Slowing Down? Senior Center Below the Downtime
In South Berwick Maine the town senior center, in its seventh year, offers line dancing exercise strength training and walking with 150 people joining in two weeks of its first membership drive paying 10 each. Director Vicki Desilet notes fundraisers have kept the center running without state or federal funds though revenue work is now underway.
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South
Berwick
Maine
Vicki Desilet
Desilet
Floor cloths that blend art and durability
Portsmouth artist Marsha Francis, now head of MJ Francis Designs, turns hand painted floorcloths into wall worthy art. From 229 Pleasant St. she offers colorful geometric patterns inspired by Colonial New England, with a five coat finish built to last and pet friendly lines including bone and cat prints. Francis also does custom work to fit specific rooms or businesses.
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Portsmouth
Marsha Francis
MJ Francis Designs
Pleasant St
Francis
New England
York Beach Eyesore to Be Restored If Ballot Passes
York Beach plans to restore the Atlantic House once called the shell shack. A new town zoning ordinance would permit parking exceptions anywhere in York, needed for developer Don Rivers to proceed. The measure appears on the November 4 referendum ballot.
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York Beach
Maine
Atlantic House
Planning Board
Board of Appeals
Don Rivers
BOA
Rivers
York
Steve Burns
Deb Cram
World adapting to fish farming on islands
UNH pursues feasible and environmentally safe offshore fish farming. Researchers study best practices to minimize ecological impact while supporting island communities.
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UNH
Lifeguards Pull Man From Surf at Wallis Sands Beach
Rye Fire Department and Portsmouth medics responded to Wallis Sands State Beach Sunday afternoon after an 83 year old man was pulled from the water at 2 20 p m by two lifeguards. Lifeguards started CPR and sought additional help from Rye Fire Chief Leon Blaisdell.
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Rye
Portsmouth
Wallis Sands State Beach
Leon Blaisdell
Officer MacKenzie retires after 20 years on Portsmouth force
Michael MacKenzie ends a two decade career as a Portsmouth patrolman. He started April 2, 1983, and recalls the streets he patrolled with pride in a farewell at the station. He cites camaraderie with fellow officers as his lasting memory. Labor Day observances note City Hall and many services closed or altered.
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Portsmouth
Michael MacKenzie
MacKenzie
MacKen
Court fights guardian appointment for unborn rape victim's baby
A court battle continues over whether a guardian should be appointed for the unborn child of a mentally disabled rape victim. The case centers on legal capacity and safeguarding the fetus amidst the guardian appointment dispute.
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Shirley Jacques
Tantine Ey
Tri-State Daily
Tri-State
Future of
RTS
Roger Clemens
Red Sox
Freather
Seacoast
Istonline.com
Jimena
Wallis Sands Beach
U.S. Postal Service
Daniel St
Hannaford Bros. Food and Drug
Islington St
Demoulas Market
Lafayette Road
Woodbury Avenue
Shaw's
Fleet Bank
Ocean National Bank
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