Lonza Biologics cuts 11 percent at Pease plant
Sixty plus Lonza Biologics workers lose jobs at the Pease International Tradeport facility in Portsmouth as 11 percent of local staff are laid off. Company officials declined to confirm exact numbers, but estimates place the total workforce around 560 to 565, implying 61 to 63 jobs eliminated.
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Rye Beach parking fines doubled for illegal spots
The Rye board raised permit only and handicapped space fines from 25 to 50 dollars to deter nonresidents from occupying beach parking. Police and officials noted about 1,200 tickets were issued last season and nearby spots number around 100 along Route 1A.
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Freak accident as horse bolts during buggy ride
York Beach incident leaves Rusty Norton in fair condition after a 2000 pound Belgian horse spooked by tour buses and motorcycles bolted, jumping over the couple and dragging a carriage. Melody Norton recounts trying to calm Don as Rusty suffered a concussion and brief unconsciousness. He was taken to Maine Medical Center after treatment at York Hospital.
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Referendum bid for library loses in Portsmouth
City Council defeated a motion by Harold Whitehouse to place a nonbinding library site referendum on the Nov 4 ballot. The proposed JFK Parrott Avenue site would have been tested, with Evelyn Marconi the sole supporter, citing a past nonbinding vote. The vote was 7-2 against, with Pantelakos seeking inclusion of 14 alternative sites.
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Marconi
Laura Pantelakos
Brad Lown
William St. Laurent
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