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Providence East Side sends Zurier to RI Senate; Central Falls, Portsmouth OK school bonds

Marietta Daily Journal 03 Nov 2021
With only four municipalities holding special elections, two of them to fill vacant seats in one part of town and two others to authorize bond issues for school upgrades, the November 2021 election was a Voting Day of minuscule proportions ... .
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Portsmouth Sheriff Michael Moore keeps seat, Cotton elected to School Board

The Virginian-Pilot 03 Nov 2021
Glenn Youngkin wins race to be Virginia’s next governor. Community activist Jackie Glass leads race for Norfolk Superward 7 seat. Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel workers found Civil War-era cannonballs. They’re historic duds ... .
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Invasive Asian hornets discovered in Portsmouth

BBC News 03 Nov 2021
An Asian hornet nest has been discovered and destroyed in Hampshire, the second confirmed sighting of the invasive species in the UK this year. The hornets, which pose a risk to honey bees, were found in Portsmouth, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said ... A Defra spokesperson said ... .
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Portsmouth gives staff a choice: Get vaccinated or get tested for COVID-19 weekly

The Providence Journal 03 Nov 2021
PORTSMOUTH — The School District is requiring that its staff get vaccinated by Dec. 1 or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. . Supt. Tom Kenworthy said the plan, by allowing the testing option, stops short of a mandate. More. Barrington puts 3 unvaccinated teachers on leave; they face firing Jan. 1. More ... More ... They face termination Jan ... .
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Our Gourmet: Old-world charm at Rudi's in Portsmouth

Union Leader 03 Nov 2021
Home to a restaurant since 1914, the space now occupied by Rudi’s of Portsmouth has the patina of a century-plus of people enjoying food, drink and each other’s company ... So far so good ... Rudi’s describes itself as having “downtown charm and uptown polish,” and is worth a visit the next time you’re strolling through Portsmouth’s Market Square ....
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Portsmouth health officer: Answers to concerns I've heard about COVID-19 vaccine safety

Fosters 03 Nov 2021
The FDA and CDC have just approved COVID-19 booster shots and are expected to approve a low-dose Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 imminently ... Over the past months, I have had the opportunity to speak to many people with several different perspectives regarding the COVID-19 vaccines ... Concern ... Kim McNamara is the Portsmouth city health officer. .
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Dover election results: School Board candidates defeat anti-mask challengers

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
DOVER — School Board candidates who favored universal masking as a way to keep students learning in person at school won resounding victories in the city election Tuesday. A slate of five School Board candidates who opposed mask mandates amid the coronavirus pandemic were all defeated, most of them by more than 2-to-1 margins ... At-large ... Ward 1.
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Rochester voters elect Paul Callaghan as new mayor — municipal and school office results

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
ROCHESTER — The city's new mayor is Paul Callaghan, 57, a lieutenant with the Strafford County sheriff's office who formerly served in the Rochester Police Department. Callaghan, with 2,845 votes, defeated challengers Palana Hunt-Hawkins (1,399) and Cassie Borne (158) ... Lauternborn did not seek reelection ... Now, let's get to work.". Somersworth ... .
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Somersworth election results are in: Mayor Dana Hilliard reelected and rest of results

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
SOMERSWORTH — The votes have been cast and counted, and voters have re-elected city Mayor Dana Hilliard for a fifth term. The mayoral race was a hotly contested seat this year, with Hilliard facing challengers for the first time since he was first elected ... Hilliard won with 886 votes, defeating Paradis with 641 and Ken Hilton with 623 ... Ward 1 ... .
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Kittery election: Clark, McGuire, Spiller voted onto Town Council. Denault is last.

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
KITTERY, Maine — Two incumbents and a fresh face have been voted onto the Town Council, defeating an ex-councilor who sought election after resigning under pressure eight months ago ... Portsmouth. Voters elect Deaglan McEachern mayor and Jo Kelley assistant mayor ... In total, he spent 24 years on the council over parts of the last six decades ... Email.
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'Talk is cheap, housing on the Seacoast is not': Letters

Fosters 03 Nov 2021
Portsmouth's lack of affordable housing 'No ... DoverLike many Portsmouth residents, I'm suffering from McIntyre fatigue ... Like many Portsmouth taxpayers I am suffering from “McIntyre fatigue.” ... Despite lawsuit, Portsmouth mayor believes city can move forward on McIntyre building plan.
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Peter Kahn wins seat on Ogunquit Budget Review Committee

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
OGUNQUIT, MainePeter Kahn emerged on Tuesday as the successful candidate in the contested race for a three-year term on the town’s Budget Review Committee ... The race was the lone contest on the ballot. Voters also elected Carole Aaron to the Ogunquit Select Board with 460 votes ... The term will expire in June. Sanford election results ... .
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'Going to be good': Pink Hippo Caf� to serve Congdon's Doughnuts, more at Mall at ...

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
NEWINGTON — The eyes of anyone entering the front strip of the Mall at Fox Run are sure to be drawn to the twinkling pink shop next to Men’s Wearhouse ... Make a plan ... Previous story ... Nestled into the Gallagher’s Place strip in Portsmouth, Islington Street’s Port City Coffee Roasters is Pink Hippo’s selected coffee supplier.
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Kennebunk voters OK with plan to deconstruct and rebuild Barnard Tavern

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
KENNEBUNK, Maine – Voters on Tuesday freed the Town of Kennebunk from its right to enforce a covenant in a deed tied to the historic Barnard Tavern, removing at least one obstacle for the owners who hope to transform the structure into senior housing ... Sanford election results ... A former owner of the tavern, Jo R ... 'Hot-button issue' ... .
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Sanford election results: Women now hold majority of City Council seats

Portsmouth Herald 03 Nov 2021
SANFORD, MaineBecky Brink made a strong political debut during the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, placing first in a five-way race for two seats on the Sanford City Council ... Voters also reelected incumbent City Councilor Ayn Hanselmann, handing her a second term. Hanselmann received 1,692 votes, or 23% of the total ... 'Hot-button issue'.
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