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1. Portsmouth Public Library: Adventures In Neurodivergent Parenting: Kids Do Well If They Can Oct. 20 (patch.com) — Parents and caregivers in Portsmouth can look forward to an upcoming program at the Portsmouth Public Library focused on neurodivergent parenting, titled "Adventures In Neurodivergent Parenting: Kids Do Well If They Can," scheduled for October 20. The library-produced announcement highlights a locally hosted opportunity for families to learn strategies and gain support in understanding and helping neurodivergent children.
2. Gerry Rich to Discuss CHASING HOLLYWOOD at The Music Hall (broadwayworld.com) — Portsmouth readers can catch marketing veteran Gerry Rich discussing his new Hollywood-focused book at The Music Hall Lounge on Congress Street on Sunday, October 25 at 7 p.m. The evening includes a moderated conversation with bestselling co-author Mark Dagostino, a Q&A, and a nod to local author Stefany Shaheen, offering film fans and marketers an inside look at blockbuster movie campaigns.
3. New Hampshire Film Festival Runs Oct. 15-18 (indepthnh.org) — Portsmouth will host the 24th annual New Hampshire Film Festival downtown from Oct. 15–18, bringing more than 100 films, workshops, parties, and filmmaker Q&As to venues across the city. Locals can choose from festival passes, day passes, or single tickets, and enjoy a strong New Hampshire–focused program plus a special John Cusack appearance at The Music Hall.
4. 11 Easygoing Small Towns In The United States (worldatlas.com) — Portsmouth gets spotlighted here as one of the country's most easygoing small towns, praised for its historic Strawbery Banke neighborhood, walkable downtown, and strong restaurant scene. The piece highlights Market Square, Prescott Park, and evening cruises to the Isles of Shoals, framing Portsmouth as a draw for remote workers and visitors who value history, food, and coastal access.
5. Locals 228 and 728 Defy Odds to Win Substantial Wage Increases (ueunion.org) — Workers at Portsmouth's National Visa Center, represented by UE Local 228, have ratified a new one-year contract that delivers a significant hourly wage increase despite low workloads and rising health costs. Through walkouts and visible support during bargaining, employees helped push management to improve pay, highlighting how costly life on the New England Seacoast has become for local staff.
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