Portsmouth (N.H.) High School baseball coach Tim Hopley shares a personal memory of athletic director Rus Wilson, who died on Monday, Aug. 31. Wilson was 64. 

<p>Portsmouth (N.H.) High School baseball coach Tim Hopley shares a personal memory of athletic director Rus Wilson, who died on Monday, Aug. 31. Wilson was 64.&nbsp;</p>

Remembering Rus Wilson: A personal memory from Coach Tim Hopley

Tom Kozikowski of Portsmouth, N.H., shares a story about two city recreation guys summoned to save the Portsmouth High School athletics department. There were big-time changes ... and a lot of balloons. 

<p>Tom Kozikowski of Portsmouth, N.H., shares a story about two city recreation guys summoned to save the Portsmouth High School athletics department. There were big-time changes ... and a lot of balloons.&nbsp;</p>

Remembering Rus Wilson: "It was more like a Valentine's Day party than a basketball game"

Portsmouth (N.H.) High School assistant athletic director Tom Kozikowski reflects on the day he was hired by Rus Wilson and the Portsmouth Recreation Department. Wilson died on Monday, Aug. 31. He was 64.

<p>Portsmouth (N.H.) High School assistant athletic director Tom Kozikowski reflects on the day he was hired by Rus Wilson and the Portsmouth Recreation Department. Wilson died on Monday, Aug. 31. He was 64.</p>

Remembering Rus Wilson: "I felt like I've known that guy my whole life"

Jessica Norton, director of inmate services at the Rockingham County jail, discusses why housing is critical for newly-released offenders with substance use disorders. 

<p>Jessica Norton, director of inmate services at the Rockingham County jail, discusses why housing is critical for newly-released offenders with substance use disorders.&nbsp;</p>

'Biggest barrier to recovery' is housing: Audio interview

Exeter police Chief Stephan Poulin and Bradford police Chief Jim Valiquet, who was the lead Exeter detective investigating 8-year-old Tammy Belanger's disappearance in 1984, talk about the ongoing search, the unsolved case's impact on the community and some of the latest developments in the cold case investigation. 

<p>Exeter police Chief Stephan Poulin and Bradford police Chief Jim Valiquet, who was the lead Exeter detective investigating 8-year-old Tammy Belanger's disappearance in 1984, talk about the ongoing search, the unsolved case's impact on the community and some of the latest developments in the cold case investigation.&nbsp;</p>

Police still on case of Tammy Belanger's disappearance 35 years later

Former Exeter News-Letter reporter Steve Stevens recounts reporting on the disappearance of 8-year-old Tammy Belanger in 1984.

<p>Former Exeter News-Letter reporter Steve Stevens recounts reporting on the disappearance of 8-year-old Tammy Belanger in 1984.</p>

Exeter reporter recalls 'American tragedy' of Tammy Belanger

ROCHESTER — Police cited a Farmington man in a pair of two-vehicle collisions within a two-hour period Wednesday morning, the first sending a vehicle crashing through a Washington Street home’s porch and the second entrapping another driver in her car on Route 11.

George Ballou, 45, was issued a summons for failure to yield in the Washington Street crash and a yellow line violation in the Route 11 crash, according to Capt. Todd Pinkham. Ballou wasn’t charged or arrested.

Both crashes are still under investigation, Pinkham said. The first crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. and the second around 9 a.m.

Authorities, victims and witnesses say it’s fortunate no one was seriously injured in either crash, though one woman was injured in the second crash.

<p>ROCHESTER &mdash; Police cited a Farmington man in a pair of two-vehicle collisions within a two-hour period Wednesday morning, the first sending a vehicle crashing through a Washington Street home&rsquo;s porch and the second entrapping another driver in her car on Route 11.</p>
<p>George Ballou, 45, was issued a summons for failure to yield in the Washington Street crash and a yellow line violation in the Route 11 crash, according to Capt. Todd Pinkham. Ballou wasn&rsquo;t charged or arrested.</p>
<p>Both crashes are still under investigation, Pinkham said. The first crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. and the second around 9 a.m.</p>
<p>Authorities, victims and witnesses say it&rsquo;s fortunate no one was seriously injured in either crash, though one woman was injured in the second crash.</p>

Portsmouth - Rochester Police Sited Farmington Man in 2 Separate Crashes

Rochester Police Sited Farmington Man in 2 Separate Crashes

PORTSMOUTH -- A three-hour response by two SWAT teams, more than 30 police officers and multiple firefighters ended after noon Wednesday with the arrest of a Kearsarge Way man, who was the subject of prior SERT calls, the last time ending with two AR-15 rifles and three pistols being seized.

Police Chief Robert Merner said the Seacoast Emergency Response Team initially responded to serve a warrant for the arrest of Isaac Brake, 45, of 322 Kearsarge Way, for criminal trespassing. The chief said Brake was not welcome at that address and while Brake’s guns were not returned to him after his February 2018 arrest, police responded Wednesday morning under the assumption that he could have obtained more guns.

