Hampton area craft fairs Oct 28, 2008
n MONARCH SCHOOL OF NEW ENGLAND at 61 Eastern Ave., Rochester, is holding its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. The event features hand-made gifts and crafts, lunch, snacks and beverages. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
North American Food Drive will start just in time for struggling food pantries Oct 24, 2008
Last week, Foster's Daily Democrat reported Gerry's Food Pantry in Rochester, N.H., was at an "absolute low" in September before some helpful donations came in. Page 1 of 2. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Breast cancer benefit walk lifts lots of spirits Oct 22, 2008
com - Laconia NH, Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Sanford ME. Lakes. (Laconia Citizen)
RCSD Superintendent Proposes $45,000 Contract Oct 22, 2008
Rochester City Schools Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard will ask the school board to pass a $45,000 contract which will hire consultants to help create programs that will decrease what some teachers call a hostile environment ... It's early in the year and we're seeing behaviors that we don't normally see until the end of the year and that's scary," East High teacher John OBrien said. O'Brien turns away 10 to 20 ISS students everyday. While he believes in-school suspensions are good,... (R News)
McCain's robo-calls won't fool N.H., senator says Oct 18, 2008
She also made a stop at the annual Strafford County Victory Dinner in Somersworth and is expected to make stops in Dover and Rochester today. Klobuchar said the calls will distract people at first, but that New Hampshire voters are too sophisticated to buy into them. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Go & Do - N.H. Country Music Association awards Oct 18, 2008
The New Hampshire Country Music Association is proud to announce that the 21st annual award show will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Rochester American Legion, 94 Eastern Ave., Rochester. Show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets for this talent filled show are $12 and will be sold at the door. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Out & About this weekend: Harvestfest, 'Decades Dance,' scarecrows in the city Oct 17, 2008
Renaissance festival in Rochester. The Rochester Renaissance Festival will be held at The Governor's Inn the entire weekend of Oct. 17 to 19 ... Doors open at 5:30 and show time is at 6:30 p.m. All tickets can be purchased at The Governor's Inn, 78 Wakefield St. Rochester, 332-0107. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sarah Palin in Dover today Oct 15, 2008
Rochester resident Jackie Morganti was like many Americans who hadn't heard of Sarah Palin before the first-term Alaska governor was chosen by Republican presidential candidate John McCain to be his running mate. But as Morganti, who is a pro-life voter, began to hear more about Palin and learn about the candidate's anti-abortion stances, she thought McCain's pick was excellent and it inspired her personally. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dow booms for a day Oct 14, 2008
In a Biden an Obama-Biden administration, he said during an event at an American Legion hall here in Rochester, New Hampshire this morning, catching himself just in time. By G. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Biden teaches Obama-nomics Oct 14, 2008
greets supporters following a speech at the American Legion Hall in Rochester Monday morning ... ROCHESTER Democratic presidential running mates Barack Obama and Joe Biden delivered a coordinated and simple economic message Monday with three weeks to go in the 2008 campaign: It's it all about job creation amidst the background of the country's credit and banking crises ... Biden shared the "jobs" message to an enthusiastic audience of 650 at the American Legion Hall in Rochester and also... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Biden: McCain Attacks Attempt to Distract Voters Oct 14, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. -- Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden said Monday that Republican John McCain is falsely attacking Barack Obama to distract voters from the economy while lurching from one bad idea to another ... Urging the audience in Rochester to vote for Obama if they want change, Biden said the country cannot have four more years of what would essentially be more of Bush's policies on health care, the economy, the war and energy. (Newsmax)
Biden coming to NH on Monday Oct 10, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is coming to New Hampshire Monday. Biden will campaign in Rochester and Manchester. (Concord Monitor)
PDA seeks resolution of Skyhaven issues Oct 10, 2008
The main building of Skyhaven Airport in Rochester is a small, wood-framed structure ... PORTSMOUTH The Pease Development Authority board voted Thursday to propose a 3 -month lease on Rochester's Skyhaven Airport, rather than the one-year lease the state had requested ... The Legislature passed a bill last year requiring that if the city of Rochester chose not to purchase the airport from the state, its operations would be turned over to the PDA. After several heated debates, the Rochester City... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New charges after NH child assault mistrial Oct 8, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- After his first trial ended in a mistrial, a former New Hampshire school administrator has been indicted a 00003024 gain on charges he sexually assaulted a young girl more than four years ago. Sixty-five-year-old George Reid of Rochester was indicted on five sexual assault charges last month by a Strafford County grand jury ... Reid has been a teacher in Rollinsford and Somersworth, a principal in Somersworth and a school superintendent in Rochester and Northwood, all... (Concord Monitor)
