Portsmouth Yard Defenders Seek Slim Window on BRAC Visit
Members of the BRAC commission will tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Wednesday June 1 to assess its value and performance. Capt Bill McDonough says the visit is a crucial chance to counter Navy impressions and prove the yard’s case for remaining open. Union leader Paul O Connors says workers will present firsthand evidence of the yard's record performance and strategic importance. The page notes a May 13 Defense Department release of a list of 33 major actions.
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Lynch says BRAC plan errs on Portsmouth shipyard
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch told BRAC chair Anthony Principi by phone that the Defense Department was wrong to recommend closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He urged a reassessment of the department's assumptions and highlighted the shipyard as a model of cost savings and national defense, noting only four public shipyards remain.
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Prolonged Northeast Rain Drives Ark-Worthy Talk
National Weather Service forecaster James Brown in Gray Maine says a persistent low system and ridges on both sides will keep NE and New England under steady rain for 10 days with continued power outages possible. He notes no flooding risk but near record April May rainfall totals loom as another inch falls today.
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Seabrook Nuke Fence Declared Inoperable After NRC Check
An internal Seabrook Station document obtained by the Portsmouth Herald shows the perimeter intrusion detection system zones failed a May 5 challenge during a regional NRC inspection. Compensatory measures were implemented immediately. Plant spokesman Alan Griffith affirmed no threat to public health or safety and said federal law restricts comment on specifics.
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Kittery Village Tax Decision Sparks Residents’ Debate
The Meetinghouse Village tax status near Roger's Road in Kittery Maine faces a challenge as Town Assessor Bruce Kerns rules the senior housing complex does not qualify for exemption. Paul Andrews, the nonprofit agency’s employee, says an appeal is possible though he disagrees with the decision.
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Methadone Clinic to Open in Newington Move
Dr. Steven Kassels, medical director of Community Substance Abuse Centers, says fear of methadone clinics bringing heroin addicts to Newington is unfounded. The Seacoast’s first clinic will move from Somersworth to 60 Old Dover Road in Newington this summer.
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Marswhood High School Honors Honor Roll
Marswhood High School announces its honor roll with students recognized for academic achievement. A note highlights community education efforts and school pride across the Seacoast area.
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High court takes on New Hampshire abortion law
The Supreme Court will hear a New Hampshire parental notification case this fall, signaling renewed focus on abortion amid the potential replacement of Chief Justice Rehnquist. The case could mirror a 5-4 split from the last major abortion ruling, affecting federal judgeships and political dynamics.
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