Strawbery Banke OKs sale of historic Wentworth House
Portsmouth museum trustees cleared the Joshua Wentworth House for public sale this summer to return it to private residence use. The circa 1770 building, once owned by Joshua Wentworth, will be sold with protective easements to preserve its history. Proceeds support preservation endowment. sale amount undisclosed. The Board of Adjustment approved dividing the lot with Stoodley’s Tavern.
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Taste of the Nation gala raises record funds in Portsmouth
The 12th annual Taste of the Nation gala at Strawbery Banke drew over 650 attendees and raised a record 70000 for hunger relief. Bill Shore of Share Our Strength celebrated the milestone, with Denise Wheeler noting local restaurants donated meals, and funds benefiting Footprints Food Pantry York County Shelters and Rockingham Community Action.
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Dodds Probed by Feds Amid Campaign Audit
Congressional candidate Gary Dodds faces a federal probe two months past a Federal Elections Commission deadline to reconcile a 2005 campaign fine. The investigation runs alongside a state police inquiry alleging theft of services falsifying physical evidence and false alarms. See DODDS, Page AS.
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School aid funding case headlined by appeals to court
After 15 years of litigation, Londonderry and Merrimack school districts and about 20 others seek to overturn a lower court ruling. They argue a New Hampshire aid law is unconstitutional because it fails to specify in substantive terms what the state must pay and how its cost is determined.
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Sustainable city tour inspires port officials visit Sweden
Dave Cohen and his father Bert Cohen returned from a 11 hour video and thousands of photos from Sweden where they toured sustainable city projects. They saw examples to emulate locally and discussed starting similar initiatives here to build a greener port community.
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Cohens Explore Eco Friendly Travel Destinations
The Cohens show interest in eco friendly travel options and popular destinations. Their latest trip highlights innovative sustainable practices and environmental considerations shaping their itinerary.
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