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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2008
Page
1
Elizabeth Vada Astonine coordinates posters and helplines as awareness events are planned. She notes a Rotary Club donation of cash for signs and cites a plea that supported local outreach.
A study by city Parking Manager John Frederick found about 12.7 percent of vehicles in Market Square parked illegally on Aug 5 and 9.2 percent on July 25, totaling 10.6 percent, higher than the industry standard of 5 to 7 percent. Councilor Ken Smith doubts fee hikes and calls for deterrents that free spaces for turnover without upsetting tourists. The Parking Department will present recommendations to the Parking Committee, with options ranging from no change to possible fee adjustments.
Firefighters fought a large blaze near Smuttynose Brewing Co. Thursday night, one of two fires believed set within an hour of each other. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Achilles said pallets stacked behind the brewery caught fire at about 9 30 p.m. and were under control by 9 47 p.m. No injuries or major damage reported. Police and Deputy Chief Steve Griswold will investigate the case as arson. Charlie Ireland, a brewer at Heritage Avenue site, saw the tall stack of pallets as he left work.
The U S Senate approved a defense authorization bill that includes 20.7 million dollars for a new dry dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine. It remains uncertain when construction could start as wrangling and a presidential election year loom. Senators from New Hampshire and Maine call it a milestone while cautioning final approval awaits the president.
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