Alcohol history links to arrest of Portsmouth teacher
Portsmouth court records show Holly Spreen, a Seabrook Elementary School special education teacher, had repeated warnings since 2005 about her alcoholism while caring for her child. Police say she was intoxicated at 0.49 BAC when she dropped and dragged her toddler on a harbor cruise, leading to custody loss and multiple charges.
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Clinton meets Seacoast voters on energy and climate
Hillary Clinton visits Seacoast towns amid debates over alternative energy and climate change. The piece notes March town meetings in 60 percent of New Hampshire towns approving resolutions for a national program to cut greenhouse gases. A July 18 national petroleum study is cited.
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Energy demand outlook cited by industry group
A federal advisory council for oil and gas says global energy demand could rise 50 to 60 percent by 2030 due to rapid economic growth and population increase, citing a recent International Energy Agency report on worldwide energy trends.
Clinton forum on energy independence fills Seacoast event
Readers filled capacity for a Tuesday forum on energy independence and global climate change hosted by Seacoast Media Group. Live coverage begins at 3 p.m. on Seacoastonline and TheNewHampshirePrimary com with full reports in Wednesdays Portsmouth Herald.
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Nursing Shortage Strains Seacoast Hospitals and Schools
Seacoast hospitals delay elective surgeries as a nurse shortage worsens. Experts note a national trend since the 1970s when women sought other careers, with peak shortages projected around 2020. A 2002 New Hampshire study found 70 percent of nurses over 40 and 40 percent planning to leave within a decade. The Health Resources and Services Administration cites one million nationwide vacancies by 2020. Despite rising interest in nursing, schools turn away hundreds in New Hampshire due to insufficient educators.
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U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
Midnight Harry Potter party thrills fans at The Music Hall
North Church bells rang as fans flocked to a sold out The Music Hall event giving away copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at midnight. The celebration featured costume contests, a dramatic first chapter reading, Hogwarts banners, green cauldron punch, and staff and guest attendance sharing community excitement. Margaret Talcott praised the turnout and passion for the series.
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