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In today's newsletter:

• Why Tostimo's in Portsmouth made New Hampshire's roast beef must-try list
• Where to grab hearty brisket chili in downtown Portsmouth tonight
• Why a Salem murder suspect is being held in Portsmouth court custody

Also on today's calendar: FREE Wellness Workshop Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15 New Hampshire Roast Beef Sandwiches Locals Say You Have to Try (949whom.com) — Portsmouth roast beef fans get a shout-out with Tostimo's Pizza Kitchen on Lafayette Road, highlighted as a can't-miss stop thanks to its dedicated North Shore-style roast beef menu. The article rounds up 15 listener-recommended roast beef spots statewide, giving Seacoast residents plenty of ideas for a tasty road trip.
   

• 10 Best Places for Chili in New Hampshire (wokq.com) — If you're craving chili in Portsmouth, Lost Cowboy Taproom downtown is singled out for its brisket-and-bean Cowboy Chili served with cornbread, perfect for football season. The statewide roundup also points you toward other notable New Hampshire spots, but emphasizes how Portsmouth's barbecue, bourbon, and beer vibe makes chili feel right at home.
   

• Salem Boyfriend Charged With Murder After Girlfriend Found Dead During Welfare Check (dailyvoice.com) — A Salem man accused of killing his girlfriend was arrested in Portsmouth and arraigned there as a fugitive from justice, with another hearing set in the city. He's being held without bail while authorities coordinate his transfer back to Massachusetts, as friends raise funds to support the victim's family with funeral costs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• FREE Wellness Workshop Program →
  120 Broadway, Dover
  2:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Northern Pool & Spa: Spa & Hot Tub Sale →
  291 ME-236, Eliot
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Sojourners Chapter #386 →
  351 Middle St, Portsmouth
  6:00 pm
• Watercolor Workshop: Mushrooms! →
  Seacoast ArtSpot, 2992 Lafayette Rd Unit 3, Portsmouth
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Time 4 Joy Comedy Night & Auction →
  Portsmouth Elks Lodge, 500 Jones Ave, Portsmouth
  6:00 pm
• 'As Time Goes By' →
  Players Ring, 105 Marcy St, Portsmouth
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Botanical Artisan Fair →
  Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Rd, Lee
  10:00 am
• Comedian Joey Carroll and Friends →
  McCues Comedy Club - Portsmouth, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Cir, Portsmouth
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Seacoast Science Center Hosts 24th Annual BioBlitz →
  570 Ocean Blvd, Rye
  7:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• McCue's Stand-Up Comedy Class →
  McCue's Comedy Club, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Cir, Portsmouth
  7:00 pm
• Stand Up Comedy Class →
  McCues Comedy Club - Portsmouth, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Cir, Portsmouth
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Jump Start Oktoberfest at Howling Wolf Taqueria →
  Howling Wolf Taqueria, 40 Pleasant St, Portsmouth
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Portsmouth New Water Rates
  Effective July 1, 2027 there are new water rates in which some have gone down (Water & Sewer) - Irrigation Meter rates seem to have jumped. My water… (Nextdoor Woodlands)

• Lonza America, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Manager, Operations in Portsmouth. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Monday's weather: Sunny, breezy, high of 73 (inklink.news)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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