08 Jul 2007
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2007
Page
1
A historical reflection on enslaved Africans in 18th century Portsmouth. The article notes an estimated 200 unmarked graves near Chestnut Street, the city’s 1767 slave population peak of 187, and the brutal transatlantic voyage that claimed many lives during transport.
Jameson French of Northland Forest Products notes workers struggle for affordable housing in the Seacoast. Dick Ingram leaves the Portsmouth Chamber to lead The Housing Partnership, aiming to house police, firefighters, teachers and artists. He warns New Hampshire risks becoming a museum if housing isn’t addressed.
Richard Spicer of the Seacoast Wind Ensemble uncovered an archival trove in Exeter Town Hall with Portsmouth Band and naval performance programs from 1905 to 1907. He organized a World Peace Serenade at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on June 24, featuring songs by local ensembles from that era.
About 4000 visitors queued for over an hour to board ships at Portsmouth Harbor on Saturday as they toured vessels including the Prince William Pride of Baltimore Spirit of Bermuda and Urania. Volunteers like 9 year old Kevin Boland and his father Dennis aided guests and raised funds for charity.
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