Biden cancels NH trip Oct 6, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden has canceled his Monday events in New Hampshire because of the death of his mother-in-law. The Delaware senator had planned to attend rallies in Rochester and Manchester. (Concord Monitor)
NH explores alternative sentencing Oct 6, 2008
Strafford county also has a mental health court in Rochester District Court for nonviolent offenders who are mentally ill. Maglaras said there was a huge need for the program because the mentally ill population in jails started to outnumber the population in mental health centers. (Concord Monitor)
Lack of fixed base operator hinders PDA takeover of Skyhaven Oct 5, 2008
Single-engine planes sit on the tie-down area of Skyhaven Airport in Rochester, which is being taken over by the Pease Development Authority ... The takeover of operations at Skyhaven Airport by the Pease Development Authority is being complicated by the pending departure of the only fixed-base operator (FBO) at the Rochester airport, Ossipee Valley Aviation ... Originally, the city of Rochester was offered ownership of the airport for just $1. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Postseason flops give UNH, Umile something to prove Oct 5, 2008
"Let's face it," wrote JohnB of Rochester. "He can't and won't put them over the top. He can bring (them) close but he lacks the ability to coach in championship positions.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police raid on UNH frat house nets 9 students Oct 4, 2008
Assisting with their arrests were officers from the Dover, Rochester and Madbury police departments, as well as the Strafford County Sheriff's Department, said the police chief. The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are anticipated, he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
October 2002 Oct 3, 2008
President Highlights Education in Rochester, Minnesota. Statement by the Press Secretary. (White House News Releases)
Sigma Beta suspended, 9 arrested after drug raid Oct 3, 2008
The arrests were made with the assistance of officers from police departments in Dover, Rochester, Madbury and the Strafford County Sheriff's Department. Page 1 of 4. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Demographics shift could color how N.H. votes Oct 3, 2008
Robert Perkins, 52, was directing traffic at a high school football game in Rochester as he talked politics. He listens to the television advertising that has inundated residents but, like many, he has a tough time sorting out who is right on the issues. (USA Today)
Biden to campaign in Manchester, Rochester on Monday, Oct. 6 Oct 3, 2008
Joe Biden will campaign in New Hampshire this Monday, holding two community gatherings in the Manchester and Rochester areas. Details to be announced. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seacoast Ventures Oct 3, 2008
A native of Rochester, she had been living in. - 8/28/2008. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State passes $10M winter heating and weatherization plan Sep 25, 2008
Jacalyn Cilley, D-Barrington, held the first of those forums in Rochester in June. "These were eye-opening meetings that brought to our attention both the growing need and the many agencies and volunteers committed to making sure everyone makes it safely through the winter," said Cilley. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
SHARE aid program may come to Somersworth, NH Sep 16, 2008
Sister Helene Higgins - who is with Catholic Charities in nearby Rochester - came to Somersworth last week to talk about setting up a SHARE program. . (Concord Monitor)
College Football Scores Sep 15, 2008
Case Reserve 38, Rochester 6. Cent. Michigan 31, Ohio 28. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama Faces Battle For New Hampshire Sep 15, 2008
"I think he's sold his soul," says Gail Carter, 67 years old, a retired schoolteacher from Rochester, N.H., who said she voted for Sen. McCain in 2000 but is now an Obama volunteer. (Wall Street Journal)
Mattress Discounters closing 11 NH stores Sep 13, 2008
The New Hampshire stores are in Nashua, Concord, Dover, Epping and Lebanon, as well as Manchester, Plaistow, Portsmouth, Rochester, Salem and Seabrook. They will be closed in three to six weeks. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bradley wins close GOP primary in NH's 1st CD Sep 10, 2008
Shea-Porter, of Rochester, was unopposed for her party's nomination. She said she called Bradley on Tuesday night to congratulate him and that the two discussed holding debates. (Concord Monitor)
Bradley defeats Stephen for GOP nomination Sep 10, 2008
Carol Shea-Porter of Rochester. Bradley defeated former state Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen in a primary Tuesday that was low in voter turnout but not lacking in fire between the two candidates. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tax cap supporters head to court in NH Sep 8, 2008
The group didn't have to go to such lengths in Rochester, where enough petitions were submitted earlier this summer to get the proposal on the November ballot. In Manchester, Republicans led by Mayor Frank Guinta want the vote in November, when turnout is expected to be high. (Concord Monitor)
4 primaries for NH Senate seats Sep 6, 2008
District 6 - Democratic incumbent Jackie Cilley of Barrington faces Republican Fenton Groen of Rochester. District 8 - Republican incumbent Bob Odell of Lempster faces Democrat Jay Phinizy of Acworth. (Concord Monitor)
1st District bios Sep 6, 2008
