D-Day remembered by a Portsmouth writer in honor of heroes
Paula M. Caron reflects on D-Day's significance and the enduring legacy of American fathers who fought in Normandy and beyond. She recalls Eisenhower and Rommel, the 101st Airborne, and her own father’s wartime wounds and sacrifice, linking courage to freedom and personal loss.
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Paula M. Caron
Portsmouth
John F. Kennedy
D-Day
Normandy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Erwin Rommel
Rommel
Fuhrer
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Eisenhower
America
Boy Scouts
Atlantic Wall
101St Airborne
101St
France
Ardennes
Nazi Germany
Wrong to reject seat belt law
May 24 To the Editor: How did New Hampshire miss the chance to save lives by dismissing the proposed seat belt law. Everyone will pay for injuries due to not wearing belts, and helmets for motorcyclists too. Gov Corzine of New Jersey admits a mistake and is paying after his beltless crash last month in a state with such a law.
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New Hampshire
Jon Corzine
New Jersey
Corzine
Porter vote cited as betrayal of troops
Readers criticize Carol Shea-Porter for voting against funding for troops on the battlefield. The letter references her campaign pledge to support military families and veterans, contrasting it with the May 24 vote and calling out sponsors Sandwich, Liberty Mutual, Scamman's Home and Garden, and the United Way of the Greater Seacoast along with the YMCA for their support.
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Congress
Day of Caring a total success at Homemakers Health
The Homemakers Health Services thanks United Way of the Greater Seacoast Liberty Mutual Newmarket International and various volunteers for a successful Spring Day of Caring. The effort supported elderly and disabled participants and included field trips and many projects in one day.
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The
Homemakers Health Services
United Way of the
Greater Seacoast
Liberty Mutual
Newmarket International
Debi Albergs
Cathy Owens
Christina Bush
Julie Tersolo
Gail Lempke
Heidi Smith
Katie McNamara
Mike Rennie
Viv Laney
Vicki Laplume
Penny Hogan
Donna Beaudoin
Jessica Drakopoulos
Lori Boucher
Jenifer Phillips
Allan Williams
Scott Anderson
Liberty Mutual Group
Portsmouth Council faces backlash over zoning vote
A resident criticizes the Portsmouth City Council for weak leadership on May 21 as it debates adding light industrial use to the office research zone and creating a non residential planned unit development. The writer questions confidence in the Planning Board and City Manager Bohenko, noting the contract extension through 2012 and alleging pressure from a vocal minority over a vacant Lafayette Road lot.
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Planning Board
Portsmouth
Bohenko
Lafayette Road
Portsmouth Listens
Ubeotanes
Perf Ortatsmouth
Insurance for Kids Shows Need for Affordable Coverage
The author recalls losing employer health coverage and notes fewer companies provide insurance, leaving families to navigate costly private plans. They highlight Healthy Kids, a premium on a sliding scale for major medical only, and urge NH legislators including Sen Sununu to support SCHIP funding to sustain the program.
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New Hampshire
Sen. Sununu
Shea Porter Breaks Promise Again in Freshman Year
Freshman Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter faces criticism as she repeats a campaign pledge breach. Local observers say the pattern challenges her credibility while supporters defend her voting record and focus on district priorities. The dispute centers on domestic policy and constituent outreach efforts.
YMCA Seacoast Thanks Day of Caring Volunteers
Seacoast Family YMCA hosted 100 volunteers on May 22 at Portsmouth and Camp Gundalow in partnership with United Way Day of Caring. Volunteers completed landscaping, painting, carpentry, bus cleaning, trail clearing, and other improvements benefiting children and families served by the YMCA. Businesses contributing included EAD Motors, FPL Seabrook Station, Liberty Mutual, Citizens Bank, UPS, HP, Pax World, Heinemann, Pike Industries, Tri Rent All, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dunkin Donuts, Dodge’s Farm and Garden Agway, and Celebrity.
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Seacoast Family Ymca
Portsmouth
Camp Gundalow
YMCA
United Way
Day of Caring
EAD Motors
FPL
Seabrook Station
Liberty Mutual
Citizens Bank
UPS
Pax World
Heinemann
Pike Industries
Tri-Rent-All
Bj's Wholesale Club
Dunkin’ Donuts
Dodge’s Farm and Garden Agway
Celebrity
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Portsmouth Herald
John K. Tabor Jr
Howard Altschiller
Gina Carbone
Shir Haberman
Calhoun J. Killeen Jr
Michael McCord
Deborah McDermott
Tom Cocchiaro
Peter G. Weeks
Seacoastonline
New Hampshire Ave
Carol Cole
Rochester
Marchand
Raynolds
Dwyer
Shea-Porter
Carol Shea
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