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If you're in New Castle in the next few weeks, you might notice something unusual going on at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. Earlier this week, the 1878 lighthouse was surrounded by scaffolding. This represents the beginning stages of a much-needed facelift for the beloved icon, also known locally as Fort Point Light. *Click headline to read much more)

More South Berwick History Now Online

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May 2010- – Like to explore old cemeteries? Trying to locate dates when your ancestors were buried here? Or would you enjoy touring the streets of a living 19th century village, studying old maps, and reading stories by a famous author whose literature these places inspired? The updated Web site of the Old Berwick Historical Society now puts the rich heritage of the South Berwick area at the fingertips of genealogists and history lovers, and welcomes them to visit one of Maine’s oldest communities. (Continued below)

Maine-NH Connections Bridge Study Comparisons

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MAY 2010 -- On Thursday, May 6 from 6-8 pm at the Portsmouth City Council Chambers, the public will have the opportunity to see the initial cross-section designs for the proposed rehabilitation or replacement options for the Memorial Bridge and the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge. (continued below)

Gundalow Company Moves to Jefferson House

April 2010 -- The non-profit Gundalow Company is moving its headquarters to the 1815-era Jefferson House, at 60 Marcy Street in Portsmouth in May. The historic brick building, owned by Strawbery Banke Museum, has been used as a store from the time it was built, and has housed a ship’s chandlery, butcher shop, liquor store, tavern, doll store and ice cream shop. Marcy Street, once known as Water Street, was known through the 19th century as Portsmouth’s "Red Light District" until the Prescott sisters came along in the 1930s and purchased and demolished the old buildings – now Prescott Park. (Continued below)

NH Indian Museum Turns 20

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APRIL 2010 -- When Bud Thompson came to Warner in 1990 to fulfill his lifelong dream of opening an "Indian Museum" the locals thought he was crazy. Twenty years later the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is still thriving and growing. To celebrate its 20th Anniversary the Museum is hosting a gala reception Saturday May 1st from 5 pm – 7 pm.

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