Maine-ly New Hampshire has new Portsmouth home Oct 30, 2008
Then, there are the wines: Jeweltowne Vineyards in South Hampton and Flag Hill Winery in Lee. Wine and food samples are always available. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
2 former Mass govs campaigning in N.H. Oct 29, 2008
Former Gov. Jane Swift heads to Hampton on Wednesday to campaign for John McCain and Sarah Palin. She's taking part in an education roundtable at Winnacunnet High School. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man charged with having cats in storage unit in NH Oct 28, 2008
SALEM, N.H. (AP) -- Police have charged a Hampton, N.H., man with keeping cats in a self-storage unit in Salem. Forty-six-year old Charles Adams is charged with 17 counts of cruelty to animals. (Concord Monitor)
SCSU now ranked in three major polls Oct 28, 2008
Propelled by Saturday s 35-13 thumping of previously-ranked Hampton, South Carolina State entered both the Sports Network and Top 25 FCS polls for the first time this season. The Bulldogs entered the Sports Network poll at 22nd and 23rd in the AGS poll. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Seabrook nuclear plant sirens too quiet? Oct 28, 2008
Sue Philbrick, co-owner of Philbrick Sales and Service in North Hampton, was getting her hair cut at the Soho Salon and Spa in Rye on Saturday when the sirens went off ... "I was in Hampton. I heard them." ... Hampton resident Jack Ford was on High Street on Saturday, working in the office of the Hampton Town Democratic Committee. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Does IRS owe you money? Check this list Oct 28, 2008
Carrington, Jodi Newmarket, Carroll, Marc PortsmouthChampagne, Albert G. Jr. PortsmouthCharbonneau, Joseph P. StrathamCook, James E. ExeterCooper, Chester K. Jr. HamptonCragin, Harry B. II HamptonDavis, Tyler C. HamptonDimana, Maria Hampton FallsDoran, Shawna C. PortsmouthDriscoll, Barry A. SeabrookEagan, Julie E. NewmarketEdge, Richard P. KingstonEfuhs, Kyle P. PortsmouthGagnon, Corey A. ExeterGallagher, Jillian C. ExeterGendron, Cynthia B. RaymondGraves,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hampton area craft fairs Oct 28, 2008
n LADIES UNION of the North Hampton United Church of Christ, 295 Atlantic Ave., will hold its annual Fall Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The fair will include crafts, baked goods, a cookie walk, white elephant table and jewelry. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Felce Wins CCSU Mini-Meet; Men's Team Finishes Second Oct 26, 2008
Freshman (Hampton, N.J.) took 38th (12:06), sophomore (Lockport, N.Y.) crossed 52nd (12:21), sophomore (South Hamilton, Mass. finished 62 (12:30) and sophomore (Massapequa, N.Y.) took 65th (12:36). (Goseawolves.org)
Winning New Hampshire: Behind the state's serious pageant business Oct 26, 2008
Stephanie Lussier has run the standalone Hampton Beach Beauty Pageant for 12 years. She's competed in 40 or so pageants over 20 years and held a number of titles including Miss Hampton ... Pearl Hartt-Wilbur, 87, of Hampton, entered her first and last pageant three years ago. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sirens' sound taken in stride Oct 26, 2008
Police departments in Portsmouth, Newington, Hampton and Kittery, Maine, received only one or two calls from concerned residents, while many other Seacoast departments got no calls related to the demonstration, dispatchers said late Saturday afternoon. While reaction in Market Square was generally passive toward the loud sirens, some residents in other towns in the 10-mile zone said they could barely hear the test. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Credit crunch hurts car dealers, buyers Oct 26, 2008
Among them are Foss Motors on Epping Road in Exeter, Blake Chevrolet and Mitsubishi on Lafayette Road in North Hampton, and the Bournival Isuzu dealership, also on Lafayette Road, opposite Southgate Plaza in Portsmouth. Bournival continues to operate its other dealerships in the area, but no longer sells Isuzus. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
IR Sports Brewmaster: Title chase taking shape for FCS teams Oct 25, 2008
Also, No. 22 Hampton plays at No. 24 South Carolina State in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. That s some action across the nation for fans of FCS teams. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NASCAR: Drivers' talks often overheard Oct 23, 2008
Drivers' talks often overheard 102308 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- When Kurt Busch keyed the microphone on his two-way radio last Sunday, he thought he was talking only to his crew chief, Pat Tryson. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Small NH schools may get more aid Oct 22, 2008
The towns are Portsmouth, Alton, Grantham, Hampton and Hanover, she said. After the transition, the aid system takes effect without the protections or cap. (Concord Monitor)
This Week In Auto Racing October 24 - 26 Oct 22, 2008
