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BOSTON — Media are invited to attend a public ceremony hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard, the City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the Piscataqua Maritime Commission Friday, August 7, 2009, 11 a.m., at the main Ship Pier to welcome Coast Guard Barque Eagle to Portsmouth.
WHO: Governor John Lynch, State of New Hampshire
Mr. Tom Ferrini, mayor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Coast Guard Capt. James B. McPherson, commander, Sector Northern New England
Coast Guard Capt. Eric C. Jones, commanding officer, Coast Guard Barque Eagle
Mr. Donald Coker, chairman, Piscataqua Maritime Commission
WHAT: Governor Lynch, Mayor Ferrini, and the Piscataqua Maritime Commission, on behalf of the state of New Hampshire and the City of Portsmouth, will publicly welcome Capt. Jones and Eagle to Portsmouth.
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: State Pier
550 Market Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
(Exit 7 off of I-95)
WHY: The welcoming ceremony will take advantage of this opportunity to recognize the long lasting history that the Coast Guard and the City of Portsmouth have shared together as well as their deep appreciation for each other.
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