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In today's newsletter:

  • Rye’s Rescue Run links Portsmouth support with marine mammal conservation
  • Portsmouth’s first Gotta Have It BBQ Festival fires up May 1
  • Police seek witnesses after anti-Asian slur incident on Islington Street

Also on today's calendar: 'The Children' and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 57, low: 35.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rye Rescue Run For Marine Mammals Set For May 2 At Odiorne Point State Park (patch.com) — Seacoast residents are invited to join the May 2 Rescue Run at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, supporting the Seacoast Science Center’s marine mammal rescue and education work. Portsmouth’s Meredith Village Savings Bank is the presenting sponsor, highlighting the city’s role in backing this popular coastal tradition and regional conservation efforts.    

2. Savor The Smoke, Meet The Legends: First Annual Gotta Have It BBQ Festival May 1 (patch.com) — Greater Portsmouth food lovers can look forward to the first annual Gotta Have It BBQ Festival on May 1, organized by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. The brief announcement invites locals to connect with the Chamber’s efforts to spotlight community events and regional flavor.    

3. Portsmouth anti-Asian slurs incident investigated by NH Civil Rights Unit (fosters.com) — Portsmouth police and the New Hampshire Civil Rights Unit are investigating a reported incident where youths on bicycles shouted anti-Asian and sexually explicit slurs at pedestrians on Islington Street near Davies Tire. Investigators have identified suspects but cannot release names because of their ages, and police are urging anyone who witnessed or was affected by the March 29 harassment to contact Detective Rochelle Jones.    

4. Portsmouth 134 Pleasant St. latest designs (seacoastonline.com) — New design renderings are out for the proposed redevelopment of 134 Pleasant St., the longtime Citizens Bank site in downtown Portsmouth. The project by developer Mark McNabb, with plans from Arcove Architects, is moving through city review, offering residents an early look at how this prominent corner could change.    


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  • Old green ugly table with a formica top.
    Great for crafts or dirty work, Let me know if you want it. (Nextdoor Peverly Hill)
  • Looking for affordable lawn mowing help for the season and hopefully beyond.
    We have a small, urban lawn at our house. Please contact me ASAP. Thanks (Nextdoor Wibird)
  • American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher $1,200$2,500 Weekly in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

Ok Portsmouth! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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