Birthdate: July 5, 1964
Tel. 603-369-9173
e-mail: robert.cook@patch.com
Married to Mary.
Son: Patrick, 7
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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.
State prosecutors allege that Seth Mazzaglia choked the UNH student to death while sexually assaulting her in his apartment and then dumped her body into the Piscataqua River.
State agencies want a federal judge to award them nearly $2.5 million to pay for damage to the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge caused by Harbour Feature on April 1.
State prosecutors allege that Seth Mazzaglia choked the UNH student to death while sexually assaulting her in his apartment and then dumped her body into the Piscataqua River.
Portsmouth Police supplied the following arrest information.
Registrations now being accepted for second annual "Chief Maloney Unity Run and Walk;" some rain in the forecast.
Organizers of second annual event on April 28 that honors Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney say they will honor all first responders.
Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen DuBois said the public's willingness to report anything suspicious will help them prevent attacks like the Boston Marathon bombings.
MovieMaker Magazine 2013 names New Hampshire Film Festival one of the "Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee."
Pier 2 Luxury Homes next to new Memorial Bridge have been eight years in the making.
Portsmouth Police supplied the following arrest information.
Today is Earth Day; Daniel Street streetscape work begins; sunny, cool day in the forecast.
Union Leader reports that members of Seacoast Emergency Response Team were in Watertown, Mass., assisting other law enforcement agencies.
Review the details of this difficult week as they unfolded from 2:50 p.m. Monday to today's events as the manhunt for the second suspect continued.
Planning Board give Bournival Jeep's test track facility the green light.
The Natural Dog and Wholistic Cat will soon open at Gallagher's Place on Islington Street.
Kimberly Cloutier Green is the city's 9th poet to hold this title
Portsmouth residents can learn more about where and how city officials want to deploy the new signs.
Portsmouth mom wants to do know when and where Portsmouth Little League Opening Day will take place?
This dog and many other pets are available for adoption this weekend at the NHSPCA in Stratham.
Shut Down Brown Band at Thirsty Moose Taphouse Saturday; "Rounding Third" continues at The Rep; "Love" at the Players Ring.
