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State Rep. Jim Powers dies

GRETYL MACALASTER
Union Leader Correspondent

Published Feb 22, 2012 at 2:27 pm (Updated Feb 22, 2012)

PORTSMOUTH - New Hampshire State Rep. Jim Powers, 73, died peacefully in his home this morning, surrounded by family, after being diagnosed just a few months ago with a rare form of cancer.

Glenn Powers confirmed his father's passing on Wednesday afternoon and said services are scheduled for Sunday at the South Church in Portsmouth.

Full story to follow in tomorrow's New Hampshire Union Leader.

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