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Saturday’s Scores

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Sprague Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 5, 2022 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) _ Sprague Resources LP (SRLP) on Thursday reported net income of $17.9 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based company said it had net income of 68 cents.

2 cemeteries added to New Hampshire’s historic places list

April 30, 2022 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hampshire cemeteries dating back to the 1800s have been named to the state Register of Historic Places.

The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources says the Lake View Cemetery in Center Harbor is on a hillside overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee's Center Harbor Bay.

Biden pushes infrastructure plans in visit to New Hampshire

By CHRIS MEGERIANApril 19, 2022 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden went to Portsmouth Harbor in New Hampshire on Tuesday to highlight how last year's infrastructure bill can improve shipping and help resolve the country's supply chain debacles that have contributed to inflation at a 40-year high.

State not immune from liability in Fort Constitution lawsuit

April 1, 2022 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court on Friday reversed a judge's ruling that the state was immune from liability in a woman's lawsuit alleging she was hurt by falling debris at Fort Constitution in 2018.

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur enters GOP Senate race

March 30, 2022 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A cryptocurrency entrepreneur is the latest Republican seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire.

Bruce Fenton, who describes himself as a Bitcoiner and free markets advocate, announced his campaign Wednesday, saying he will run on a platform of freedom, human rights, free markets and peace.

Lawmakers form caucus to support four US shipyards

March 27, 2022 GMT

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Maine's congresswoman is a member of a new caucus that will focus on the country's public shipyards.

Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree said Friday the caucus was created to provide support to the nation's four public shipyards, including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine.

Former England striker Jermain Defoe retires at 39

March 24, 2022 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Former England striker Jermain Defoe announced his retirement from soccer on Thursday at the age of 39, ending a 22-year professional career in which he become one of the Premier League's greatest scorers.

Chemicals found in well water near Kittery landfill

March 20, 2022 GMT

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Officials in Kittery have found elevated levels of industrial chemicals and arsenic in well water near the town's landfill.

Development authority in New Hampshire mulls cargo facility

March 19, 2022 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A development authority in New Hampshire is considering a proposal for a cargo facility, but residents in the area say they're concerned about the potential for nighttime flights.

Sprague Resources: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

March 3, 2022 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) _ Sprague Resources LP (SRLP) on Thursday reported profit of $43.7 million in its fourth quarter.

The Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based company said it had net income of $1.66 per share.

Rare copy of first novel by African American woman donated

February 27, 2022 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A rare version of a book considered the first novel published in the U.S. by a Black woman has returned to her home state of New Hampshire.

Big ol’ treehouse creates backyard battle royal on Seacoast

February 21, 2022 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A treehouse is causing trouble on New Hampshire's Seacoast.

The parents of an 8-year-old boy say they checked with neighbors before building a treehouse, and there were no objections.

Current event: Boat launched by US students lands in Norway

February 14, 2022 GMT

RYE, N.H. (AP) — A small boat launched in October 2020 by some New Hampshire middle school students and containing photos, fall leaves, acorns and state quarters has been found 462 days later — by a sixth grader in Norway.

Change of command ceremony held at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

February 4, 2022 GMT

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Navy Capt. Michael Oberdorf assumed command of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Friday, relieving Capt. Daniel Ettlich.

Ettlich had run the shipyard since August 2019, and much of his tenure was consumed with keeping work flowing despite the pandemic.

Wednesday’s Scores

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‘Forever chemicals’ found in wells in Maine town

January 26, 2022 GMT

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Testing wells in a Maine town contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) and the chemicals may have traveled through well systems and drinking water, the state's department of environmental protection found.

Candidates sought for New England fishery council vacancy

January 22, 2022 GMT

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy for the state on the New England Fishery Management Council.

The council is one of eight regional councils in the United States.

New Hampshire getting $1.6M to help Seacoast operations

January 20, 2022 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire is getting more than $1.6 million from the new federal infrastructure package through the Army Corps of Engineers to improve supply and dredging operations at the Seacoast, the state's congressional delegation said.

Man who sued over police dog use receives $325K settlement

January 4, 2022 GMT

YORK, Maine (AP) — A man who filed a federal lawsuit that said a police officer violated his constitutional rights by using a police dog during a traffic stop has received a $325,000 settlement in the case.

Holiday gifts taken from luggage, replaced with dog food

December 24, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A woman who returned from a flight to Europe with more than $3,000 worth of gifts in her luggage found the contents gone — and replaced with dog food.

Gina Sheldon, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, also found an old T-shirt and a shaving cream bottle in her bag, WMUR-TV reported Friday.

Community supports drag show after neo-Nazi group protests

December 22, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire community is supporting a children's drag show after it was protested by a recognized neo-Nazi group last weekend.

“Honey Punch and Pals” was set to perform at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, on Saturday, Dec.

Hearings set for new electronic lobster boat tracking rules

December 20, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Interstate fishing managers are holding a series of public hearings next month about a plan to implement electronic tracking for lobster boats.

An arm of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is considering implementing the tracking requirements for lobster and Jonah crab boats that have federal permits.

Lighthouse part of Portsmouth’s 400th anniversary logo

November 27, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A silhouette of a lighthouse is part of the logo for Portsmouth's planned celebration of its 400th anniversary.

The logo incorporates the dates 1623-2023 and has the silhouette in blue of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, one of three lighthouses surrounding the city.

Longtime Ohio attorney accused of human trafficking has died

November 27, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — A veteran attorney from southern Ohio who was charged last year with human trafficking involving six women — most, former clients — has died, according to published reports.

