STRATHAM — Francis C. "Skip" McDonnell 74, of Stratham, New Hampshire and North Miami, Florida prominent builder, "restauranteur," respected thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, November...

Backstage Pass is an occasional profile series featuring local and up-and-coming musicians and performers. Backstage Pass takes readers behind the scenes to see what the artists do before the on-stage...

6:49 a.m. — Assisted State Police with a car crash on the Spaulding Turnpike. 10:01 a.m. — An Orchard Street resident reported her car had been broken into. 10:17...

Nov. 16 to Nov. 22

PORTSMOUTH — The South End has South Street and Vine and Red Ginger, downtown has Corks and Curds, Ceres Street Wine, Attrezzi and La Roux Kitchen, and another city neighborhood...

I would like to strongly reject the impression given by the headline "City Council should stop funds for public art" that was placed above my letter to the editor in...

The city's elected leaders and top administrator have led the fight during the past year to hold the line on spending because of the recession and its weak and fragile...

I am a Portsmouth resident and sculptor writing in support of public funds for public art.

We are told how well the bailouts are working. We are told how beneficial the stimulus plans are to America, including all the jobs to be "created or saved." When...

When Sen. Judd Gregg visited Portsmouth in August, your editorial comments cited his "Five points on health care."

I am writing in response to the inflammatory letter submitted by William D. Tappan on Nov. 19: Mr. Tappan was reacting to a letter that I had submitted (Nov. 11)...

Budgets for both Kittery and York school districts have been frozen, as administrators deal with unanticipated cuts in state aid.

NEWINGTON — Twenty-nine hours before the Black Friday 5 a.m. opening of Best Buy, Jeff Conrad pitched a tent outside the store's front door to wait for the sales.

GREENLAND — Town planners are considering whether to create a downtown village district.

There were a lot of surprises at Dover High School's Dunaway Field on Thursday, none bigger than the final score: Dover 28, Portsmouth 6.

DOVER — With nearly a month off, you would expect the Dover High School football team to come into Thursday's fourth annual Thanksgiving Day matchup with Portsmouth with fresh legs.

DURHAM — University of New Hampshire men's hockey coach Dick Umile had plenty to be thankful for when he sat down for his holiday meal on Thursday.

YORK, Maine — Maine author and attorney Beth Maloney will appear at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, the York Public Library to discuss her award-winning book, "Saving Sammy."

SALT LAKE CITY — The brother of a man who died early Thursday trapped 700-feet inside a Utah cave said his family is remarkably strong but struggles to make sense...

PORTSMOUTH — The Rev. Vivan Martindale gave thanks and prayer before diners enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day feast, prepared and served for the 38th time by Portsmouth Rotary volunteers.