RESIDENCE - Rochester ... EXPERIENCE - Elected to U.S. House in 2006; member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and Labor; previously was chairwoman, Rochester Democratic Committee, former campaign staffer and volunteer for Wesley Clark. (Concord Monitor)
Looking back at a season in the books Sep 4, 2008
67 ERA when he was promoted to Triple-A Rochester July 28 for a change of scenery. Mullins went 9-9 with a 4. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Moulton beats defending St. Charles 5K champ Sep 2, 2008
All proceeds from the race went to the St. Charles Children's home in Rochester. Following Moulton, Ndaya and Mutinda in the men's top 10 were Jim Johnson (15:52) of Salem; Zach Emerson (16:19) of Hopkinton; Eric Beauchesive (16:32) of Chelmsford, Mass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police stop 550 drivers, arrest 10 Aug 30, 2008
CLOUDY Saturday August 30, 2008. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Locals participate in two-week architecture training academy Aug 28, 2008
JUNEAU - Craig Mapes, Ricky Bass and Ben Collman, Juneau-Douglas High School's Construction Trades, math and science teachers recently participated in national two-week training institutes, Architecture, Construction and Engineering Academy, sponsored by Project Lead the Way, at Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of New Hampshire. The institutes prepared these teachers to deliver this unique curriculum being offered by the ACE Academy this year in pre-engineering and... (Juneau Empire)
Veterans groups focus on unclaimed remains Aug 26, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Now that four forgotten servicemen have been laid to rest, veterans groups are working to make sure others aren't being overlooked ... Dan Meehan of Rochester is state coordinator for the Missing in America Veterans Recovery Program, a national project to find, identify, and properly inter unclaimed cremated remains of forgotten veterans. (Boston Globe)
Boyfriend arrested in Guildhall homicide Aug 26, 2008
Christopher Chase, 28, was arrested Monday afternoon in Rochester, N.Y. He faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Sara Bragdon, 22, whose body was found in her home on Sunday night. Bragdon, the mother of a toddler, was shot in the head but an autopsy is being performed to determine the cause and time of death, said Vermont State Police Detective Lt. J. P. Sinclair said. (Concord Monitor)
Guildhall Man Arrested in Girlfriend's Murder Aug 26, 2008
Authorities were on the lookout and spotted Chase leaving a department store in Rochester. "He was taken into custody without incident," Ledo said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Cecil tosses seven no-hit innings Aug 24, 2008
Mike Pazik pitched the Chiefs' last nine-inning no-hitter on Aug. 31, 1971 against Rochester. De Jong got Todd Linden to ground out before Chris Gimenez walked. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Veterans groups committed to finding unclaimed remains Aug 24, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Now that four forgotten servicemen have been laid to rest in New Hampshire, veterans groups are working to make sure others aren't overlooked ... Dan Meehan of Rochester is the state coordinator for the Missing in America Veterans Recovery Program, a national project to find, identify and properly inter the unclaimed cremated remains of forgotten veterans. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Manchester, NH ballpark tops veggie-friendly survey Aug 22, 2008
Keys and the Rochester (N.Y.) Red Wings and the West Virginia (Charleston) Power. Each team will receive a framed certificate and a congratulatory letter from PETA.. (Concord Monitor)
This weekend on TV, radio Aug 22, 2008
7:05 p.m. - IL: Pawtucket at Rochester, WHJJ (920); EL: New Hampshire at Altoona, WGIR (610); EL: Akron at New Britain, WDRC (1360); Can-Am: Ottawa at Worcester, WTAG (580) ... LACROSSE Noon - MLL (playoff semifinal): Philadelphia vs. Rochester, ESPN2. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Academic Achievements Aug 21, 2008
The following students were named to the Dean s List at University of Rochester for the spring semester ... He will attend University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, in the fall. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Room for improvement Aug 21, 2008
Michael Welch of North Quincy shot 67 to snare medalist honors to get into the Xerox Classic in Rochester, N.Y. - but he had company, because Michael Capone (69) of Cranston, R.I., and Justin Peters of Pembroke (70) also made it through. In the main event, only Welch (68-73-76-76) made the cut, however. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
John Roese: From a big idea to the next thing Aug 19, 2008
1991: As a student, joins Cabletron Systems, Rochester, N.H.. 1999: Rises to become Cabletron's chief technology officer. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
NH guidance counselor charged in burglary attempt Aug 17, 2008
Thirty-two-year-old Brian Corey, of Farmington, is a guidance counselor at Spaulding High School in Rochester ... Rochester Superintendent Michael Hopkins says school officials plan to speak to Corey as soon as possible. (Concord Monitor)
McCain's Pitch for Safe Nuclear Power May Be Undercut by Radiation Leaks Aug 17, 2008
We have been sailing nuclear ships around the world for 60 years, never had an accident,'' McCain, an Arizona senator and former Navy pilot, said July 22 in Rochester, New Hampshire. Only two days later, the Navy disclosed that one of its nuclear submarines, the USS Houston, had been leaking radioactive coolant for two years as it called on ports in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Guam and Hawaii. (Bloomberg)