Pep Boys Auto 500 - Atlanta Motor Speedway - Hampton, GA ... " Barring any misfortunes in the coming weeks, Bowyer is a pretty sure bet to capture his first championship in one of NASCAR's three top series. But if Edwards finds some miraculous way to repeat, it would by far eclipse the largest points deficit a champion has overcome at this point of the season. In 1989, Rob Moroso came from 127 points behind with four races remaining to finish the season 55 markers ahead of runner-up Tommy... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Harvest season for marijuana' Oct 22, 2008
Hampton Falls Lt. Tom Boynton leads Betsy Cory out of Hampton District Court on Wednesday. Cory was arraigned on charges of manufacturing and intending to distribute marijuana grown in her Hampton Falls yard ... HAMPTON FALLS Police seized marijuana with a street value of $22,000 from the home of a town woman who was allegedly growing the pot plants in her yard, prepping them in her basement, and selling the product out of the house. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Local group makes top 10 in national battle of the bands Oct 21, 2008
Yeah, we got to play Higher Ground in Vermont, Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, and camps in Maine plus lots of other places on our tour in New England, but if you get to play the Hard Rock New York as your first stop out of New England. Well, awesome, said Cody Nilsen. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Signs of the times Oct 19, 2008
Kutt, a 63-year-old Navy veteran and McCain supporter in North Hampton, N.H., erected a large McCain sign a few weeks ago only to have it ripped out of the ground and skewered on a wooden stake, "like you'd put a stake through the heart of a vampire.". In response, Kutt has posted a $500 reward for any tip leading to the arrest of the person - or persons - responsible for destroying his sign or any McCain sign. (Boston Globe)
PSNH emissions system challenged Oct 19, 2008
But the commission received two motions for another review on Friday, one from TransCanada Hydro Northeast, a hydroelectric generator; and the other from three businesses: the Common Man restaurants; yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm, and Hruments of North Hampton, which makes electro-optical equipment. Stonyfield President Gary Hirshberg says the state must take a longer look at how the Bow plant fits into the state's long-term energy plan. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
PAPER: Obama's NH event scraps National Anthem... Oct 18, 2008
- cheryl in NH, Hampton. The non-bias news agencies slant so stongly towards (or are paid by) Obama that they have actually brain-washed the American people. (The Drudge Report)
Cousins charged with raping same woman in NH Oct 17, 2008
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) -- Two men have been charged with raping the same woman in Hampton, N.H., this summer. Thomas Currier, 35, and his cousin, Shawn Hutchins, 32, both are charged with aggravated felonious sexual assault. (Concord Monitor)
Out & About this weekend: Harvestfest, 'Decades Dance,' scarecrows in the city Oct 17, 2008
Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the walk at 11 a.m. Thanks to the generosity of Exeter Hospital and the use of their facilities and resources, 2008 will mark the 16th anniversary of the walk in the greater Exeter/Hampton area ... Bittersweet and Pumpkin Fair in Hampton ... The Bittersweet and Pumpkin Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police: Bust nets 4 pounds of pot, customer list Oct 16, 2008
Hampton Falls Police Chief Robbie Dirsa stands with 33 bags of marijuana and two plants confiscated from the house of Betsy Cory, a Hampton Falls woman charged with two felony drug counts, at the police station on Wednesday, Oct. 15 ... HAMPTON FALLS Police seized marijuana with a street value of $22,000 from the home of a Hampton Falls woman who was allegedly growing the pot plants in her yard, prepping them in her basement, and selling the product out of the house ... Betsy M. Cory, 35, 142... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Nighttime lane closures planned on I-95 in NH Oct 15, 2008
HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. (AP) -- Drivers will face nighttime lane closures on I-95 in New Hampshire next week. The state Transportation Department says it will be replacing traffic counting sensors as part of a resurfacing project. (Concord Monitor)
Griz work way back up polls with Eastern win Oct 14, 2008
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Update on the latest in business: Oct 10, 2008
Update on the latest in business. Featured: Dem Strategists See Landslide in the Making. (WTKR.com, VA)
Sen. Fuller Clark to hold home heating forum Oct 10, 2008
The forum, which will be held in the Selectmans Chamber at the Town Hall in Hampton on October 15 starting at 11 a.m., This meeting will provide information about the federal and state assistance programs that are available for fuel, weatherization and electricity, in addition to information on the services that are provided by private area businesses. The forum will also be broadcast on Hamptons public access Channel 22. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Frisky moose 'loves' truck Oct 10, 2008
