Portsmouth New Hampshire

Report: Firefighters making millions in overtime

PORTSMOUTH — City firefighters were routinely paid tens of thousands of dollars in overtime between 2009 and 2012, in some cases exceeding 50 percent of their base pay, according to a fact finder's report pertaining to stalled negotiations between...

N.H. lawmakers reconcile medical marijuana bills

CONCORD — House and Senate negotiators reached a deal on a medical marijuana bill Tuesday, positioning New Hampshire to join more than a dozen other states in legalizing the drug for seriously ill patients.

Mayor Spear vows action after parking vote

PORTSMOUTH — A day after his attempt to reinvigorate the Worth lot parking garage discussion failed, Mayor Eric Spear sounded off on the controversial council vote and vowed to look further into selling or leasing the land to a private developer.

Eliot, Kittery finalize ambulance deal

The towns of Kittery and Eliot, Maine, this week finalized an agreement with American Ambulance Service to provide coverage to the two towns free of charge for the next year.

Storm damages roof of City Hall

PORTSMOUTH — A fast-moving hail, rain and wind storm that brought down tree limbs and flooded neighborhoods Monday afternoon also damaged a portion of the slate roof on City Hall, said Public Works Director Peter Rice.

Storm that struck Seacoast was a microburst

PORTSMOUTH — Officials from the National Weather Service have confirmed the fast-moving storm that peppered the city Monday afternoon, downing trees and scattering debris, was a microburst.

City Council to consider wastewater upgrades

PORTSMOUTH — The city is set to move forward with the first phase of bonding for proposed upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Peirce Island.

SIG Sauer donates $25K to Pease Greeters

PORTSMOUTH — One of the world's most renowned small-arms manufacturers has donated $25,000 to the Pease Greeters organization.

Selectman angers vets with decision to drop Pledge of Allegiance

YORK, Maine — Veterans are expected to turn out in force at the next Board of Selectmen meeting to protest a decision by the chairman to no longer open meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance.

York Selectmen consider firing town manager

YORK, Maine — As the Board of Selectmen continues to evaluate the performance of the town manager, the question hanging over the proceedings is whether the majority of the five-member board will keep him on the job until the end of his contract in...

School Board confirms names of resigned EHS teachers

EXETER — The Cooperative School District has confirmed the resignations of Exeter High School social studies teachers Tod Grossmith and Mark Forbes in connection with a raunchy screenplay that is evidence in an ongoing sexual assault investigation.

Town scrambles to put on tricentennial celebration

NEWINGTON — The town is scrambling to pull off a tricentennial celebration later this year following the March firing of former administrative assistant Bea Marconi.

Langdon library talks now include parking

NEWINGTON — The cost of the $1.79 million Langdon Public Library renovation and expansion could be on the rise if a preferred alternative parking plan is added to the project.

Newmarket man teed off about golf ball barrage

NEWMARKET — Michael McNeil understands that he is going to get some golf balls hit into the yard of his 10 Ash Swamp Road home because he lives next door to the Rockingham Country Club.

Man charged with attempted burglary in Hampton Falls

HAMPTON FALLS — An Epping man was arrested after he attempted to break into a Hampton Falls residence Monday morning, police said.

New roof slated for York Beach FD

YORK — York Beach Fire Chief David Bridges is raiding his budget to come up with $40,000 to fix the fire station roof.

Consultant search is narrowed down to two

YORK — The Planning Board on Thursday narrowed the number of applicants for the job of police station consultant from four to two: Ransom Consulting Inc. and CMA Engineers.

Town will help fund gap in Mount A coordinator salary

YORK — The Mount Agamenticus Steering Committee is looking at fundraising, increased donations and grants to make up for an estimated $9,800 shortfall in funding for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Coordinator position.

Selectmen consider firing of town manager

YORK — As the Board of Selectmen continues to evaluate the performance of the town manager, the question hanging over the proceedings is whether the majority of the five-member board will keep him on the job until the end of his contract in 2015.

Summer reserve officers now at posts in York

YORK — As Reserve Officer Eugene Jones is being interviewed at Ellis Short Sands Park on Monday, a man walks up and asks him where he can get change to feed the meters.

Hotel suites reopen at Atlantic House in York Beach

YORK — New life is springing up within the Atlantic House as the hotel joins the new GiGi's restaurant and other shops now open for business at 2 Beach St.

GiGi's now open at the Atlantic House

Business partners Jay McSharry, James Woodhouse and RJ Joyce have taken the former "extravagant" space that was the upscale Blue Sky on York Beach and opened the family-friendly GiGi's.

York High graduates 145 students

Applause filled the Robert E. Butler gymnasium Thursday, June 13, as York High School's Class of 2013 marched in with much pomp and circumstance.

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Club Finz of Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Southern Maine Agency on Aging's efforts to assist people with Alzheimer's disease.

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Happy Hour 3-6PM! Not only do we have half price beer, wine and cocktails but we...

Authors: Blue Mermaid

Happy Hour 3-6PM! Not only do we have half price beer, wine and cocktails but we also have $3 house margaritas and $3 cheese quesadillas!