Premise:
"Thousands of small boats are docked here, and on weekdays the dory fishermen still sell the morning catch on the beach at Newport Pier."
Hypothesis: The fishermen sell the morning catch at the Newport Pier.

yes

Premise:
"But at the moment, to Dave, he looked more like a personal demon."
Hypothesis: Dave was terrified of him glaring.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"But at its worst, it sits on hot news."
Hypothesis: There is nothing important.
no