South-Hampton News

It may be the last of a dying breed of family-owned and operated corner stores in the town of Amesbury, but with its slate of intensely loyal customers and brisk grocery business, Vermette's stands as a shining example that some "old-fashioned" things never go out of style.

Today marks the 100th birthday of one of the nation's most famous cartoonists, a man whose name was once widely recognized throughout the nation but unfortunately gets little recognition here on his home turf.

Officials performing an in-depth environmental investigation at Tuxbury Pond campground last week found numerous health violations at the 70-acre facility, which is causing concern among Amesbury officials for the safety of Lake Attitash and the town's water supply.

Hampton, along with all the other school districts in SAU 21 - North Hampton, Hampton Falls, Seabrook, South Hampton and Winnacunnet - did not air President Barack Obama's speech to students Tuesday, in which he urged the nation's youth to take responsibility for their education.

A review panel examining the Hampton Road Bridge-Tunnel flooding has completed its work and cited staffing and operating procedures as its top concerns.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services will tour the Tuxbury Pond Campground today after receiving complaints regarding a leaky septic system that could compromise Amesbury's drinking water.

They gathered by the wide green fields Gordon Barker plowed and seeded, surrounded by the flowers he grew and harvested, and the greenhouses filled with the vegetables he sold at the Barker Farm stand on Route 33 and at the local farmers' markets.

This was a summer to remember - or maybe to forget - for area gardeners and farmers alike, at least for the first part of the season.

Friday, July 24 8:42 p.m. Erica Stocker, 34, 7 Laura Lane, Seabrook, was arrested on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking.

The town's historic downtown shopping district has come alive in the past decade with funky cafA©s, sophisticated chocolatiers, trendy clothing and toy shops, and a number of unique restaurants offering a full day of fun for the North Shore shopper.

The town's historic downtown shopping district has come alive in the past decade with funky cafA©s, sophisticated chocolatiers, trendy clothing and toy shops, and a number of unique restaurants offering a full day of fun for the North Shore shopper.

Not only is the Kingston Village Market a century-old town landmark, it's also extremely lucky.

Barnard School in South Hampton is looking for someone to make use of a thoughtful gift from a recently-graduated 8th grade class.

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public briefing Friday at 10 a.m. to discuss the events of July 2 that led to an eight-hour closure of the westbound lanes at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and gridlock throughout South Hampton Roads.

School Administrative Unit 21 will be searching for a new superintendent after Assistant Superintendent Maureen Ward told members of the SAU 21 Joint Board she would not accept the job - at least not until the board conducts a thorough search.

Check it out! Jewell Towne Vineyards Visit them: Jewell Towne Vineyard is open year 'round for wine tasting, tours, and sales, 11am - 4pm Wednesday through Friday and 12pm - 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

The SAU 21 Joint Board will be meet this week to discuss what its members want to do about finding a new superintendent.

A 25-year-old Plaistow, N.H. man has died and a man from South Hampton, N.H. is being treated for hypothermia following a fishing boat accident that took place just 50 yards off Hampton Beach yesterday.

In "Tales from a Very Small Town," Charles Dennett tells a series of anecdotes about his experiences moving from a nice house in Amesbury to an old and extremely rundown house in South Hampton.

Exeter, NH -A Phillips Exeter Academy senior was among more than a dozen Exonians who won national and regional honors in this year's Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Showcase-an annual publication and virtual gallery that highlights nationally recognized work.