12/19/04 -
HAMPTON - No matter what the weather was, Theresa Murphy was always there to deliver the paper.
12/19/04 -
HAMPTON - Winnacunnet High School’s planned drug forum in January seems all the more appropriate following this past week’s seizure of 400 pounds of marijuana that was headed for the Seacoast and southern Maine.
State unaware Seabrook offered land for court
12/19/04 -
HAMPTON - As the state views temporary locations for a new district courthouse, Hampton and Seabrook officials are vying to get the permanent building located in their town.
Marina owners file suit in U.S. District Court
12/19/04 -
HAMPTON - The owners of Hampton River Marina have filed a federal lawsuit against their insurance company for refusing to pay a claim in the aftermath of a fire that destroyed a storage building and several boats at the marina last year.
For Drew, therapy is fun
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - When 2-year-old Drew Dennis sees his mother, Melissa, spread out a white sheet on the ground, he runs around and squeals in excitement. The white sheet means that Drew’s speech therapist, Sharon Griffin, is coming to play.
2 district court staffs to be moved
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - Saying that the Hampton and Exeter district courts are unsafe and causing health problems for employees, the state Court Accreditation Committee voted Thursday to move the personnel of the two courts to temporary locations.
School Board: Pledge talk over
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - A Pledge of Allegiance issue at the Seabrook Middle School has been dropped by the School Board, to the dissatisfaction of parents who turned out Monday night to protest one teacher’s refusal to stand during the morning recitation.
Oprah film crew details Smart case
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - A cable television network established by Oprah Winfrey has been in town this week shooting the story of Pamela Smart for its "Snapped" series.
Board debates clerk’s legal bill
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - The Board of Selectmen has hired a new attorney in its recall lawsuit and has gone a step further in investigating a bill for attorney fees submitted to the town by Town Clerk Bonnie Fowler’s lawyer.
Purchase of water supply eyed
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - Selectmen Chairman William "Skip" Sullivan wants the town to set up a committee to discuss the feasibility of acquiring Aquarion Water.
Budget panel OKs schools proposal
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - The Budget Committee this week opted not to make any cuts to the Hampton School Department’s proposed $15 million budget.
Land swap deal would have to go to voters
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - Residents who live in the Hampton Beach Village District want to know more about a possible deal between precinct commissioners and the town to swap land at Hampton Beach.
Some students skip honor society induction
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - Despite opposition from several senior members of the National Honor Society at Winnacunnet, 11 new members were inducted into the organization on Wednesday.
Cross Beach Road at risk to nature
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - Cross Beach Road juts into Seabrook Harbor off Route 1A, a road that could never be built today due to wetlands environmental controls.
Budget Committee getting $14.7M plan
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - Town Manager Fred Welch was expected to present a $14.7 million town operating budget to the Budget Committee on Thursday night.
Principal cites students on high-honor roll
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - During the School Board meeting Monday night, Seabrook Middle School Principal Stan Shupe recognized 21 students who made high honors during the first school quarter.
Conservation panel offers 50% budget cut
12/17/04 -
NORTH HAMPTON - The Conservation Commission will request its budget be reduced by half as a symbolic gesture of deference to the town’s fiscal straits.
Cell tower is debated
12/17/04 -
NORTH HAMPTON - While the temperature outside cools, the heat is rising in a debate over a proposed cell phone tower on Chapel Road.
Marines collect donated toys
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON FALLS - George Prive of the Village Market in Hampton Falls has generous customers.
Representatives from the Marine Corps collected their second load of donated toys for their Toys for Tots program from the Market last weekend.
Seabrook man found guilty of insurance fraud
12/17/04 -
SEABROOK - Kenneth Knight, 55, of 152 Ocean Dr., Seabrook, was found guilty and sentenced Thursday in Lawrence Superior Court in Salem, Mass., on charges relating to an automobile insurance fraud scheme.
Hampton tie to 3-year gambling investigation
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - A three-year investigation that led state police investigators to nearly $390,000 from a sporting card and video poker racket also touched on Hampton earlier this year.
Legion to hold holiday raffle
12/17/04 -
HAMPTON - American Legion Post 35 will be hosting a holiday raffle for the Restoration Fund on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
The historic building at 69 High St. is in need of a heating update as well as basic renovations to help make it a more comfortable place to meet.
Romney: Feds may keep $81M from Big Dig
12/17/04 -
BOSTON - Federal transportation officials are threatening to withhold $81 million in Big Dig funding next year because of uncertainties about how much it will cost to repair hundreds of tunnel leaks and how that money will be recovered, Gov. Mitt Romney said Thursday.
DA, police clear officers in fatal Roxbury shooting
12/17/04 -
BOSTON - Two Boston police officers were justified when they fatally shot a Roxbury man in June, prosecutors said Thursday, a month after delaying the announcement after protests by the man's family and community activists.
Saddam meets with attorney
12/17/04 -
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein met with a defense lawyer Thursday for the first time since his capture a year ago, days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes.
Mideast: Mixed expectations of peace talks
12/17/04 -
JERUSALEM - Britain has yet to propose it officially, but Israeli and Palestinian officials are already arguing about the purpose and agenda of a Middle East peace conference in London.
