You've got to think that, at some point in time, Sen. Judd Gregg and the other congressional representatives for New Hampshire and Maine are going to take off the gloves and start throwing some meaningful punches in the fight to save Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Whatever they're doing right now just ain't working.

Eminent domain law permits the governmental seizure of privately owned land or property and, until very recently, it was reserved primarily for public works projects such as bridges, roads and dams.

Best-selling children’s book wizard Harry Potter – already under fire from evangelical Christian groups and even the Pope for promoting witchcraft – now faces charges that he has used performance-enhancing potions.

Do you think the city has a parking problem and have you ever had a parking ticket that you disputed or wanted to dispute?

Parking downtown got you down? Massachucetts liscence plates make you frown? You think WHICH public official is a clown?! Then "Venting with KungFu Mike" is the blog for you where he complains about everything from protesters to pot holes. If there is something about the Seacoast that irks you, chances are he's going off on a tirade about it as we speak.

Everyone goes to the movies, and the seacoast area has a handful of theaters in the area. What movies are out there? Are there not-so-big films should you look for? And what's the latest news/word in the industry? Cinemallory looks at all the current aspects of movie universe, with loads of info that every local movie buff should know.

In the big wonderful New England food and drink scene, the Seacoast rules! Rachel Forrest is out and about day and night day finding out about the latest foodie news, going to fantastic food events and uncovering everything new in restaurant, food and drink trends.

Was your last night out a blast or a bust? If you're looking for something new, After Dark can help you make the most of your social life. Beth LaMontagne searches the region looking for the best new bands, bars, DJs, movies, theater, late night eateries and more. Read the reviews, check out the previews or log on and share your own.

The Pentagon's decision to target the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for closure is perhaps our region's most important story in decades. In the short term shipyard workers as well as political and community leaders are vowing to fight.

Frustrated with the current political environment in this country? Wondering what is happening to our "Live Free or Die" New Hampshire and why everyday you feel less free? Struggling to raise your children without the sense of entitlement pervasive in today's culture? Well, so am I.

My partner, out of town on business, went missing for much of the holiday weekend. I was irritated with him on Saturday afternoon, but out of my mind with worry by Monday morning.

When is somebody ready to move on? Say, (unlike me) you have a long line of eager suitors lining up outside your door, holding bouquets and chocolates and shiny baubles. But your heart, so recently broken, balks at these attempts to gain your favor. The poor thing’s skittish.

I am a member of the Oswego, N.Y., Catholic High School class of 1971. I am a member of the University of New Hampshire class of 1975. I am a member of the Selective Service class of 1973.

As the big dry-bulk carrier, Ikan Altamira, sailed from the Granite State Minerals wharf in downtown Portsmouth this week, teeming tourists nearby had a front-row seat to a classic waterfront scene on a perfect summer evening.

It’s fizzy, comes in a glass bottle with a metal cap, and tastes like root beer or grape, maybe even ginger ale and cola. Gotta be soda, right? Nope. It’s Steaz, green tea made to look, feel and taste like soda. The first soda to be called certified organic in the United States, Steaz ("soda with soul" ) is brewed first as green tea, each bottle containing one whole cup of the stuff.

Ted Sargent is a proud man. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and had a tour in the Korean War. He has five children, grandchildren and knows he should be enjoying his later years.

Well it’s Father’s Day and it’s stopped raining, so that can only mean one thing: We can finally get out and play some golf. What better gift to give Dad than 18 holes of pleasure or pain, depending on his game.