Death of 16 year old Will Berky shocks Portsmouth baseball community
Will Berky, a Portsmouth High School junior and standout Little League player, died after a postgame pool party. Police say no foul play is suspected and the medical examiner cites a possible preexisting condition or accidental cause. Berky collapsed in the pool at his home after helping his father coach an 11 and 12 year old All Star team to a district win.
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Portsmouth
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PIPING PLOVER Threatened in Other States
In several states shore birds are classified as threatened prompting officials to monitor piping plover populations and consider protective measures.
Decorator Show House Opens at The Ledges in Maine
Museums of Old York host the 19th annual Decorator Show House at The Ledges in Kittery Point Maine. The event showcases interior designs by regional decorators, drawing visitors to the transformed residence as a centerpiece of the fundraiser.
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Kittery Point
Maine
Downtown Portsmouth sees steady summer sales despite fewer distant tourists
OATMSOUTH Downtown shops report fewer travelers from far away yet solid business levels this season. Muddy River Smokehouse manager Chris Schena says vacations shifted to day trips while Jumpin Jays Fish Cafe manager Kate McGrath notes more locals and regulars. Portsmouth Gas Light Co. owner Paul Sorli, chair of the Downtown Business Association, says winter strains eased as summer sales approach last year’s figures.
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Oatsmouth
Chris Schena
Muddy River Smokehouse
Kate McGrath
Paul Sorli
Downtown Business Association
Portsmouth Gas Light Co
Hampton Beach economy lags York this summer
Sun and clouds over Hampton Beach this week contrasted by a stronger turnout at York but business owners say activity remains below their hopes. Beachgoers enjoyed a crowded Fourth of July weekend, yet merchants report slower activity midweek as visitors browse shops and arcades along the strip.
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York
Hampton
Hampton Beach
Life on Star Island in 1725 on the Isles of Shoals
Deborah McDermott paints a dated glimpse of Star Island in 1725 as fishermen from England’s west coast settle near the Isles of Shoals. The piece evokes daily life, granite shores, and an unadorned chapel while noting a century of bounty tied to the rugged islands.
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Isles of Shoals
England
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