Updike reads Terrorist mind in Port City visit
Famed author John Updike discusses his novel Terrorist at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. He describes the teen protagonist Ahmad Mulloy Ashmawy as he delves into religion and fanaticism, offering a sympathetic yet controversial portrait during a sold out Writers on a New England Stage appearance.
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Agam Leech
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Portsmouth
Massachusetts
Music Hall
New England
Newire Public Radio
Laura Knoy
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New Jersey
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Portsmouth caregiver avoids jail after plea to assault charge
Sandra Mahoney, 51, of 75 Longmeadow Lane, appeared in Portsmouth District Court on a simple contact charge for punching a brain injured man in a wheelchair whom she cared for. She agreed to attend a caregiver support group, was released on $1000 bail, and ordered to have no contact with the victim.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth District Court
Sandra Mahoney
Longmeadow Lane
Mahoney
School cuts OK'd for new of swine com PORTSMOUTH
The School Board tentatively approved about 1.2 million dollars in budget cuts recommended by Superintendent Bob Lister. Most cuts affect vacant or retiring positions including an elementary media specialist a high school math teacher two elementary teachers three special education paraprofessionals and a half time high school drama teacher A school special education counselor was also tentatively removed from the budget with further discussion planned at tonight's meeting.
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Portsmouth
Bob Lister
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Lister
Barrington steps down as Hampton town manager
Hampton Town Manager James Barrington announces 60 day resignation effective August 26 after serving since 1996. He cites troubling transit events and a desire to step back from the role while praising colleagues and noting past staff changes.
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Barrington
Hampton
James Barrington
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Police use E Z Pass data in investigation of Dodds crash
State police probe into congressional candidate Gary Dodds alleges three crimes tied to the search after his Spaulding Turnpike crash. E ZPass records show tolls through Dover and Rochester, conflicting with Dodds account of swimming the Bellamy River and wandering in the woods. Authorities say no charge filed and list prior requests from FBI and various DA offices.
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Bill Boynton
Carol Murray
FBI
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Middlesex County District Attorney's Office
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