Pease closure spurs ideas of amusement park site
As Pease Air Force Base closes on March 31 1991 uncertainty and proposals rise. A former Portsmouth mayor recalls a developer suggesting a Disney World like park for the 300 acre site amid huge regional economic impact. The base employed 400 to 500 civilians and service personnel and infused over 300 million into the Seacoast economy.
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Seacoast
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Tragic Feb. 2004 fire claims Kittery area family
Lorena Shepard recalls the night her Dalton New Hampshire home burned on February 17 2004 killing her husband and three sons as flames trapped her in the doorway and she awoke two months later in a coma. She says she only regained memory after contacting the Portsmouth Herald and is ready to tell her story.
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Opponents press sewage limits at Peirce Island plant
Water activists from Conservation Law Foundation fishermen and university researchers packed Portsmouth City Hall to demand ending the federal waiver allowing Piscataqua River discharge from Peirce Island. They say the city has avoided standard wastewater treatment since the 1980s and warn fish migration and boating may be harmed.
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City could pay portable welfare in state housing shift
Berlin officials urge a bill letting towns bill each other for aid to new residents who move to cheaper communities. The measure, passed by the House and before the Senate, would allow reimbursement for 90 days of aid after a move, a plan opposed by higher rent cities worried it shifts welfare costs across towns.
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Lost and found at Portsmouth schools overflows with coats and odd items
At Portsmouth area schools, lost and found boxes are packed with hats mittens and coats along with unusual items like a $400 ski jacket and a Patriot jacket. Barbara Armitage of York Middle School notes lunches linger and some items are laid out during conferences for parents to claim before funds go to charity.
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Inside a Sunsy Sky Page All
Inside page summary notes a sunny to partly cloudy day with a 66 page feature focusing on weather and light atmosphere. The item reads like a compact paper note describing bright conditions and a broad page spread about daylight and mood.
Concrete countertop business takes off on Page C8
A brief reads of a rising concrete countertop business gaining traction with unique designs and local projects. The feature notes growth, client demand, and infill opportunities in home renovations. Industry angles include material durability and custom finishes.
Elections Open In New Castle And Newmarket
Voters in New Castle and Newmarket head to polls today with hours set from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the town recreation building and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Hall respectively.
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