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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2008
Page
1
A York resident says Rye Fuel did not honor her prebuy agreement and left her tank dry. She plans to switch providers when her 40-year contract ends in June, noting a recent $50 referral credit.
New Hampshire House Speaker Terie Norelli announced support for a constitutional amendment on education funding. She described it as a compromise that defines state obligations, targets aid by need and capacity, and preserves the court's standard of review while aiming to broaden consensus after many failed measures. The plan contrasts with CACR 34 which seeks to channel most aid to the poorest areas but limits court oversight.
Tim Welch pitched a shutout as the Clippers outlasted Laconia to stay unbeaten at 10-0. The dominant performance featured strong defense and timely hits, matching the season’s hot start for the team.
Local authorities announce the overturning of a prior permit allowing apartment conversions into a bed and breakfast. The decision affects property owners seeking to repurpose units and signals updated planning or zoning enforcement.
In Kittery at Shapleigh School 344 athletes 100 volunteers and 150 coaches joined families from across York County for a day of races 400 meters and other events including shot put softball throw relay and standing long jump A wheelchair division raced 30 meters Dennis Dean who has run the event for 15 years said everyone was a winner The Special Olympic oath was read this year by a participant.
Nicia Washington speaks of victory and courage as the Olympic style event opens with a torch lighting led by Kayla Flinstom aged eight and officer Michael Gagnon. Marshwood district elementary class joins Shapleigh principal Wanda Avery in the opening remarks as Amy Reinholsten watches Bonnie Sue Kibbey prepare for the track and field activities.
Portsmouth nature photographer Jerry Monkman and his wife Marcy are set to be honored May 16 as the USPS releases a 72-cent international rate stamp featuring Jerry’s sunrise shot of the Androscoggin River in Errol, New Hampshire. The couple are the only employees at Portsmouth based See STAMP.
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