Secret love letters of Dorothy Vaughan in Portsmouth
Dorothy Vaughan, a longtime Portsmouth librarian and founder of Strawbery Banke Museum, left abundant local history materials and private papers, later donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society. Her life amid stacks of books, papers, and artifacts reflects a collector devoted to Portsmouth’s past and a promised but unfinished local history book.
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Portsmouth Extends Polling Hours Ahead of Election
City will run polls until 8 p m for the November 4 election to accommodate a likely very high turnout. City Clerk Kelli Barnaby expects 75 to 80 percent turnout, up from 70 percent in 2004. Deputy Secretary of State Dave Scanlan notes state guidance to ease traffic with longer hours and proper parking, polling staff, and clear line directions. Voter registration on Election Day is allowed but encouraged prior to voting. absentee ballots available for those working, away, or with religious or disability reasons.
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Miami hands New England first loss 38 13
Miami defeated New England 38 to 13 to hand the Patriots their first loss of the season on Monday September 22 2008. The game featured dominant defense and key scoring drives by the Dolphins.
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Miami
New England
Kids Adults Pedal to Win at Portsmouth Criterium
The fourth annual Smuttynose Brewing Co Portsmouth Criterium drew spectators to Congress Street for rider races across ages and an antique bike exhibit. Five year old Ryan Patten and four year old Max Murdoch highlighted the children’s events with family cheering from the sidelines.
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Portsmouth residents share anxiety over retirement, finances
In Portsmouth, Jeff Magenau aged 45, Ellen Garrity 27, and Chris Pennington 29 describe fears about their financial futures, nervousness from ongoing news, and a decision to cut spending while awaiting broader guidance. Participation encouraged at Seacoast Connects forums.
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Ellen Garrity
Portsmouth
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