State workers vote no confidence in Governor Benson
Ninety seven percent of SEA NH members returning the union no confidence ballot say Governor Benson cannot lead. About 3,200 ballots returned. roughly 3,100 say no. SEA board moved March 11 to present to SEA Council. March 18 the full membership vote was approved. Benson spokesperson indicated no comment until counting finishes.
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Concord
Craig Benson
New Hampshire
Lorri Hayes
State Employees Association of
SEA Council
Benson
Alicia Preston
Preston
Rotation not reason for state worker's transfer
Dori Wiggin, Seacoast Wetlands Bureau supervisor, was moved to Concord earlier this year under a supposed managerial rotation. The State Employees Association says Wiggin’s transfer is permanent and not part of the rotation plan. Frank Richardson, who led the Seacoast office before Wiggin, has not been reassigned to Portsmouth.
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State Wetlands Bureau
Concord
Dori Wiggin
Craig Benson
Rye
State Employees Association of New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services
Wiggin
Lorri Hayes
Union
Hayes
Seacoast
Frank Richardson
Bureau
Firefighters Rappel Off City Garage For Training
Portsmouth firefighters conducted rappelling drills from the High Hanover Parking Garage led by Scott Carrigan Tom Freire and John McBride to sharpen skills with minimal public impact. Lt Dennis Pease said the exercise helps crews maintain proficiency and readiness.
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Portsmouth
High Hanover
Scott Carrigan
New Hampshire Fire Academy
Ternoon
Carrigan
Tom Freire
John McBride
Dennis Pease
Property tax break on ballot in York Maine
York voters face 13 zoning amendments and funding for a property tax relief program for low income residents. The measure would provide annual funding, with suspension if denied, and an emergency management ordinance would create a town office for disasters. A formula restaurant ban targets drive up fast food chains.
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York
Maine
McDonald's
Olive Garden
Chili
York residents face spending choices at polls
York Maine voters decide 79 warrant articles and 13 zoning amendments at York High School gym. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Article 1 covers town offices with several open seats. The school district seeks 21.7 million for 2004 05 and plans to restore seven teacher positions cut in 2002. The town budget is 11.9 million including library and water district budgets. The York Library trustees seek 372 000 though past votes failed.
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York
Maine
York High School
Board of Selectmen
Water District
York Library Board of Trustees
$30K Promise to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Still Unpaid
Gov. Benson backed the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during a March news conference and pledged a $30,000 state grant, later revised to a $50,000 donation to the Seacoast Shipyard Association. By May 21 the SSA had received only $20,000. Ruth Griffin downplayed concerns over the delay and council agendas.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Craig Benson
Alicia Preston
Prescott Park
Benson
Defense Department
Seacoast Shipyard Association
SSA
Ruth Griffin
Seacoast
Gardening 101: Rain Plans Change Plant Care
In Gardening 101, readers learn how periods of rain affect soil moisture and plant needs. Practical tips cover when to water, mulching, and selecting rain-friendly varieties. The column guides timely care adjustments for rainy spells.
Groundbreaking Temple Israel of Dover Breaks New Ground
A Dover ceremony marks the groundbreaking for Temple Israel of Dover as a photo captures the event. Local officials and congregants celebrate the start of construction for a new religious center.
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Temple Israel of
Dover
Drivers adorn their cars with personal ornaments
A look at car mirrors shows how drivers express identity through center-dash trinkets. Fragrance cardboards compete with wood, clay, and plastic offerings, while many items reflect family, events, or affiliations. Charlene Burrows on Woodbury Avenue stands out with a noticeable mirror ornament.
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America
Charlene Burrows
Woodbury Avenue
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