Pedicab proposal rides into Portsmouth city hall
Pancrease John Wright, 24, seeks city permission to operate a pedal driven tricycle cab for passenger rides around Market Square. He cites environmental benefits and public service while planning nights and weekends operations if approved. City Council takes up the request tonight with local Traffic and Safety member John Bailey noting pedicabs are not new to the area.
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Pedicab Transportation
Boston
Portsmouth
Wright
Circus
John Bailey
York voters reject new Maine Turnpike toll plaza plan
In York Maine a nonbinding vote shows 3614 oppose and 383 favor relocation of the toll plaza. Residents formed Think Again to press for rebuilding at the current site while delaying four proposed sites and urging a full evaluation by the Maine Turnpike Authority board.
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Maine
Maine Turnpike Authority
York
MTA
MTA Board of Trustees
Selectmen
Michael Estes
Cathy Goodwin
Turnpike Authority
People of
Think Again
Randy Sznall
Small
Portsmouth Man Arrested on Felony Criminal Mischief Charge
A city man has been arrested and faces a felony charge of criminal mischief. The incident details remain under investigation as authorities pursue further action. The library continues to showcase SPLASH! The Art of Portsmouth's Young People on A3.
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Portsmouth
Wallis Sands AHA Seacoast Walk Raises Funds
The American Heart Association organized a Seacoast walk at Wallis Sands State Park to raise funds for heart disease research and awareness. Local participants joined teams and individuals collected pledges to support the cause.
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Wallis Sands State Park
Tow Trucks Parade Aims World Record In Hampton Beach
More than 250 tow trucks rolled the Ocean Boulevard route in Hampton for the New Hampshire Towing Association world record attempt for the largest tow truck parade. The event accompanied the association’s annual trade show at Hampton Beach State Park as flatbeds and 72-ton wreckers drew cheers from families and residents.
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Robbie Hall
Seabrook
Dave
Hampton
New Hampshire Towing Association
Hampton Beach
Ampton
Ocean Boulevard
Hampshire Towing Association
NHTA
Hampton Beach State Park
Hamp
Local woman cuts socialite ties for travel and preach
A Portsmouth feature recalls a local woman who left elite circles to travel and preach. The piece notes a tribute idea by Sheraton Harborside, selecting notable figures connected to Portsmouth, with Celia Thaxter highlighted as an obvious choice in a multi-step judging process.
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Portsmouth
Celia Thaxter
Appledore Island
Heard in the Square: Quality Cuts Dried By Costs
Maggie Moore, 58, of Durham, notes in a local square chat that she has had to reduce spending on quality to stretch her money. The remark reflects a broader concern over rising costs and budget tightening.
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Maggie Moore
Durham
Higher food prices divide cooks and households
Stephen Sinatra, 32, Portsmouth says higher food costs hit his personal chef business as clients cut back on quality. Gitte Kornulum, 44, Rochester notes minimal impact at home, continuing to buy organic despite higher grocery prices.
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Stephen Sinatra
Portsmouth
Rochester
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