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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state judge cleared the way for a GOP-led referendum aimed at nullifying ranked-choice voting in presidential races in Maine, meaning the voting system cannot be used in the presidential contest this November.Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat, contended the GOP didn’t meet the threshold for signatures for the ballot.…

PORTSMOUTH – Union leaders and proponents of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Monday called Sen. Jeanne Shaheen a “critical friend” and “top advocate” as they highlighted her efforts on their behalf amid her bid for reelection to the U.S. Senate.During a press conference at Prescott Park – with the cranes of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the…

PORTSMOUTH — In a followup to her call for police officers on the so-called Laurie List to be fired, retired Portsmouth Police Capt. Janet Champlin is detailing a way to eliminate the list by decertifying officers whose “misconduct rises to the level that they are no longer credible or otherwise unable to perform their duties.”Champlin…

FARMINGTON – St. Peter’s Penny Sale has been canceled, but they have a fundraiser going on with prizes for every day. In other news, crafts people and artists can still sign up for the upcoming Music and Arts Festival.New flagsThe Fire and Police Departments located at the Public Safety Building send out a huge thank…

Aug 208:39 a.m.: Car keyed overnight on Woodbury Avenue.9:26 a.m.: Reported homeless man is sleeping under a yellow blanket near the playground on Peirce Island.9:58 a.m.: Caller reports a man in a wheelchair sleeping on State Street. The wheelchair was returned to Portsmouth Hospital.10:23 a.m.: Stopped an elderly woman who reportedly ran through two red…

CONCORD — In an April 30 email titled “Comments on reopening,” Robert Paul simply wrote: “Don’t.” Five hours later, Joe Condi sent a blank email with the subject line: “OPEN-OPEN-OPEN.”The two messages were among the nearly 1,800 sent to Gov. Chris Sununu’s Economic Reopening Task Force between April 22 and May 1, when The Associated…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s older sister, a former federal judge, is heard sharply criticizing her brother in a series of recordings, at one point saying of the president, “He has no principles.”Maryanne Trump Barry was secretly recorded by her niece, Mary Trump, who recently released a book denouncing the president, “Too Much and Never…

Cast member of the Bravo TV show ’Summer House,” and perennial Rye regular, Kyle Cooke developed a line of sparkling hard teas branded “Loverboy” now being sold in New Hampshire.”It’s a tasty, fun drink,” said Cooke, 38, a four-season member of “Summer House” that showcases young New Yorkers blowing off summer steam at Hamptons houses.Cooke…

BRENTWOOD – The two candidates for Rockingham County attorney were recently grilled on racial inequity within the criminal justice system via a questionnaire by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire.The ACLU sent questionnaires to all county attorney candidates across the state ahead of the upcoming election, where they queried the candidates on systemic…

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives is set to consider legislation Saturday preventing any further changes at the United States Postal Service and providing $25 billion in funding ahead of an expected surge in mail-in ballots in the November election.  The Democratic-controlled chamber will likely pass the legislation, but it faces an uncertain future in the Republican-led Senate. Senate Majority Leader…

KITTERY, Maine – A mobile “swab and send” COVID-19 testing site will open next Tuesday, Aug 25 at the Maine Visitor Information Center off Interstate 95.The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday the Promerica Health-operated site has begun accepting appointments at covidtestforme.com.The mobile site will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

COVID-19 has made food pantries more important than ever, says Dwight Totten, a volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.”We have seen an increase in demand and the need is great,” he said. “That is why the work of Seacoast Area Crop Hunger Walk is even more important this year.”Volunteers at the Deerfield…

PORTSMOUTH — The city Planning Board on Thursday responded favorably to early plans for three floors of micro apartments built above Statey Bar & Grill, but city officials rejected the idea of giving future tenants long-term leases in a nearby municipal parking garage.Thirty months after he bought the former VFW building for $1 million, then…

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The largest school district in Maine has approved a plan for the upcoming school year that will mix in-person learning with remote instruction.The Portland Board of Public Education unanimously approved the proposal on Wednesday. The school year will begin on Sept. 14.The proposal calls for elementary students to return to school…

MADISON, Wis. — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Attorney General Eric Holder delivered a stark reminder to Wisconsin Democrats on Thursday about the importance the battleground state plays in the presidential election less than 11 weeks away.”No pressure, it’s all riding on Wisconsin,” Pelosi told more than 100 Democrats during a virtual meeting tied…

PORTSMOUTH — The attorney for a cyclist “doored” in a Middle Street bike lane is searching for the auto’s driver, to hold him responsible for his client’s injuries, while city officials continue to debate the safety of those bikes lanes.Ken Murphy said Thursday he knows the identity of the passenger who opened a car door…

The Democratic National Convention’s third night kicks off with Senator Elizabeth Warren, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Top Featured Tags: – New Hampshire News Press Release Distribution Service

EXETER — The annual TEAM Exeter Arts & Music Fest will take place Saturday, just not in downtown.The event is now being held as a “Pop-Up” art market at the former Jaguar dealership on Epping Road, with the live music acts playing on the outdoor music stage next door at Sawbelly Brewing, according to organizer…

CONCORD — Dartmouth College students barely will be able to venture off-campus when they return this fall.According to the latest travel restrictions, undergraduate students will not be permitted to travel beyond the local area, which is defined as the towns of Hanover, Enfield, Lebanon, Lyme and West Lebanon in New Hampshire, and Norwich and Hartford…

While the Exeter Select Board will consider mandating masks in their town next week, a majority of Hampton selectmen said they were reluctant to support such a requirement.Hampton selectmen voted last week to mandate masks inside their town offices, but four selectmen said they thought a town-wide mandate would be unnecessary and difficult to enforce.…

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s dairy farmers and specialty crop growers have received the bulk of federal aid that’s designed to help food producers weather the coronavirus pandemic.Farmers in the state have received nearly $20 million in total. About $9.1 million has gone to specialty crop growers, who grow products such as fruits, vegetables and…

NEW SHARON, Maine (AP) — A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with a handgun while video chatting with a friend, police said.The boy, from New Sharon, was a student at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, police said.A friend noticed something was wrong during their video chat on Monday and went with a…