Good day New Castle! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why New Castle Island beats Hampton Beach for a peaceful coastal escape
Also on today's calendar: Session 1: Adults - New Castle, NH 2026.
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 New Hampshire Coastal Getaways That Aren't The Hampton Beach Boardwalk (myfamilytravels.com) — New Castle Island tops this list of quieter New Hampshire coastal escapes, spotlighting its forts, historic streets, and Wentworth by the Sea as a peaceful alternative to Hampton Beach. The guide also suggests nearby low-key spots in Rye, Portsmouth, Newington, Seabrook, and North Hampton, giving New Castle residents fresh ideas for close-to-home day trips.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday May 25
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FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Toscana, 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
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Nichinan Nights Happy Hour →
Hotel Thaxter, 15 Middle St., Portsmouth
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Junior Science: The Wonders of Water →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, 6 Washington Street, Dover
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
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Live Piano at The Rosa
The Rosa Restaurant, 70 State Street, Portsmouth
5:00 pm
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MUSIC Live Music Wednesdays at the Water View Grill Lounge!
Water View Grill Lounge, 37 Bow St, Portsmouth
6:00 pm
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Cribbage for a Cause
WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery, 853 Lafayette Rd, Hampton
7:00 pm
Thursday May 28
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Thursday Dollar Rib Night!
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
LEGENDS 80 Hanover St., Portsmouth NH
4:00 pm
Friday May 29
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Connect & Collaborate
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Locations vary. Please contact the membership coordinator for the latest and greatest information.
8:15 am
Sunday May 31
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FOOD: Sunday Brunch at SALT
SALT Kitchen and Bar
11:00 am
Friday June 19
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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise →
Rye Harbor State Park, 1730 Ocean Blvd, Rye
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Lonza America, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Suite Point of Contact - Lynx in Portsmouth. Apply here.
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Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Coordinator in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portsmouth
- Why People Love Living in Greater Portsmouth (livability.com)
- New to the Greater Portsmouth, NH Area? Relocation Q&A (2026) (livability.com)
- Mural of Ona Judge unveiled in Portsmouth (wmur.com)
Ok New Castle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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