A frisky moose chose a truck as its partner in Hampton on Wednesday ... HAMPTON People attending a conference at the Windsor Institute got a surprise Wednesday as a moose decided one of their pickup trucks was really attractive. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Frisky moose picks unlikely partner Oct 8, 2008
A moose wandering through a parking lot in Hampton on Wednesday tried to court a Ford F150 pickup truck ... HAMPTON People attending a conference at the Windsor Institute got a surprise Wednesday as a moose decided one of their pickup trucks was really attractive. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Panthers fall out of top 25 for first time since 2005 Oct 7, 2008
Others receiving votes: Tennessee State 164, Hampton 147, Sam Houston State 126, Montana State 85, Eastern Illinois 57, South Carolina State 55, Harvard 51, Georgia Southern 50, San Diego 34, Cornell 28, Bethune-Cookman 26, Youngstown State 17, Yale 10, Lafayette 9, North Dakota 8, Northeastern 8, Prairie View 8, Sacred Heart 6, Southern 5, Florida A&M 5, Central Connecticut State 4, Eastern Kentucky 4, Grambling 4, Princeton 4, Colgate 4, William & Mary 3, Brown 2, Delaware State 1, Illinois... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Coast Guard seeks public help for hoax calls Oct 6, 2008
According to the Coast Guard, that latest hoax occurred Saturday afternoon when a man called on a radio saying he had hit rocks neat the Hampton Bridge in New Hampshire. When the call was investigated, there were no signs of any boat in trouble. (Concord Monitor)
Seacoast Ventures Oct 3, 2008
More recently, she moved the Sante Center for Natural Healing, which she founded in 1999, from Kittery, Maine, to Hampton with the goal of. Vital Statistics. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wendelboe says she'll run for House speaker Sep 25, 2008
NEW HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) -- Long-time Republican legislator Fran Wendelboe says she wants to be speaker of the New Hampshire House. Wendelboe is running unopposed for a seventh term representing New Hampton. (Concord Monitor)
State passes $10M winter heating and weatherization plan Sep 25, 2008
Dennis Drolet of Proulx Oil and Propane carries the fuel hose and nozzle to a residents tank in North Hampton. Drolet makes about seven to nine deliveries on a typical summer day and 19 on a typical winter day. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Panthers are 20th, 21st in FCS ranking Sep 23, 2008
Others receiving votes: Harvard 331, Youngstown State 276, Northern Arizona 273, Yale 251, Jacksonville State 224, Hampton 106, San Diego 71, Prairie View 59, William & Mary 50, Brown 44, Florida A&M 43, Holy Cross 38, Penn 30, Weber State 28, Sam Houston State 22, Eastern Kentucky 14, Southeastern Louisiana 13, Lafayette 10, Sacred Heart 9, Delaware State 8, South Carolina State 8, Norfolk State 5, Princeton 4, Tennessee-Martin 4, Montana State 1, North Dakota 1 ... Other Receiving Votes... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Two could face death in state with no executions in nearly 70 years Sep 22, 2008
Featured: Barr, Nader Muscle In. Norfolk fire investigators are trying to figure out who started a suspicious house fire Saturday afternoon. (WTKR.com, VA)
Snapshots from the trail Sep 21, 2008
Harold Schaitberger, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, introduces U.S. Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen at the Old Salt in Hampton on Thursday ... Schaitberger was in the state to rally the New Hampshire troops in support of Shaheen and Obama at events in Manchester and Hampton one of his many visits to battleground states across the country. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Academic Achievers Sep 20, 2008
Graduate Quentin Edward Leahy of Amesbury, son of Scott Leahy of Amesbury and Judith Leahy of Hampton, N.H., is a 2008 graduate of Pingree School in Hamilton. He plans to attend University of New Hampshire. (Amesbury News, MA)
Billikens Slash Wildcats 3-1 Sep 20, 2008
- Saint Louis' balance trumped New Hampshire 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 25-16 on Friday afternoon in the opening match of the Hampton Inn Penn State Classic in University Park, Pa. The Billikens (7-3), who picked up their second straight win, outhit the Wildcats. (Slubillikens.com)
Volunteers needed for beach cleanup Sep 19, 2008
It starts Friday when more than 600 students will help clean up Hampton Beach. Saturday, volunteers will pick up litter and debris at more than 20 sites on the Seacoast. (Concord Monitor)
Out & About: Fairies, Newfies and Hootie highlight busy weekend Sep 19, 2008