Cheering onlookers welcome tall ships Aug 16, 2008
Not long after, Deb McEwan of Rochester and her 8-year-old grandson Steven claimed the spot on the bench next to Peterson with a great view of the river. "I wanted to see the pirate ships because theyre cool," said Steven. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bills ’host’ Steelers to kick off Toronto series Aug 14, 2008
Bills fans attending training camp in suburban Rochester had mixed reaction over their team losing home games to Toronto. I m all for it if it helps bring the fan base to the Bills, said Joe Dunham, from Norwich, N.Y. It s a small-market team and I d say we need all the help we can get. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rochester, NH, woman sues city over 2007 flooding Aug 14, 2008
DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- A Rochester, N.H., woman is suing the city, allegi 00003021 ng it did not maintain a dam, causing her home to be devastated by flooding last year. Rufus Roux's home was damaged in April 2007, when heavy rain and flooding hit the area. (Concord Monitor)
Booma takes aim at Northeast Regional title Aug 14, 2008
Welch won the tournament opener against Goffstown Post 16, then pitched six strong innings in Booma's 4-3 win over Rochester Post 7 in the championship game. Fransoso's top option out of the bullpen will be Nate Jones, who pitched three innings of scoreless relief in the state title game. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Star Wars: Journey to meet the N.H. Mandalorians Aug 14, 2008
CONTACT Tickets are available at Milworks Cafe and JetPack Comics, 112 Portland St., Rochester. For information, call Thomas Travis at 866-6466 or e-mail nhmandalorians@gmail. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Go & Do - May the Force be with you this week Aug 12, 2008
in Dover and Jetpack Comics LLC of Rochester. Seating is limited so please purchase your tickets by Aug. 13. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Portsmouth area community calendar Aug 11, 2008
Lemontree Catering in Dover, and Jetpack Comics in Rochester, or at 866-6466 ... n MILLER FAMILY SILENT AUCTION AND BENEFIT DINNER will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at Elks Lodge 1393, Rochester ... Tickets on sale at MetroCast Office, 21 Jarvis Ave., Rochester and at the door. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Thieves siphon diesel in Rochester Aug 9, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Police have the surveillance vide 00002EC6 o, now they are looking for thieves who siphoned about 400 gallons of diesel fuel from a truck at a Rochester, N.H., business. Investigators say the thieves made several trips to Lambert's Auto and Truck Recyclers Sunday night, and ended up stealing $1,800 in fuel from a truck. (Concord Monitor)
Bloooooooow! Bloooooooooow! Aug 9, 2008
Portsmouth and Rochester are 20 miles away. Fruits of the Earth What s more family fun for Carolina families and friends than to drive into the country to a farm selling its own fresh corn, watermelons, or both. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rain washes out second round at N.H. Women's Amateur Aug 7, 2008
GONIC The soggy conditions around the Seacoast proved to be detrimental to the New Hampshire Womens Amateur golf tournament Wednesday, as heavy rain stopped play and ultimately cancelled the second round at Rochester Country Club. According to the New Hampshire Womens Golf Association, play was halted at 10:30 a.m. because the course was deemed unplayable by the course superintendent. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Gold and nothing else' Aug 7, 2008
Seiterle's childhood took him from Montreal to Texas and Delaware, and his post-secondary education was completed at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and at the University of Rochester in New York. He is a dual citizen who spent most of his childhood at a U.S. boarding school. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Portsmouth Post 6 wins first Legion championship Aug 6, 2008
Booma Post 6 celebrates at the mound their American Legion Baseball Tournament championship victory after defeating Rochester Post 7 at Bert George Field at Spaulding High School in Rochester on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 ... ROCHESTER The contribution Portsmouth Post 6 relief pitcher Nate Jones made to his team's 4-3 triumph over Rochester Post 7 on Tuesday night was a sizable one ... Rochester had runners on first and second when Jones got Owen Cook to ground into a fielder's choice that ended... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Harrity takes aim at 14th N.H. Women's Amateur title Aug 5, 2008
Harrity, who has won 13 New Hampshire Women's Amateur golf championships, will be teeing off again this morning in hopes of a capturing her 14th at Rochester Country Club this morning ... Harrity will tee off in Rochester at 7:30 a.m. today with Morrell and Mary Armstrong from Soughegan Woods ... Rochester was last used for the New Hampshire tournament in 2001, and since then has had the sixth and seventh holes changed and now runs a par 72 layout. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Former Enterasys head lashes out at Benson Aug 4, 2008
Enterasys, a computer networking company formerly based in Rochester, has since moved to Andover, Mass. It was a spinoff of Cabletron Systems Inc., which was co-founded by Benson and dissolved in 2001 after its stock plummeted and stockholders filed a lawsuit against the company and several of its directors, including Benson. (Concord Monitor)
