohn of Survivor Africa attended to promote Grassroots Soccer and HIV education.
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Tate Alexander
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Africa
Grassroots Soccer
Richard Hatch
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