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| | Portsmouth Herald Local News: Japanese sister-city officials visit City Hall |
 | | While visiting with Sirrell, Assistant Mayor Alex Hanson and City Manager John Bohenko, each Japanese official was given a book commemorating Portsmouth’s 350th anniversary, a city of Portsmouth pin and an embroidered throw blanket that depicts the city’s many historic attractions. |
 | | Looking out over the city from Sirrell’s office, the Nichinan visitors were particularly intrigued by the cherry trees that dot the City Hall grounds. |
 | | They are: Nichinan, Japan; Kitago, Japan; Nango, Japan; Szolnok, Hungary; Portsmouth, England; Carrickfergus, North Ireland; Parnu, Estonia and Severodvinsk, Russia. |
| www.seacoastonline.com /2003news/08212003/news/45990.htm (502 words) |
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