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  • Portsmouth, NH

Birthdate: July 5, 1964

Tel. 603-369-9173

e-mail: robert.cook@patch.com

Married to Mary.

Son: Patrick, 7

Your Beliefs

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Politics

I have evolved from a lifelong Democrat to an Independent who prefers to vote for the best qualified candidates instead of party lines.

Religion

I was baptized a Catholic and my son was baptized a Methodist, but I do not really subscribe to any particular religion. I fully respect others' freedom to worship in whatever religion they choose.

Local hot-button issue

Like many other communities in New Hampshire, Portsmouth has done its best to weather the economic storm as best as it can and keeps moving forward with new commercial and residential development. Maintaining the level of municipal and educational services this city is accustomed to seeing continues to be a challenge.

My beliefs: Fairness, equality and tolerance. Treat others the way you wish to be treated.

Posting Activity

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The Page Closes For Good

A patron earlier this year was killed after police said he was attacked at the bar.

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City Inks Free Downtown Parking Pact

Portsmouth area residents and visitors will be able to use 33 spaces at the Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building.

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City Inks Free Downtown Parking Pact
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Portsmouth Bar The Page to Close Down

Embattled Portsmouth restaurant was due to have a hearing before New Hampshire Liquor Commission next week for violations related to Dover man's death.

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Portsmouth Bar The Page to Close Down
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Mobil on the Run Robber Indicted

A Rockingham County Grand Jury indicted Ronald Lee Bauer for armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a deadly weapon.

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Mobil on the Run Robber Indicted
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Strawbery Banke to Seek OK for Ice Rink

Museum officials are seeking a variance from the city's Board of Adjustment at City Hall on Tuesday night that would allow them to build a new $300,000 outdoor ice skating facility.

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