Cleanup of contaminated town land behind Benjamin Moore’s Sumner Street property is nearly complete, but a lawsuit stemming from the contamination continues.

Strafford County Attorney Thomas Velardi said he will determine whether to pursue the felony case against a Ten Rod Road man who fired a shot to catch a burglar based on the legal definition of an

After nearly three years as interim chief, and after more than 30 years with the Gloucester Fire Department, Philip Dench will officially retire next Tuesday, on his 65th birthday. And today, city officials are hosting an open public reception in his honor in City Hall offices, with residents welcome to attend the salute from 4 to 6 p.m.