Scare at Portsmouth Library Triggers Police Sweep
A 32 year old man was questioned and released after a report of a man with a gun at Portsmouth Public Library. Police secured the building for about an hour while searching for a weapon that was not found. Three juvenile females reported an adult man at Portsmouth Middle School who asked inappropriate questions. No charges expected. follow up interviews planned with students.
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Hoystadt
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Formula stolen for heroin in Market Basket theft case
Two Massachusetts women, Maeghan Dooley and Nadine Forlizzi, appeared in Portsmouth Court after stealing baby formula to fund heroin use. Judge Sawako Gardner ordered drug treatment or extended jail time. Each received 12 months with portions suspended. both are heroin users and linked to the thefts for drug money.
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Melrose
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Maverick St
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Burial ground plans unveiled for African Memorial Park
City aims to add brick sidewalks cobble streets and trees such as Japanese zel kova and honey locusts to the African Burial Ground Memorial and Commemorative Park on Chestnut Street. Roberta Woodburn of Woodburn and Company Landscape presented concept plans to the mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee at City Hall Tuesday night.
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Chestnut Street
Roberta Woodburn
Woodburn and Company
City Hall
Romney pledges presidential salary to charity
Mitt Romney, campaigning in New Hampshire, said he would likely take the $400,000 annual presidential salary but donate it. He noted his Massachusetts governorship paid less than that and declined his own $135,000 salary, adding he would donate at least the presidential pay to charity.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Obama health care plan announced on the web
Barack Obama reveals a national health care plan in a web announcement while Hillary Clinton outlines her economic vision in a separate briefing. The items are featured on page Al4.
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Hilary Clinton
Islington Street eyed as Portsmouth arts corridor upgrade
Portsmouth moves to redevelop Islington Street into an arts corridor with a full streetscape and traffic plan by November. Proposals are due by June 11 as a consultant is chosen to craft the improvement plan, linking past studies to a comprehensive 2007 vision. City Manager John Bohenko cites long term economic goals and echoes a 1998 northern tier study.
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State Lottery Evening Draw and Cash 5 Numbers
Lottery listing shows Wednesday May results with Day 1348265 Evening 45 18 93 0 and payout Paycheck 422242631. Mass Day 7299 Mas Cash 5 13 24 27 35. Mega ions 224 445 5467.
York Beach Parking Issue Sent to Voters
A local ballot question on parking in York Beach moves to voters amid a partly sunny day. Officials and residents discuss potential impact on traffic and land use. Public input is encouraged ahead of the decision.
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