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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — For New England’s vanishing commercial clam harvesters, the coronavirus pandemic represents only the most recent in a string of setbacks that have held down the centuries-old industry.The clamdiggers, who pull softshell clams for use in chowders and clambakes from tidal muck, have weathered an aging workforce, relentless predators that eat shellfish,…

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YORK, Maine — The York Water District is considering a proposal to add a cell tower atop the Roots Rock Road water tank in the middle of a York Heights neighborhood, stirring hopes of better cellular service as well as concerns from property owners.The water district held an online informational session last week, with presentations…

PORTSMOUTH – The third rally to support Rollinsford mother Sarah Letendre was held in Market Square on Sunday, with a vow to hold one each month until there is “Justice for Sarah.””I don’t know Sarah,” said organizer Suzanne Cyr of Rye. “But I have been an activist for decades, and I know her ’story.’ I…

No one was seriously injured Saturday, according to law enforcement. Numerous boat parades have been held by Trump supporters around the nation. Top Featured Tags: – New Hampshire News Press Release Distribution Service

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts reported 10 newly confirmed coronavirus deaths and 370 newly confirmed cases Sunday, pushing the state’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll to more than 8,900 and its confirmed caseload to more than 120,800.The seven-day weighted average of positive tests was less than 1%. The true number of cases is likely higher because many…

WASHINGTON — Memorial Day brought the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, prompting hundreds of thousands of Americans to take to the streets in protest. President Donald Trump called Floyd’s death a “disgrace” and momentum built around policing reform.But by Labor Day, the prospects for federal legislation have evaporated. And Trump…

HAMPTON – For the second year in a row, Mélineige Beauregard took home the top prize in the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic.Beauregard, of Montreal, Canada, was awarded first place and $6,000 for her sculpture titled “Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning.”The three-day contest put on by the Hampton Beach Village…

CONCORD (AP) — Some trees deemed the largest in their species are getting a second look in New Hampshire.The Concord Monitor reports the change is a result of rethinking how measurements are taken of trees with multiple trunks. The new measurements have already changed the status of an Eastern white pine in the Keene area…

The two leading contenders in the race to face off in November against first-term Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas at first glance have a lot in common.Both are named Matt, both tout their conservative credentials and express strong support for President Donald Trump. And both are fierce critics of Pappas, the former state executive councilor from…

BRENTWOOD – County officials are confident the 11-person COVID-19 outbreak within Rockingham County jail is under control.Kevin St. James, chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, said neither the 10 inmates nor the one nurse who tested positive for COVID-19 had to be hospitalized. He said they are all awaiting the results of a…

WASHINGTON — Peter Strzok spent his FBI career hunting Russian and Chinese spies, but after news broke of derogatory text messages he had sent about President Donald Trump, he came to feel like he was the one being hunted.There were menacing phone calls and messages from strangers, and anxious peeks out window shades before his…

Michael Forest Reinoehl, 48, was killed as a federal task force attempted to apprehend him in Olympia, Washington. Top Featured Tags: – New Hampshire News Press Release Distribution Service

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has ordered the military’s independent newspaper, Stars and Stripes, to cease publication at the end of the month, despite congressional efforts to continue funding the century-old publication.The order to halt publication by Sept. 30, and dissolve the organization by the end of January, follows the Pentagon’s move earlier this year to…

UNITY, Maine (AP) — Maine’s annual celebration of organic farming and rural living will still take place this year, but it will be an online event.Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association said the Common Ground Country Fair is slated to take place online Sept. 25-27. The event typically draws thousands of people to Unity.The Common…

HAMPTON — The beach community gave a ceremonial goodbye this week to a challenging 2020 season, celebrating the summer they salvaged in the face of COVID-19.Gov. Chris Sununu joined a party in the parking lot of the Main Sail Motel and Cottages on Ashworth Avenue Wednesday night, when town officials, restaurant and hotel owners, New…

EXETER – The town is alerting residents on the final procedures to vote in-person for Tuesday’s state primary election, while still encouraging people to vote absentee if possible.Town Moderator Paul Scafidi said due to the number of additional precautions he and poll workers must take to best protect voters and volunteers from COVID-19 exposure, he…

PORTSMOUTH — Attendees at ServiceCU@PopUp NH in the Bridge Street parking lot, now can shop in addition to dining or enjoying a show.Beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, two retailers will be selling goods each day at the top of Bridge Street. Organizers will update the PopUp NH schedule in real time with future retailers at popupnh.org.…

HAMPTON — The Hampton School District will welcome back students on Sept. 8 for the first day of school.SAU 90 Superintendent Dr. Lois Costa reports the district will follow a hybrid learning model for the start of the 2020-21 academic year.Students will be split up alphabetically into two groups. Children in Group A will attend…

EXETER –The Department of Public Works and Select Board are requiring town residents and water customers to conserve water and refrain from using water outdoors such as watering of landscape areas and lawns, pool filling and washing down of paved surfaces until precipitation mitigates drought conditions.The entire state of New Hampshire is in a drought;…

The massive August haul speaks to the enthusiasm among Democrats to oust President Donald Trump from office. Top Featured Tags: – New Hampshire News Press Release Distribution Service

The Kittery School District will deploy in “status yellow” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, “a prudent decision given the anxiety level of all of our stakeholders,” said Superintendent Eric Waddell.Last Friday, Gov. Janet Mills announced all Maine counties are “green,” according to her ranking system of COVID-19 risk. A green status means the risk of the…