<p>PORTSMOUTH -- A three-hour response by two SWAT teams, more than 30 police officers and multiple firefighters ended after noon Wednesday with the arrest of a Kearsarge Way man, who was the subject of prior SERT calls, the last time ending with two AR-15 rifles and three pistols being seized.</p>
<p>Police Chief Robert Merner said the Seacoast Emergency Response Team initially responded to serve a warrant for the arrest of Isaac Brake, 45, of 322 Kearsarge Way, for criminal trespassing. The chief said Brake was not welcome at that address and while Brake&rsquo;s guns were not returned to him after his February 2018 arrest, police responded Wednesday morning under the assumption that he could have obtained more guns.</p>

Portsmouth - 3 Hour Response by 2 Swat Teams Ended with Arrest

3 Hour Response by 2 Swat Teams Ended with Arrest

PORTSMOUTH - A state legislative committee is set to vote Thursday on water quality standards for PFAS chemicals that are substantially lower than the ones set by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Andrea Amico is a Portsmouth mother and wife whose children and husband were exposed to high levels of PFAS while drinking contaminated water from the city-owned Haven Well.

She called the scheduled vote “a critical moment in New Hampshire to take very protective and proactive steps to help protect residents from these chemicals.”

The New Hampshire Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) is scheduled to vote on the proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs)/drinking water standards for PFAS and ambient groundwater quality standards (AGQS) at its Thursday meeting.

<p>PORTSMOUTH - A state legislative committee is set to vote Thursday on water quality standards for PFAS chemicals that are substantially lower than the ones set by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.</p>
<p>Andrea Amico is a Portsmouth mother and wife whose children and husband were exposed to high levels of PFAS while drinking contaminated water from the city-owned Haven Well.</p>
<p>She called the scheduled vote &ldquo;a critical moment in New Hampshire to take very protective and proactive steps to help protect residents from these chemicals.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The New Hampshire Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) is scheduled to vote on the proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs)/drinking water standards for PFAS and ambient groundwater quality standards (AGQS) at its Thursday meeting.</p>

State Legislative Committee Votes Thursday on Water Quality Standards

SOMERSWORTH -- When Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris stepped on the stage Sunday for a town hall meeting, the first thing she said was, “I fully intend to win this election.”

Her audience roared their approval.

Harris spoke at Somersworth High School to a packed crowd, filling the cafeteria with so many people unable to find space that an overflow location with a projector was set up in the gymnasium.

“I think we all know we are at a pivotal moment in time, where we are each, as individuals and collectively, being asked, ‘Who are we?’” said Harris. “Part of the answer is that we are better than this. This has become the moment we must fight for the best we are. It’s not a new thing for us to fight for our ideals, not new to fight for our love of country and the for the soul of this country.”

<p>SOMERSWORTH -- When Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris stepped on the stage Sunday for a town hall meeting, the first thing she said was, &ldquo;I fully intend to win this election.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Her audience roared their approval.</p>
<p>Harris spoke at Somersworth High School to a packed crowd, filling the cafeteria with so many people unable to find space that an overflow location with a projector was set up in the gymnasium.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I think we all know we are at a pivotal moment in time, where we are each, as individuals and collectively, being asked, &lsquo;Who are we?&rsquo;&rdquo; said Harris. &ldquo;Part of the answer is that we are better than this. This has become the moment we must fight for the best we are. It&rsquo;s not a new thing for us to fight for our ideals, not new to fight for our love of country and the for the soul of this country.&rdquo;</p>

Senator Kamala Harris Brought her Campaign to Somersworth High School

Interviews from the Seacoast of New Hampshire on EDGE Radio and Seacoast Online.   From The Portsmouth Herald and Foster's Daily Democrat newspapers on the Seacoast of New Hampshire/Maine. Hear the latest interviews from news-makers, politicians, artists and musicians.

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From the Newsroom: Seacoastonline - Fosters.com

Show hosts Kevin Mahaney and Katie Juster and an ensemble perform a Spotlight Awards version of a "Grease" classic at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.

<div>Show hosts Kevin Mahaney and Katie Juster and an ensemble perform a Spotlight Awards version of a "Grease" classic at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.</div>

Spotlight Awards 2018 opening number

People Skills perform at the Spotlight Awards at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.

<p>People Skills&nbsp;perform at the Spotlight Awards&nbsp;at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.</p>

People Skills play Spotlight Awards 2018

Local rockers Dreadnaught perform at the Spotlight Awards at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.

<div>Local rockers Dreadnaught perform at the Spotlight Awards&nbsp;at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.</div>

Dreadnaught rocks Spotlight Awards 2018

Guy Capecelatro III performs at the Spotlight Awards at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.

<div>Guy Capecelatro III&nbsp;performs at the Spotlight Awards&nbsp;at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on May 29, 2018.</div>

Guy Capecelatro III at Spotlight Awards 2018

Merrill Peiffer performs a number from "Jesus Christ Superstar" production by Patrick Dorow Productions.

