Birthdate: July 5, 1964
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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.
Kenneth Kimber's arraignment for charges that he used a city school department computer to solicit sex from a teenage girl pushed back to March 4.
Paul Deignan outlines several steps to set up effective Family Assistance Centers in the event of a mass casualty event in the Seacoast region.
A man who has coached local children and worked in Seacoast schools allegedly tried to solicit sex from a teenager.
City Council meeting tonight; AARP to provide tax preparation help at the library; some rain and snow in the forecast.
Slick road conditions cause some roll over accidents on Sunday afternoon.
House panel kills bill seeking to construct a monument in 2014 to mark the 400th anniversary of Smith's discovery of the Isles of Shoals, but the legislation may still have a chance.
Eagle-Tribune reports that Bill Lasonde served as that city's IT department network administrator.
Portsmouth Police say Kenneth Kimber, 34, tried to solicit sex from a less than 16-year-old girl while working for the Portsmouth School Department.
This dog and many other pets are available for adoption this weekend at the NHSPCA in Stratham.
The new Connie Bean Recreation Center will host the Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance on Saturday night.
Kathryn McDonough, 19, appeared in Strafford County Superior Court with her lawyer on Thursday.
Paul Deignan outlines several steps to set up effective Family Assistance Centers in the event of a mass casualty event in the Seacoast region.
Here are five homes that are holding open houses this weekend. Scroll through the photos and specifics about each listing in our chart below.
Mike McDonald Comedy Xxtravaganza and Soul Rebels at the Music Hall; Ice Fest continues at the Gas Light; Ed Gerhard performs special Valentine's concert at The Rep.
Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance is Saturday; President's Day is Monday; partly sunny day in the forecast.
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, promises to introduce the Charlie Morgan Act to ensure the spouses of all military veterans receive equal benefits regardless of sexual orientation.
With the return of better weather, Archer Western Contractors make significant headway on the new south tower.
City offices are closed, but Portsmouth Schools are open on Monday, Feb. 18.
During 911 call, Dianne Walker told Portsmouth Police she acted in self-defense.
Portsmouth Police supplied the following arrest information.
