Peak foliage guides New Hampshire visitors for Columbus Day weekend
State tourism officials estimate nearly 600000 people will tour New Hampshire over the Columbus Day holiday. The Great North Woods is past peak with Route 3 offering mountain views and autumn colors. Stratford hosts a pumpkin festival and a 23 mile yard sale dusk to slush. White Mountains show a mix of colors with the Kancamagus Highway retaining vibrant hues at higher elevations.
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Glaring lighting complaints pout over Rye safety building
Jane Holway of the Historic District Commission says abutters find the new public safety building lights intrusive and too bright. She read a town newsletter letter stating the HDC’s unanimous view. Town officials say constant lighting is to deter theft and note parking lot lights were added this week.
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Rye Elementary students wear bandannas for breast cancer fund
Fifth grade student council organized Wear Blue Jeans and a Bandanna Day at Rye Elementary to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Teachers and staff joined as coordinator Jacquie DeFreze praised the colorful bandanna outfits and many students shared personal connections, including kindergarten pupil Madeleine Green recalling a preschool teacher who died of the disease.
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Lottery results roundup from Tri-State Daily Oct 6 2006
Friday drawing totals include Day and Evening play results with numbers for the 5 6 0/3 0 2 3 and 7 3 3/6 6 4 9 games. Also list Triple Play Mega Millions Mass Cash and Mass Daily figures and MB 18 as posted.
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Stogie Fever Drives Rising Cigar Sales Across Industry
A business brief notes cigar sales climbing as quality improves across the industry. The report highlights broader consumer demand reflected in increased purchases amid evolving product standards and market competition.
City reviews board term lengths for housing grant
Seacoast aid for the homeless funded by a federal grant flows directly to a city organization. Officials examine board tenure and whether term limits should apply to members.
Street to become walkway near The Music Hall in Portsmouth
The city will close about 150 feet of Chestnut Street between Congress and Porter for five months from August 2007 to January 2008 to test a pedestrian walkway plan. The Traffic and Safety Committee backed a pilot, while several councilors raised concerns about deliveries, backups, and accessibility for elderly and disabled residents.
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Delegates call for action in page scandal
In Portsmouth delegates press for accountability amid the Foley page scandal. Jeb Bradley says anyone who knew of misconduct by members or staff should resign if FBI or House Ethics findings confirm it, naming House Speaker Dennis Hastert amid criticism over inaction.
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