<p>Merrill Peiffer performs a number from "Jesus Christ Superstar" production by Patrick Dorow Productions.</p>

Merrrill Peiffer at Spotlight Awards 2018

Merrill Peiffer at Spotlight Awards 2018

 "Spamalot" performance from Seacoast Repertory Theatre at the Spotlight Awards.

<p>&nbsp;"Spamalot" performance from Seacoast Repertory Theatre at&nbsp;the Spotlight Awards.</p>

Spamalot at Spotlight Awards

Local artists perform a variety of musical acts at the 24th annual Spotlight Awards at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth on May 29, 2018.

Spotlight Awards 2018 performances

Interviews from the Seacoast of New Hampshire  on EDGERadio.com.  From The Portsmouth Herald and Foster's Daily Democrat newspapers on the Seacoast of New Hampshire/Maine.  Hear the latest interviews from news-makers, politicians, artists and musicians.

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Voices from The Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion public listening session, Monday, April 9 at the Great Bay Community College gymnasium. 

<p>Voices from The Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion public listening session, Monday, April 9 at the Great Bay Community College gymnasium.&nbsp;</p>

Voices from The Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion public listening session, Monday, April 9 at the Great Bay Community College gymnasium.

LISTEN: Voices from The Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion

NH Diversity Council holds first public session at UNH.

<p>NH Diversity Council holds first public session at UNH.</p>

NH Diversity Council holds first public session at UNH

The state's new Council on Diversity and Inclusion met for the first time last Thursday. The overall energy was many council members want to hit the ground running. 

<p>The state's new Council on Diversity and Inclusion met for the first time last Thursday. The overall energy was many council members want to hit the ground running.</p>
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'Ready to get to work'

Members of New Hampshire's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion talk about their mission as they get ready to begin their work. Our first episode of the Diversity Speaks NH podcast features Rogers Johnson, chairman of the council and president of the Seacoast NAACP; Jim Maggiore, chairman of the North Hampton Select Board and father of a child who is part of the LGBTQ+ community; Pawn Nitichan, executive director of City Year New Hampshire; Sharon Harris, the Community College System of New Hampshire designee to the council; and Allyson Ryder, the associate director of Leadership New Hampshire who identifies as a gay woman.

<p>Members of New Hampshire's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion talk about their mission as they get ready to begin their work. Our first episode of the Diversity Speaks NH podcast features Rogers Johnson, chairman of the council and president of the Seacoast NAACP; Jim Maggiore, chairman of the North Hampton Select Board and father of a child who is part of the LGBTQ+ community;&nbsp;Pawn Nitichan, executive director of City Year New Hampshire;&nbsp;Sharon Harris, the Community College System of New Hampshire designee to the council; and Allyson Ryder, the associate director of Leadership New Hampshire who identifies as a gay woman.</p>

Living up to 'Live Free or Die'

The state of New Hampshire is seen as a novice at diversity work, but a newly established council is looking to change that. This podcast will give voice to the members of the state's new Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion, as well as citizens who share their stories. New Hampshire's growing population and increasing diversity, as well as reported incidents of bias around the state, have made these conversations necessary. Issues of race, gender, disability, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and more will be discussed. The council will host listening sessions around the state and ultimately present recommendations to the governor. Reporter Hadley Barndollar will be there to bring these stories to listeners.

Diversity Speaks NH

Part 1 of 3: Shelby Cormier discusses her life as a single mother to 4-year-old twins Brooklyn and Logan, following the loss of her husband in 2015. Brooklyn has cerebral palsy, and the family is fully focused on getting her to walk independently. 

<div class="gmail_attr">Part 1 of 3: Shelby Cormier discusses her life as a single mother to 4-year-old twins Brooklyn and Logan, following the loss of her husband in 2015. Brooklyn has cerebral palsy, and the family is fully focused on getting her to walk independently.&nbsp;</div>

Will to Walk: "I don't want her to be left behind"

Part 2 of 3: Pete Cormier, a police officer, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2015, leaving his wife, Shelby, and twins Logan and Brooklyn, the latter of whom has cerebral palsy and is fighting to walk. The family recalls the immeasurable loss, and how they've picked up the pieces.

<div class="gmail_attr">Part 2 of 3: Pete Cormier, a police officer, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2015, leaving his wife, Shelby, and twins Logan and Brooklyn, the latter of whom has cerebral palsy and is fighting to walk. The family recalls the immeasurable loss, and how they've picked up the pieces.</div>

Will to Walk:  'His heart got sick'

Part 3 of 3: Four-year-old Brooklyn Cormier, who has cerebral palsy, goes to physical therapy five days a week, preparing for an April 23 specialized surgery at St. Louis Children's Hospital, which is hopefully the next step in her living life freely on her feet. 

<div class="gmail_attr">Part 3 of 3: Four-year-old Brooklyn Cormier, who has cerebral palsy, goes to physical therapy five days a week, preparing for an April 23 specialized surgery at St. Louis Children's Hospital, which is hopefully the next step in her living life freely on her feet.&nbsp;</div>

Will to Walk: Preparing for surgery

As 4-year-old Brooklyn Cormier takes steps, so does her family, recapturing life after immeasurable loss

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