PORTSMOUTH — Seacoast shoppers mirrored the activities of their counterparts in other areas of the country on Black Friday and over the three-day post-Thanksgiving buying period.

PORTSMOUTH -- A city woman who was tased, then arrested while police were investigating a 6-person parking lot fight, was given a suspended jail sentence and fined on Monday.

PORTSMOUTH — An Ohio man who vomited into an ice bucket at The Page, then broke a window at the bar, is being charged with a felony alleging he caused more than $1,000 in damage, say police.

GREENLAND — A three-car accident sent two drivers to the hospital and impeded traffic on Route 33 Sunday, officials say.

PORTSMOUTH — Tonight's joint work session of the School Board and City Council will focus on the total cost of the Portsmouth Middle School expansion project. And some councilors are wondering why the $40.8 million proposal is so much more...

PORTSMOUTH — The City Council has authorized the traditional free holiday parking period at downtown meters from Monday, Dec. 15, through Saturday, Dec. 27.

ROCHESTER (AP) — Police say an elderly Rochester woman was robbed by a man who flashed a badge at her to imply he was an officer.

ELIOT, Maine — A multi-agency investigation resulted in the arrest of a local man on weapon and drug charges.

KITTERY, Maine — The town's fire department will host a wood stove and pellet stove seminar next Wednesday.

KITTERY, Maine — The School Committee will look at capital projects and school consolidation one more time before the holidays.

KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Energy Advisory Committee will hold a meeting tonight.

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PORTSMOUTH — For more than two decades, a local college scholarship program has shown that investing in local talent can pay dividends for the overall health care of the community.

"Nothing tangible. Just peace and happiness."

YORK, Maine — On a beautiful, starry night, hundreds forgot their cares and descended upon Sohier Park for the annual Lighting of the Nubble on Saturday night.

NEWFIELDS —In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Rockingham County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along routes...

NEW YORK — A week before the final standings are released and the Bowl Championship Series is already ticking people off.

BOSTON — Sometimes, teammates are forever teammates.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — John Clements fielded the kickoff at his own 3, darted to the right and didn't stop until he'd returned it 50 yards into Southern Illinois territory.

It's hard to believe high school hoops begins this week for many schools and ice hockey is soon to follow. To that end, a few post-Turkey Bowl, pre-winter sports nuggets from around the region:

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.

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PORTSMOUTH — The Seacoast Board of REALTORS released figures today indicating that November sales of single-family homes improved 25.9 percent from October as bargain hunters closed on 22 properties under $400,000 in value.

CAPE NEDDICK, Maine — Knight's Quilt Shop was initially a dream Michelle Knight had after seeing a photo in a magazine. Now it is a reality that is attracting customers from all over the country and beyond.

HAMPTON – On Sept. 1, Genesis HealthCare assumed management of Partridge House Assisted Living Community, a 40-unit assisted living community located in Hampton.

PORTSMOUTH — The Seacoast Board of Realtors installed its leadership team for 2009 in evening ceremonies at the Hilton Garden Inn in Portsmouth, Nov. 21.

EXETER — Exeter Hospital has donated $100,000 to Families First Health and Support Center. The donation will enable the community health center to continue to provide health care to uninsured and under insured patients on the Seacoast.

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Mayor Thomas Ferrini has officially proclaimed Dec. 1-7 as "Buy Local First Week," in recognition of the important role local businesses play in our community. A part of the Seacoast Local's Think Local First campaign,...

PORTSMOUTH — The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2009 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

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CHICAGO — With Scrooge paying a visit to online retailers for the first time since Internet shopping entered the retail landscape, the pressure is on merchants to make the most of Cyber Monday.

SAN FRANCISCO (MCT) — America's toy retailers want to make this gift-giving season an easier sell for budget-conscious parents squeezed by the deteriorating economy.

With gas back down under $2 and most commodities, including food, also returning to traditional price ranges, it is important that we not forget the uncertainty of this past summer, when $5 for a gallon of gas seemed possible and food prices had...