HAMPTON — Winnacunnet Cooperative School Board member Maria Brown stormed out of Wednesday night's meeting as her fellow board members voted to finalize their review of the $21 million budget for the high school.

HAMPTON — An investigation into the illegal dumping of 3,000 gallons of raw latex at Foss Manufacturing into the town's sewer system appears to have become a criminal one.

HAMPTON — Andrew Guthrie said he's perplexed that his property assessment for his cottage at Hampton Beach went up 45 percent especially as the housing market continues to collapse.

HAMPTON — A local man was indicted this month by a Rockingham County Grand Jury on charges of stealing an employee's purse at the Old Salt Restaurant in August.

HAMPTON — The SAU 21 Joint Board voted Wednesday, Nov. 19 to keep its current administrative team intact for at least the next two years.

Lane Memorial Library's annual Polar Express party is Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. We will read the picture book "The Polar Express," sing carols, eat snacks and have a "surprise guest." Event is especially appropriate for children age 3-6.

HAMPTON — Members of all six school board's within SAU 21 said they are in favor of a new contract being offered to the Seacoast Education Support Personnel Association.

HAMPTON — Town officials are becoming less optimistic the state Legislature will fix a so-called error in the state retirement law that could end up costing the town $650,000 alone in 2009.

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, the First Congregational Church, UCC of Hampton, 127 Winnacunnet Road, will have a special colonial Thanksgiving service to celebrate 370 years of the founding of the church. They will reenact as closely as possible...

Among topics discussed at a N.H. Fish and Game meeting on Thursday were a saltwater angler registry that will come with a licensing fee, and charter captains say they are not happy about the idea.

HAMPTON — There will be one less booking for Santa Claus this year now that the town's Christmas Carnival has been axed by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

SEABROOK — The New Hampshire Secretary of State's office continued to hand count ballots early Thursday afternoon in a requested recount of the District 14 state representative race.

SEABROOK — Newbury-port, Mass., police have charged a local man with a felony of kidnapping after he reportedly took his mother from her nursing home on Wednesday night.

Seabrook Elementary School annual food can drive ends today, Nov. 21. Drop off canned and non-perishable items at the school's library. All donations will be sent to the Seacoast Community Action Program in Seabrook. For every three items donated,...

SEABROOK — The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, Nov. 19, heard four recommendations for fixing a water main break under Interstate 95.

SEABROOK — Newburyport, Mass., police have charged a local man with a felony of kidnapping after he reportedly took his mother from her nursing home on Wednesday night.

SEABROOK — A fishing trip to feed the hungry netted 682 pounds of pollack for nearly 3,000 meals. Mark Bellaire of Clinton, Maine, organized the Nov. 3 trip aboard the Merilee Ann III out of Eastman's Fishing Fleet in Seabrook. Eastman's...

SEABROOK — Town revenues are down because of decreases in motor vehicle registrations, interest earnings and building permits, factors all blamed on the economy, according to information released at the Board of Selectmen's meeting on...

RYE — A baby sitter and an infant narrowly escaped serious harm after an unattended candle caused a second floor apartment on Sagamore Road to erupt into a fully involved structure fire that destroyed the building.

Rock My Soul, a 25-member choir known for its rousing, old-style gospel and rich harmonies, performs at South Church, 292 State St., Portsmouth, on Sunday, Nov. 23.

NORTH HAMPTON — The Select Board on Wednesday, Nov. 19 addressed two issues on the minds of many residents: Property values and motorcycle noise.

North Hampton Public Library is collecting food for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry through Saturday, Nov. 22. You can drop off your canned goods and non-perishable food items at the library from 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday from...

NORTH HAMPTON — The Planning Board unanimously voted on Nov. 18 to place a warrant article on the March ballot prohibiting internally lit signs.

HAMPTON FALLS — Issues of cleaning costs for a police car as well as a rise in numbers of e-mails circulating about town business brought a formal protest from Police Chief Robbie Dirsa and a word of caution from Town Administrator Eric Small...

Volunteers are collecting simple shoe box gifts personally packed by children, families, and individuals in Hampton Falls. After the shoe box gifts are collected, gifts will be sorted and sent using whatever means necessary — sea containers,...

CONCORD — Gov. John Lynch will ask lawmakers to cut only $50 million to $60 million from the state budget now, leaving about $90 million to do early next year.

HAMPTON — An investigation into the illegal dumping of 3,000 gallons of raw latex at Foss Manufacturing into the town’s sewer system appears to have become a criminal one.

Seacoast School of Technology is ready to usher in a new era at the school.

As family, friends and fellow scouts looked on, Hunter Alexander Owen was awarded his Eagle badge at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Nov. 16 at the United Church of Christ in North Hampton.

AMHERST, Mass. — Former Winnacunnet High School standout Abigail LaRosa scored a career-high 14 points, but the University of New Hampshire women's basketball team suffered a 67-51 loss to Massachusetts on Wednesday at Mullins Center.

DURHAM — Stressing it "makes me sick to my stomach just talking about this" with his team's big game at Maine still to play, University of New Hampshire football coach Sean McDonnell looked ahead to the Division I-AA postseason on Wednesday...

HAMPTON — An up and down season culminated with a 2-1 loss to eventual champion Londonderry in the Class L quarterfinals for the Winnacunnet High School field hockey team.

