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PORTSMOUTH — Saint Patrick Academy announced the groundbreaking for its 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnasium and multi-purpose hall on its 11-acre campus on Banfield Road.The Catholic school was started in 1868 on State Street in downtown Portsmouth. In 1904, a new building was built on Austin Street, which was the home of St. Patrick School until April…

ELIOT, Maine — Some people say Orland McPherson is like the “mayor” of town as he turned 90 on Tuesday, honored with a parade of well-wishers.Every morning he can be found at the gazebo in the center of town having coffee with his friends and catching up on town business. McPherson is no stranger to…

PORTSMOUTH — Saint Patrick Academy announced the groundbreaking for its 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnasium and multi-purpose hall on its 11-acre campus on Banfield Road.The Catholic school was started in 1868 on State Street in downtown Portsmouth. In 1904, a new building was built on Austin Street, which was the home of St. Patrick School until April…

PORTSMOUTH — Saint Patrick Academy announced the groundbreaking for its 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnasium and multi-purpose hall on its 11-acre campus on Banfield Road.The Catholic school was started in 1868 on State Street in downtown Portsmouth. In 1904, a new building was built on Austin Street, which was the home of St. Patrick School until April…

PORTSMOUTH — Saint Patrick Academy announced the groundbreaking for its 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnasium and multi-purpose hall on its 11-acre campus on Banfield Road.The Catholic school was started in 1868 on State Street in downtown Portsmouth. In 1904, a new building was built on Austin Street, which was the home of St. Patrick School until April…

PORTSMOUTH — Saint Patrick Academy announced the groundbreaking for its 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnasium and multi-purpose hall on its 11-acre campus on Banfield Road.The Catholic school was started in 1868 on State Street in downtown Portsmouth. In 1904, a new building was built on Austin Street, which was the home of St. Patrick School until April…

PORTSMOUTH — Saint Patrick Academy announced the groundbreaking for its 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnasium and multi-purpose hall on its 11-acre campus on Banfield Road.The Catholic school was started in 1868 on State Street in downtown Portsmouth. In 1904, a new building was built on Austin Street, which was the home of St. Patrick School until April…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

YORK, Maine — A local leader known as a down-to-earth civil servant who spoke her mind has passed away.Liz Blanchard, a former New Hampshire state representative who served until just two weeks ago on York’s Board of Selectmen, died Monday night at 81, according to her grandson.Zach Blanchard, who spoke on behalf of the family,…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

PORTSMOUTH — An accident involving a cyclist being “doored” in the Middle Street bike lanes will be discussed Wednesday during a meeting of the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.Public safety officials said the cyclist suffered facial injuries July 26 when a car door was opened near 456 Middle St., but the cyclist declined medical treatment…

EXETER — Growing up, Craig Wharem found a welcoming community through karate as he pursued his black belt, the martial art discipline’s most prestigious accolade.Now the Sensei of Karate International, Wharem said he wanted to find a way to still offer the same welcoming community at the dojo while his students remained in home isolation…

EXETER — Growing up, Craig Wharem found a welcoming community through karate as he pursued his black belt, the martial art discipline’s most prestigious accolade.Now the Sensei of Karate International, Wharem said he wanted to find a way to still offer the same welcoming community at the dojo while his students remained in home isolation…

HAMPTON — State police responded to a tractor-trailer rollover that sent the driver to the hospital on Tuesday.According to Troop A, troopers responded to the crash around 8:14 a.m. Aug. 4. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Freightliner hauling a loaded trailer rolled over on the Route 101 eastbound off-ramp to Interstate 95. Police said it…

HAMPTON FALLS — Republican Lou Gargiulo has received the endorsement of Gov. Chris Sununu in his bid for state Senate in District 24.District 24 includes Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, New Castle, Newton, North Hampton, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton and Stratham. The seat is currently held by Democrat Dr. Tom Sherman of Rye.”Count me in…

PORTSMOUTH — City councilors this week took another step toward a mask mandate with teeth, passing the first reading of a proposed ordinance and moving it to a public hearing.The draft ordinance, proposed by Assistant Mayor Jim Splaine, would mandate face coverings be worn inside public places and outdoors when a distance of 6 feet…

Unitil expects fast-moving stormHAMPTON — Unitil Corporation, a provider of natural gas and electricity, issued a press release mid-day Tuesday, stating it “is currently expecting the peak impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias late this afternoon and into this evening.”According to the most recent forecasts, Isaias is expected to be a rapidly moving tropical storm as…

With forecasts of high winds, possible downpours and nasty ocean conditions from approaching Tropical Storm Isaias, coastal communities were taking precautions Tuesday to protect life and property.According to state Homeland Security Director Jennifer Harper, the latest forecast from the National Weather Service has the brunt of the storm tracking west. But the entire state is…