On Sunday, Sept. 21, Grammy Award-winning recording artists, celebrity athletes, local businessmen and dignitaries will be gathering at the home of Alan and Donna Perkins in North Hampton to kick off a two-day music and golf extravaganza to benefit the Fish House Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded by Perkins that awards college scholarships to students in New Hampshire and Massachusetts to help them pursue a lifetime of learning and exploration ... Since its inception, the Fish... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
EIU drops in one poll, stays 20th in other Sep 16, 2008
Others receiving votes: Harvard 185, Youngstown State 170, Northern Arizona 146, Delaware State 96, Yale 87, Holy Cross 86, South Carolina State 56, Jacksonville State 49, Sam Houston State 44, Prairie View 29, Norfolk State 27, Northwestern State 26, UC Davis 23, Sacramento State 22, Hampton 21, Weber State 20, Eastern Kentucky 18, San Diego 16, Dayton 15, Albany 12, Lafayette 11, Brown 10, Montana State 9, North Dakota 5, Sacred Heart 4, Florida A&M 3, Southeastern Louisiana 2, Maine 1,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mass. man dies in 1-vehicle crash in NH Sep 16, 2008
HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire State Police say a Massachusetts man died during the weekend when his pickup truck ran off Interstate 95 and struck a tree ... died at the accident scene in Hampton Falls. (Concord Monitor)
I-95 crash leaves one dead, one injured Sep 16, 2008
HAMPTON FALLS A Massachusetts man was killed in an early Sunday morning crash, state police say. State Police Sgt. Dan Berridge said New Hampshire State Police Troop A responded to a crash at around 12:50 a.m. on the southbound lane of Interstate 95 in Hampton Falls, near the Seabrook border ... Police and fire crews from Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook also responded to the scene. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
North Hampton Around the Town Sep 16, 2008
- Planning Board work session 7 p.m. in Mary Herbert Conference Room at North Hampton Town Office, 233 Atlantic Ave. ... - NH Forever 7:30 a.m. in Mary Herbert Conference Room at North Hampton Town Office, 233 Atlantic Ave. ... - Select Board 7 p.m. in Mary Herbert Conference Room at North Hampton Town Office, 233 Atlantic Ave.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Four restaurant aims for the local crowd Sep 16, 2008
"Had this not happened, the team of Lampert and Dagostino was about to sign a lease for a restaurant in Burlington, Vt. They wanted to be here, in Portsmouth, and it finally happened.Four Restaurant is cozy and can seat 44 people. It also has a small, comfortable bar. The owners' aim is to make it local, make it great, and keep the regulars coming back.The restaurant claims to be mostly a steakhouse, but with lots of flair. Most of the items on the (deceivingly) simple menu are from local... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fuel crunch fear spreads in Ike's wake... Sep 15, 2008
"Even though there is little indication of serious damage, I think it will be difficult to restart these oil refineries because of the power issue," said Chris Jarvis, senior analyst at Caprock Risk Management in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. "Parts of the power system took a devastating hit.". (The Drudge Report)
Clash over 'change' heats up Sep 13, 2008
"I really don't want to vote for someone I can't respect," said Jon Gould, a 19-year-old from North Hampton, N.H who's taking a year off from college to volunteer for Obama's campaign. "I'm not going to vote if he stoops to that level.". (Boston Globe)
Behind the scenes of 'Flags Over Portsmouth' film Sep 13, 2008
Behind the scenes of 'Flags Over Portsmouth' film. P/SUNNY Saturday September 13, 2008. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Audit of NH parks finds lack of fiscal controls Sep 12, 2008
The auditors found that the division was unable to track about 25 percent of those ticketed at Hampton Beach State Park for meter violations. That led, in part, to the state being owed more than $106,000 in unpaid tickets in the last fiscal year. (Concord Monitor)
9/11 memorials held throughout NH Sep 12, 2008
"September 11th was a day in which we saw humanity at its absolute worst, and its absolute best," continued Lynch, who also spoke in Hampton on Thursday. "That is why we must always pause on September 11, so that we can remember that from tragedy, can come hope; from the worst man can do to his fellow man, can come the best.". (Concord Monitor)
City festival targets visitors Sep 11, 2008
The idea came from the annual display of scarecrows put up annually at the Regal Limousine headquarters on Route 1 in North Hampton, Chaisson said. Each year, that company virtually fills the field next to its offices with scarecrows of every shape and size. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Panthers 20th in both FCS polls Sep 9, 2008