DOVER — Atlantic Gymnastics captured two team titles at the Halloween Invitational held at Tri-Star Gymnastics earlier this month. The Portsmouth-based club, competing against 10 other New Hampshire teams, earned first place in the Level 6 and...

The start of any snow season is always a little dependent on the luck of the draw. If you try to fill an inside straight, you're going to lose more often than not. My sweetheart Marilyn and I lost our bet recently.

HAMPTON — After the program's strongest season in several years, Winnacunnet High School girls soccer coach Christy Bodnar is excited about the prospects for next season and beyond.

DURHAM — Senior guards Eric Gilchrese and Tyrece Gibbs scored 21 and 18 points, respectively, to lead the University of New Hampshire men's basketball team to a 101-50 victory over Suffolk University in its season opener on Sunday afternoon at...

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College used a five-goal second period to erase a 3-0 deficit and capture an 8-6 win over the fifth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team on Saturday night at Conte Forum.

LOWELL, Mass. — Wasting little time, much like their Wildcats, the University of New Hampshire hockey fans who'd assembled in Section C of Tsongas Arena were already audible before Danny Dries had even reached the bench to receive...

DURHAM — Like a reformed Scrooge making a fat donation to the poor at the end of "A Christmas Carol," the University of New Hampshire football team pinned a fat, 52-21 rout on rival Massachusetts on Saturday.

PORTSMOUTH — Steve Griswold, president of Harborside Associates LP, announced today that George Soderberg has been promoted to the position of general manager of the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside, and Shari Young, long-time general manager of the...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOAA’s Fisheries Service today announced the states of Massachusetts and Maine will each be eligible for up to $2 million and New Hampshire will be eligible for up to $1 million in disaster aid to assist the shellfishing industries...

PORTLAND, Maine - AAA forecasts a small decline in the number of Americans traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

NORTH HAMPTON — The Carella Company, one of New Hampshire’s leading full-service marketing agencies, has been recognized by the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA) with four 2008 Davey Awards.

SEABROOK BEACH — Brokers Katherine Macgregor and Kara Schaake, partners in ownership of Yankee Trader Realtors, have announced that the 50-year-old New Hampshire company is now an independently owned and operated franchise with Weichert Real Estate...

PORTSMOUTH - The Internal Revenue Service is warning the public of a scam that could be lurking in your email inbox.

NORTH HAMPTON — Callahan Motor Cars on Lafayette Road in North Hampton says it's not your run-of-the-mill used car dealership. As a result, according to its owners, the dealership celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.

The Carella Company of North Hampton, a full-service marketing, advertising and design agency, has been retained as the agency of record for the Anchorage By The Sea Resort in Ogunquit, Maine. The Carella Company will develop a comprehensive brand...

When I first started the dating service LunchDates in 1982, scores of single men and women immediately contacted us and expressed an interest in joining.

This is truly a weekend for the arts — lots of concerts, arts tours and even a couple of fun dances. See if you can spot the astronomical event thrown into the mix.

I "cop" to all of my little neuroses. I've identified them, make fun of them, indulge them and I apologize for them.

CALVARY CHAPEL SEACOAST, 104 Epping Road. Sunday service and Bible study at 10 a.m., including age-appropriate care and classes for infants through high school-age children. Wednesday night worship and interactive group study at 7:30. For...

"TWO STUDIOS: SIX ARTISTS," will participate in the annual holiday art open house Friday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lily Designs Beading Studio and Salmon House Art Studio, both located at the corner...

SECOND CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH will hold its annual Evergreen Festival this year on Friday, Nov. 21, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights include a Country Store with baked beans, cheese, homemade pickles, relish, sweet jams and jellies, and...

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, all event listings for the Friday, Nov. 28 editions of the Hampton Union, Exeter News-Letter and Rockingham News need to be submitted by noon on Monday, Nov. 24.

Send readings & signings to features@seacoastonline.com.

STRATHAM — The Stratham Community Church is proud to have a dedicated group of people devoted to completing their goals; which include providing for families that are experiencing difficult times.

Local volunteers are collecting simple shoe box gifts personally packed by children, families, and individuals at Hampton Falls First Baptist Church, 1 Lincoln Ave., Hampton Falls. You can help by filling shoe boxes with school supplies, toys,...

It's that time of year again, time for shopping and gift giving. Although the season is joyful for different people for different reasons, many people are experiencing queasiness in their pocketbooks.

Families are so busy preparing for the upcoming holidays. Having little children can be joyful, but stressful. Here are some ideas to include your child in holiday activities. These will help you occupy your child and enhance her development in new...

Bella is a domestic medium-haired, spayed female who is 2 years old and micro-chipped. She has been good with children of all ages and the other cats she has met here, but we are not sure how she would do with dogs.

DONDERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Portsmouth, is holding its third annual Crafts Fair from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. This is a fund-raiser for T.O.K.I.N. (towards our kids in need) where proceeds support some children to have a summer...

SEACOAST ACADEMY TO HOLD ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 356 Exeter Road, Hampton Falls. The school is an independent, co-educational middle school serving grades 6, 7, and 8. www.seacoastacademy.org.

There's talk out there that New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu could become the next chairman of the Republican National Committee, and we think it would be a pretty good fit.

Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter celebrated its $8.5 million renovation at a special ceremony at the school on Nov. 13. It has every reason to celebrate, but as great as the school seems now, the future really does seem even brighter.