Portsmouth Builds Momentum in Construction Surge
The Port City shows a $25 million rise in new construction and more permits in the last fiscal year. From July 2007 to June 2008, 963 building permits total $89.8 million, up from 917 permits at $64.2 million in 2006-07. Commercial activity reached $51.1 million and industrial jumped to $13.5 million, led by Lonza Biologics expansion and a Pike Industries plant. Projects like Portwalk redevelopment and Pease developments signal a continued upward trend despite wider economic troubles.
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Oatsmouth
Portsmouth
Two International Group
Pease International Tradeport
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Lonza Biologics
Pease
Pike Industries
Peverly Hill Road
Portwalk
Parade
Westin
Meadowbrook Inn
Pease Development Authority
Naval Base
David Holden
Republicans face off in clash as Stephen and Bradley blast Dem rival
Congressional candidates Stephen and Bradley unite to attack the Democratic opponent amid a heated campaign showdown. Both Republicans sharpen attacks, framing the rival as out of step with party principles while seeking to rally primary voters ahead of the election.
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Stephen
Bradley
Dem
Unity as art by Sarah Haskell in Portsmouth
Local weaver Sarah Haskell brings 700 messages of hope and peace gathered from Iraq, Texas, Malibu, Topeka and New England to Market Square in Portsmouth this week. The tote bag will carry papers and cloth messages from children and others as she shares experiences from an India ashram and oncology work.
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Oak
Maine
Sarah Haskell
Market Square
Portsmouth
India
Iraq
Texas
Malibu
Topeka
New England
Woven Voices social art project in Portsmouth and York Maine
On Friday at noon in Market Square Portsmouth residents can read or write messages for the Woven Voices project by Sarah Haskell. Starting July 28 she will assemble peace flags at her York Maine home. contact 207 351-1985 or sarah at sarahhaskell.com for details.
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Glam Uulanwen
Sarah Haskell
Portsmouth
Market Square
Haskell
York
Maine
Sarah
Sarahhaskell
York waterfront grant advances commercial dock plan
Old York Historical Society wins a $255 000 working waterfront grant from the Maine Department of Marine Resources and Land for Maine's Future. The grant, approved at a board meeting, supports development on the York River to back a commercial fishing dock project.
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Ork
Maine
Old York Historical Society
York River
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Land For Maine
Old York
Aerrs Scott Stevens
Hancock Wharf
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Aqua.com
Deborah McDermott
Dmcdermott
Seacoastonline.com
York Waterfront
Deborah Mannederm
Famott Online.com
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