What's up Portsmouth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. September 11 At A New Hampshire Radio Station (wokq.com) — A longtime radio host recalls experiencing 9/11 while on air at a Portsmouth station, shifting instantly from light morning chatter to wall‑to‑wall news and local relief efforts. Her memories include Portsmouth‑area listeners donating to the Red Cross and honoring Dover residents lost on Flight 175, underscoring how deeply the attacks were felt across Seacoast New Hampshire communities.
2. Portsmouth, Dover men charged with arson at Kimball Castle in Gilford, NH (seacoastonline.com) — A 19-year-old Portsmouth resident has been charged with felony arson in connection with the 2025 fire that destroyed historic Kimball Castle in Gilford. He and a Dover man also face conspiracy and trespass charges, with arraignments set for October 8. The case followed an extensive investigation involving multiple New Hampshire and Maine police departments.
3. He ran toward NYC towers on 9/11. He still honors those who didn't return. (seacoastonline.com) — A New Hampshire State Police trooper now living in Stratham recounts racing toward the burning World Trade Center on 9/11, losing dozens of friends and colleagues, and spending weeks searching the rubble. The story, tied to a related Portsmouth survivor piece, highlights how many New Yorkers who served that day later settled in New Hampshire but still return annually to honor the fallen.
4. Dr. Jane Oyarzun (weeklyvillager.com) — An 84-year-old woman who was born in Portsmouth in 1942 and later became a Spanish literature professor has passed away at her home in Ohio. Her life's work spanned several universities, and she was known for gathering friends and family for warm celebrations. Local readers may recognize her Portsmouth roots and extended family connections.
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