Duel over nude art at Rye gallery sparks controversy
Dru Chichester withdrew his entire show after Rosewood gallery manager Eric Lariviere removed two paintings following a complaint from a customer. The piece in question depicts a woman masturbating, though observers say the act is not obvious without close study. Chichester argues the public lobby space invites diverse reactions rather than a personal verdict.
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Exotic club owner quits fight over permit denial in Kittery
Josephs owner Terry Wong says he will close his exotic dance club after York County Superior Court denied the renewal of his special amusement permit. The four year battle began in 1999 when the Town Council rejected the application, later overruled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The club opened in August 1999.
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Portsmouth high school drug dog plan discussed by officials
Over two to three years Portsmouth police and the school district debated using narcotics sniffing dogs at Portsmouth High School to cut drug violations. The chief supports the idea, but the decision rests with the School Department, which has not invited the police to participate.
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Mayor Sirrell resigns from Portsmouth Taxpayers group
Mayor Eve lyn Sirrell quits the Association of Portsmouth Taxpayers amid a drive to fund a new public library. She co founded the group in 1983 but says it no longer represents Portsmouth taxpayers and laments a shift toward a single issue agenda. Sirrell cites the group’s takeover by a few individuals and notes her March 3 letter to acting president John Russo detailing the change.
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Lottery numbers and results teased for readers
Tri State Daily lists lottery draws with day, evening, and mass daily games. The page shows sequences like 1 54 750 7 and 65 9 1644 for multiple pools. Heads or Tails and Mass Millions entries appear with sets such as 48 13 16 17 and 1 10 18 25 37 38 8.
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Rain Moving In Affects Weekend Forecast
Classified page notes incoming weather impacting plans with rain chances, cooler air, and potential travel disruption. Weather outlook cites northeast winds, scattered showers, and a high around 47 degrees, urging readers to plan accordingly.
Fire at York Harbor mansion ruled accidental
Fire at the 30 room York Harbor estate at 15 Milbury Lane Tuesday afternoon was deemed accidental by York Fire Chief Chris Balentine who said investigators have yet to determine the source. The property owned by the Milton Petersons of Virginia dates to 1928 with nine bedrooms and was purchased in 1978 for $200,000.
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