Others receiving votes: Northern Arizona 125, Furman 113, Delaware State 95, Sam Houston State 89, Fordham 65, Eastern Kentucky 54, Jacksonville State 51, Hampton 46, Tennessee State 43, Yale 42, Holy Cross 41, South Carolina State 21, San Diego 18, Norfolk State 17, UC Davis 16, Montana State 15, Sacramento State 15, Grambling 13, North Dakota 12, South Dakota 12, Prairie View 10, Dayton 8, Coastal Carolina 8, Albany 7, Colgate 5, Hofstra 5, Stony Brook 5, Nicholls State 3, Northwestern State... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Winds blow NH skydiver half-mile to sea Sep 9, 2008
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) -- Thousands of people 00002FC2 watching skydivers land on a New Hampshire beach got a scare when one of the divers was blown about a half a mile out to sea. Fred Cotreau landed in seas stirred up by the remants of Tropical Storm Hannah during a festival at Hampton Beach on Sunday, and some spectators feared he could get tangled in his parachute and drown. (Concord Monitor)
Butt-free: N.H. restaurateurs say smoking ban has created new problems Sep 9, 2008
"I go into restaurants I wouldn't have gone into before, like The Press Room," said Renee Laprenia of Hampton. "I love the live music, but I couldn't stand the smoke, so I didn't go. Now, the odor is gone and the smoke is gone and I can listen to music.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Millionaire murder trial: Evidence allegedly left in New Castle Sep 9, 2008
Two other men, Robin Knight, 56, of North Hampton, and Brooks' son, Jesse, 31, of Las Vegas, are awaiting trial. Prosecutor Kirsten Wilson presented a different version of the events, including a graphic description of the damage the hammer blows caused to Reid's skull. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fewer loons survive; chemicals eyed as cause Sep 8, 2008
"I've lived in North Hampton for over 20 years and loved eating at A&F as it was a very dependable rest: food, service, atmosphere. Well...". posted on 9/4/2008 VIEW MORE. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rooftop turbine advocates hooked on wind Sep 7, 2008
Small turbines have already appeared at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, atop an office building at Logan International Airport in Boston, and even on a utility pole in the small New Hampshire town of Hampton. Yet these tiny turbines generate so little electricity that some energy experts are not sure the economics will ever make sense. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Taxes, energy, economy topics of Sen. Sununu visit to Hampton Sep 6, 2008
Sununu visit to Hampton ... Sununu visit to Hampton ... HAMPTON The New Hampshire State Primary is uncontested for most candidates, but Novembers general election is sure to promise many heated battles between Democrats and Republicans. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
High school notebook: It's hard to play with the big boys (Today) Sep 5, 2008
Former Schenley basketball star Deandre Kane has decided to attend Patterson School, a prep school in Lenoir, N.C. A few weeks ago, Kane had said he would attend New Hampton, a prep school in New Hampshire. But he decided Patterson was a better fit for him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More kudos for Portsmouth Sep 4, 2008
"I've gone to the Portsmouth store a number of times and it has been pretty good. I recently went to the N. Hampton store and ordered the pulled...". posted on 9/1/2008 VIEW MORE. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Norman Grandmaison dies, owned Ashworth by the Sea Sep 2, 2008
DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Norman Louis 00003059 Grandmaison, longtime owner of the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel and the Hampton Beach Casino, has died ... Grandmaison, of Hampton, died Saturday in a hospice in Dover ... In 1976, the brothers bought the Hampton Beach Casino, which is still owned by the family and business partners. (Concord Monitor)
Seafood fest will heat up N.H. coast Aug 31, 2008
HAMPTON, N.H. - Hampton Beach center closes its main drag this weekend, in preparation for the New Hampshire seacoast's biggest event, the 19th annual Seafood Fest ... Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, Hampton, N.H., Sept. 5-7. (Boston Globe)
2 men in custody in alleged NH date rapes Aug 31, 2008
HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. (AP) -- Two men are in custody in New Hampshire on rape charges, in a case in which police 00002FBE say women were drugged, then raped after meeting the men through an online dating service. After the arrest of 34-year-old Tom Currier of Hampton Falls this month, authorities said they heard from other women who reported online contacts with Currier. (Concord Monitor)
'Move Over' law has no penalties Aug 31, 2008
One of the state's most publicized incidents of a police officer being hit by a vehicle was along Interstate 95 in Hampton Falls. On July 4, 2005, State Police Capt. Chris Colitti was on a speeding detail along the interstate when he was struck by an SUV travelling at 68 mph. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
