🌱 Why Great Bay Refuge in Newington beats the busy Hampton Beach scene.
Newington, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Newington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Great Bay Refuge in Newington beats the busy Hampton Beach scene.
- How does Newington stack up against its Seacoast neighbors for movers?
Also on today's calendar: Great Island Garden Club Plant Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 51 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) — One of the standout getaways on this coastal list is Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Newington, offering quiet trails, rich birdlife, and estuary views far from Hampton’s crowds. The article also spotlights nearby Seacoast gems like New Castle, Rye, Portsmouth, Seabrook, and North Hampton, giving Newington residents plenty of low-key day-trip ideas close to home. 
• Greater Portsmouth NH Relocation Guide (livability.com) — If you live in or near Newington, this Greater Portsmouth relocation guide highlights how your small but economically powerful town fits into the broader Seacoast mix, from retail and defense jobs to Great Bay access and historic sites. It compares Newington with neighboring Portsmouth, Rye, Greenland, and New Castle, outlining lifestyle perks, local character, and why each community appeals to different types of residents considering a move.
📸 Around Newington
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Upcoming Events in
Newington
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★ Featured events ★
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Great Island Garden Club Plant Sale →
New Castle Recreation Center, 301 Wentworth Rd, New Castle
10:00 am
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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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 -
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth
4:00 pm -
Nichinan Nights Happy Hour →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, 15 Middle St. (inside Hotel Thaxter), Portsmouth -
No-cost business growth education program for small businesses and non-profit leaders accepting applications now through November 27 →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, 500 Market St #16A, Portsmouth -
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth
4:00 pm -
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
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
📣 Newington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Toscana, 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth
4:00 pm -
Live Piano at The Rosa
The Rosa Restaurant, 70 State Street, Portsmouth
5:00 pm -
Court Sports- Northeast Passage (Durham) →
Hamel Recreation Center, 5 Edgewood Rd, Durham
5:30 pm -
MUSIC Live Music Wednesdays at the Water View Grill Lounge!
Water View Grill Lounge, 37 Bow St, Portsmouth
6:00 pm
Monday May 25
Wednesday May 27
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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)
Newmarket
- N.H. track: Exeter boys, girls sweep Seacoast Championship (seacoastonline.com)
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-- 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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