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2017: The 5 Most-Read Stories On Portsmouth Patch

Year In Review: NH's best hospitals, sobriety checkpoint, assault suspect arrested, local woman killed, and more.

PORTSMOUTH, NH — It was another busy year on New Hampshire’s 12 Patch.com sites including Portsmouth. Here are the Top 5 stories of 2017.

  1. Portsmouth Man Arrested For June Planet Fitness Assault Case: Investigation by Rochester Police leads to the arrest of Jordan Lamonde for allegedly attacking a young woman outside the club in June.
  2. Citizen, Arm Thyself!: Almost forty states have "shall issue" concealed carry laws. Take advantage of that.
  3. GoFundMe Effort Raises Thousands For Marston Family: Jasmine Marston was killed in a vehicle crash in Brentwood. Friends, family have come together to raise money for her funeral expenses.
  4. Three Arrested At Portsmouth Sobriety Checkpoint: Salem and Stratham residents were arrested on Market Street this weekend at a Seacoast checkpoint that screened nearly 300 drivers.
  5. Best Hospitals In New Hampshire: US News & World Report: U.S. News and World Report has released its rankings. Which Granite State hospitals made the list?

What were the most memorable stories of the year for you? Let us know in the comments section.

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