🌱 Why New Castle Island beats Hampton Beach for a peaceful coastal escape

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!)

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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.

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📰 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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📸 Around New Castle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 22

• Session 1:Advanced - New Castle, NH 2026 →
  United States Postal Service, 73 Main St, New Castle
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday June 22

• Session 1: Adults - New Castle, NH 2026 →
  Kittery Point Yacht Club, 328 Portsmouth Ave, New Castle
  5:30 pm

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📣 New Castle Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 25

• FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
  Toscana, 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth
  4:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Nichinan Nights Happy Hour →
  Hotel Thaxter, 15 Middle St., Portsmouth
• Junior Science: The Wonders of Water →
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, 6 Washington Street, Dover
  2:00 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Live Piano at The Rosa
  The Rosa Restaurant, 70 State Street, Portsmouth
  5:00 pm
• MUSIC Live Music Wednesdays at the Water View Grill Lounge!
  Water View Grill Lounge, 37 Bow St, Portsmouth
  6:00 pm
• Cribbage for a Cause
  WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery, 853 Lafayette Rd, Hampton
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Thursday Dollar Rib Night!
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce LEGENDS 80 Hanover St., Portsmouth NH
  4:00 pm

Friday May 29

• 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

• FOOD: Sunday Brunch at SALT
  SALT Kitchen and Bar
  11:00 am

Friday June 19

• Sunset Lighthouse Cruise →
  Rye Harbor State Park, 1730 Ocean Blvd, Rye
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lonza America, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Suite Point of Contact - Lynx in Portsmouth. Apply here.
• 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.

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🗞 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)

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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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