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For seven decades, the Chapmans have been operating a business at 2 Bridge St., but the pending Bridge Street bridge replacement project will push them off their lot until it's completed.

John Henshaw stepped down Wednesday as executive director of the Maine Port Authority, the state agency overseeing Maine's marine and rail facilities in support of economic development.

Thirty friends and neighbors turned out to honor Miss Margaret Savers, who retired after...

Starting Dec. 1, Icelandic-owned shipping company Eimskip USA will call into Portland once a week as the state moves ahead with plans to bring in a second crane.

WHO’D have thought there was a link between Lillie Langtry, Gargrave and Sir Mathew Wilson, the former MP whose statue stands outside Skipton library? Lillie Langtry, the most famous actress of her time, a great beauty, social darling, friend of Oscar Wilde and mistress of the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, died in February, 1929. Miss Langtry left £10,000, a villa in Monte Carlo and her motor car to her friend and companion, Mathilde Peat, who just happened to be married to Thomas...

NH Business Review Calls to New Hampshire helplines for compulsive gamblers increased about 25% during 2020 February 15, 2021 Ed Talbot, executive director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling, speaks at a celebration for two runners who had completed a half-marathon for 40 consecutive years. Talbot said physical exercise can be helpful in recovery for compulsive gambling. (Courtesy photo) New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, ...

Online gambling a concern during the pandemic By Rick Green - sentinelsource.com Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, said there are valid concerns that the pandemic is worsening the problem of compulsive gambling. The problem is so severe that the organization released a statement on problem gambling during the pandemic. New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase ...

Online gambling a concern during the pandemic Published: 2/14/2021 6:17:45 PM New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic – the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disorder that can destroy lives. The National Council on Problem Gambling received 443 calls to its 24-hour helpline (800-522-4700) from New Hampshire last year, compared to 337 in 2019. That’s an increase ...

This is what local journalism is all about. Each year, I challenge SouthCoasters to read 100 books in a year to make my BookLovers Century Club. Reading 25-49 books would qualify you for the Quarter-Century Club, and 50-99 books, the Half-Century Club.  Each year, our Club grows.  I am one lucky columnist. Remember: this isn’t a competition. It’s not about the numbers.  This is about the act of reading every day. Of losing yourself in good books and expanding your mind. If you’re read...

UpdatedMon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:22 am ET Reply The New Hampshire Lottery is teaming up with the National Council on Problem Gambling this holiday season to raise awareness for the risks associated with underage lottery play. (Shutterstock) Press release from New Hampshire Lottery: Dec. 20, 2020 To remind players lottery tickets are not appropriate gifts for those under age 18, the New Hampshire Lottery is teaming up with the National Council on Problem Gambling this holiday season to raise aware...