DOVER — It's for the children.

PORTSMOUTH — When police officers spent 90 minutes persuading a man not to jump from the Piscataqua River bridge early Saturday morning, it was the 56th suicide-related call in the city during the past year.

A judge has thrown out an alleged admission by the man accused of capital murder in the shooting of a Manchester police officer nearly two years ago.

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) — Dozens of pantyhose have been left near a Milford school bus stop — causing sheer annoyance in the neighborhood.

DOVER — A Wednesday afternoon crash near the Dover tolls on the Spaulding Turnpike resulted in slowed traffic but no serious injuries, police said.

PORTSMOUTH — A man arrested less than a month ago in connection with a violent home invasion in Rochester is facing new charges after allegedly stealing an antique rifle.

PORTSMOUTH — The city officially began the process of purchasing the 2.5-acre parcel on Lafayette Road that will be the future home of Fire Station 2 on Wednesday.

PORTSMOUTH — A man carrying a paper bag with a checkerboard drawn on it was arrested Monday after bank employees said he was "acting aggressive" while seeking investments for his checkerboard, say police.

PORTSMOUTH — A city man is taking the School Board to court based on what he characterized as a Right-to-Know law violation.

In the midst of a tough re-election battle, Sen. John Sununu, R-N.H., would like to have a serious debate in Congress over energy policy — but he's not getting much cooperation from Democrats in charge.

YORK, Maine — As of July 21, 98 houses had been sold in York. The average selling price was $490,000.

YORK, Maine — York Days 2008 is almost here and will feature a variety of fun, family-oriented events, including the popular Christmas in July Lighting of the Nubble and the fireworks show to wrap up the festivities at Short Sands Beach.

ELIOT, Maine — The town's farm history comes to life this weekend at the 13th annual Eliot Antique Tractor and Engine Show.

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Transportation has joined other states in being among the first in the country to implement a new flashing yellow arrow left-turn signal light at intersections.

STRATHAM — The 91-acre parcel on Route 33 that currently houses Great Bay Community College is poised to become a continuing care retirement community operated by the Rannie Webster Foundation of Rye.

PORTSMOUTH — The city plans to put its wastewater to work by harvesting solids from the waste stream and using them as an energy source.

PORTSMOUTH — When the rain comes pouring down, Bartlett Street can quickly transform into Bartlett Pond.

BELMONT — Prior to this year's 9- and 10-year-old Little League All-Star tournament, Portsmouth coaches asked their players to come up with nicknames for each other. The alter egos for the 13 kids happened to be named after some of their...

The Portsmouth Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Star team will look to make history this week as it tries to bring home a third straight state title — a feat that Portsmouth coach Tim Berky said no New Hampshire team has done before.

Red Sox fans who let their thoughts wander back before 2004 can appreciate the parallel. Another preseason poll is out, and the University of New Hampshire football team again finds itself looking up at Massachusetts.

SEATTLE — Can't win on the road. Top sluggers are out. Soaring Yankees are next.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — James Posey knows what NBA championship teams look like, and he thinks the New Orleans Hornets are beginning to bear some resemblance.

PORTSMOUTH — Colin MacDonald scored 12 points as Elite defeated Attack, 46-37, in the Portsmouth Gas Light junior high basketball league on Wednesday.

PORTSMOUTH — Port City Coin and Jewelry opened its doors on April 15. It is an easy day to remember — tax day — and as the business is about money and investments, a most appropriate day for this business' opening.

PORTSMOUTH — After many years at its 71 International Drive location at Pease International Tradeport , United Way of the Greater Seacoast is moving around the corner to 112 Corporate Drive. The organization will still be at the Tradeport,...

EXETER — Describing it as a trip of a lifetime, Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce president Thom Kraus recently announced the chamber is once again offering a trip to China, and is inviting interested members of the community to come along.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A study conducted for Maine's oil dealers concludes air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves.

PORTSMOUTH — The Isles of Shoals Steamship Company is bringing back the Captain's Deck on the M/V Thomas Laighton. Patrons can come aboard at dockside and visit the top deck to enjoy great outdoor seating. The deck will be open to the public...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks advanced for the second straight session Wednesday as another decline in oil prices and several upbeat profit reports eased some of Wall Street's concerns about the economy. Investors expect that a sustained pullback in...

Portsmouth

The 41st Stratham Fair will commence its four days of activities and delights today at Stratham Hill Park.