Money headed to airports to stay running during pandemic

November 20, 2021 GMT

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and the Lebanon Municipal Airport are getting a total of nearly $10 million in federal funds to help maintain operations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bench unveiled to honor man killed because of sexuality

November 19, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A new bench was unveiled in New Hampshire to honor the late Charlie Howard, a 23-year-old gay man and Portsmouth native killed by three teenage boys because of his sexuality in Bangor, Maine, in 1984.

Portsmouth police officer on leave following assault charge

November 14, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A Portsmouth police officer is facing a domestic assault charge stemming from an incident at his home in Maine, officials said.

Officer Todd Goodwin is on administrative leave following his arrest Thursday night in South Berwick, Maine, Portsmouth Police Chief Mark Newport said.

Election brings Portsmouth’s 1st Black leader in memory

November 14, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A small-business owner, organizer for Black Lives Matter and former ward of the state, Joanna Kelley, made history in the Nov. 2 election by becoming the first Black city councilor of Portsmouth in memory.

Student suspended for ‘only two genders’ comment sues school

November 10, 2021 GMT

EXETER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire student-athlete is suing his school district after he was suspended from a football game for allegedly expressing his view that there are “only two genders."

Saturday’s Scores

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New Hampshire state trooper killed in crash

October 28, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire State Police trooper died early Thursday when a tractor trailer collided with his cruiser on Interstate 95.

Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill was working at the site of an overnight paving project when the crash happened just north of Exit 3 northbound, Col.

Security guard to plead guilty to stabbing Timberland worker

October 25, 2021 GMT

STRATHAM, N.H. (AP) — A former security guard charged with fatally stabbing a Timberland employee at the company’s headquarters last year has agreed to plead guilty, according to court documents.

7th annual run to honor journalist James Foley on Oct. 23

October 10, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The seventh annual Freedom Run to honor the memory of journalist James Foley is scheduled for Oct. 23 in Rochester, New Hampshire, and virtually around the world.

Maine student’s anti-racism art stirs complaints and removal

October 4, 2021 GMT

YORK, Maine (AP) — A Maine high school student staged a schoolwide walkout after her anti-racism art display sparked complaints, forcing school officials to remove it.

York High School senior Claudia Corcoran's art display was part of a school project that tasked students with creating a topic inspired by a book, YHS Principal Karl Francis said.

Wife pleads not guilty to helping husband in hit-and-run

September 27, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The wife of a man charged in the hit-and-run death of a retired New Hampshire police sergeant has pleaded not guilty to charges that she attempted to help him evade capture.

Dover man charged in hit-and-run death of retired sergeant

By HOLLY RAMERSeptember 24, 2021 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Dover man with a lengthy criminal record was charged Friday in the hit-and-run death of a retired police sergeant who was training for a cycling event to honor fallen law enforcement officers.

Sununu to return to Statehouse briefly during ulcer recovery

September 8, 2021 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu expects to return to the Statehouse part-time this week as he recovers from a bleeding ulcer.

Sununu was admitted to Portsmouth Hospital on Friday after several days of experiencing flulike symptoms.

Navy secretary attending groundbreaking of $1.7B project

September 8, 2021 GMT

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said growing threats around the world underscore the importance of a $1.7 billion project that will expand capacity and improve efficiency at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Bells to celebrate anniversary of Portsmouth Peace Treaty

September 5, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Bells will be ringing Sunday to mark the 116th anniversary of the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, which ended the Russo-Japanese War.

On Sept. 5, 1905, Portsmouth celebrated by ringing bells throughout the city.

New Hampshire Black Heritage Trail expands beyond Portsmouth

August 22, 2021 GMT

HANCOCK, N.H. (AP) — The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is expanding beyond Portsmouth.

The Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail got its start more than 20 years ago and now includes two dozen markers that shed light on the city's Black history.

Portsmouth exhibit highlights impact of rising sea levels

August 21, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire history museum usually focused on the past is now highlighting the present and looking to the future.

A new exhibit at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth explores how some of the city's irreplaceable heritage is being damaged by rising sea levels.

New Hampshire Film Festival returns in person in October

August 1, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Film Festival is returning in person for its 20th annual event.

The festival will be held Oct. 14-17 in Portsmouth.

This year, it has been named an Academy Award qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organizers said.

Arts awards recognize creative solutions during pandemic

July 31, 2021 GMT

An awards ceremony recognizing people in the arts in New Hampshire has a special category this year honoring creative and innovative solutions that were implemented during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coast Guard rescues 3 people clinging to overturned sailboat

July 17, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people who were found clinging to the hull of their overturned sailboat about 20 miles off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

A Coast Guard helicopter found the three waving from the water on Friday night.

Median home price tops half-a-million dollars in NH county

July 15, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The hot housing market continues to drive home prices skyward in New Hampshire with the median price of a home topping half-a-million dollars for the first time in one county.

Child sex abuse perpetrator sentenced to 60-120 years

July 14, 2021 GMT

BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 60 to 120 years in prison Wednesday for 14 counts of aggravated sexual assault of three children.

COVID-19 vaccine van available for groups, community events

July 12, 2021 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A COVID-19 vaccine van will be making its way around New Hampshire this summer.

The van, a partnership between the state and ConvenientMD, starts running Thursday. It will be available to organizations and community events.

Man accused of drunken driving in police cruiser crash

July 8, 2021 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A man has been accused of drunken driving following a crash into a parked Portsmouth Police Department cruiser that had its emergency lights on, police said.

Police were investigating a multi-car crash Wednesday night and an officer was outside of the cruiser directing traffic.