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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2004
Page
1
York Maine board members call for a vote of no confidence in Board of Selectmen Chairman Michelle Moody after months of bickering. The vote is set for January 13 as Moody defends her efforts to be fair and work as a team.
Gov. Craig Benson nominated Superior Court Judge Richard E. Galway Jr. of Bedford to the state Supreme Court. The governor praised Galway for fairness and respect toward those who appear before him and cited his commitment to the rule of law and constitutional conviction.
About 40 protesters braved 20 degree temperatures to oppose razing the Parrott Avenue armory to build a 38,000 square foot Portsmouth Public Library. They call the building a historic shrine and fear loss of resources and neighborhood impact while Mayor Sirrell says the site will be used and demolition will happen.
Cold weather raises safety concerns along the Seacoast as Mount Washington’s wind chill hits 54 below zero. Forecasters predict below freezing highs into Sunday with Rockingham County averaging 14 in the day and 2 below at night, prompting officials to urge heating inspections and safe use of secondary heaters to prevent fires and ensure ventilation.
Portsmouth Salvation Army gains momentum in January as Seacoast Newspapers Gifts of Hope drive surpasses its 10000 goal, raising 12590 by Jan 7. Capt Scott Flanders says donations kept coming, enabling continued services, with overall holiday giving shaping 90 percent of the next year’s budget. Unsolicited mail gifts still sought to reach 155000.
The Gifts of Hope drive exceeded its target as donors from Maine and New Hampshire contributed. Notable gifts include Brian and Paulette Chernack, 25 dollars. Francine and Nathaniel Heard, 200 dollars. David and Jean Premo, 1000 dollars. Anonymous from Danville, 2000 dollars. and Jim Ottaway of Ottaway Newspapers contributing 500 dollars.
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