Arrests, Arts, a Life Saved, and More

Street.life! Returns to Downtown Portsmouth

Annual Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce fundraising dinner will be held at the 3S Artspace.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 22, 2015

Quick Response in Portsmouth Saves Man

Portsmouth Police Auxiliary Officer Andy Nitschelm helps a painter that fell more than 20 feet off a ladder while house painting.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 22, 2015

Discover Portsmouth Center

Emmy-Award winning producer Ken Browne screens and discusses his two documentaries July 23: Four Hands One Heart (the story of Ed + Mary Scheier) and A League of their Own (a documentary about...

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‘Violent’ NH Fugitive Sought

New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is looking for first-degree assaulter Charles James Sally Jr. on a parole violation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 22, 20150Patch LocalStream

Runner’s Alley Redhook 5K

So true!

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McPherson: Police Are Not Your Friends

Avoid them at all cost.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post) Jul 22, 20151Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH) Youth Services

Super librarians doing super things!

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Portsmouth Police, SWAT, Others to Hold Training Exercise Friday

Praetorian 724 is designed to prepare first responders for a high-level critical incident; high noise levels expected on July 23.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 22, 2015Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

Some of our staff pose as everyday heroes. Our Come-As-Your-Hero party starts at 2:30 today! facebook.com/events/714541845318471/

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Infinite Imaging Grows Creative Design Department

Kelly Goodwin and Lauren Schade join local visual communications company.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 22, 20150Patch LocalStream

Strawbery Banke Museum

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Cops: Pennsylvania Driver Runs Red Light, Causes Crash

I-95 South was closed for about 45 minutes at Market Street as police cleared the scene.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 21, 2015Patch LocalStream

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

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Sold! Richards Avenue Goes for $740K

The latest properties that are off the market in Portsmouth.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 21, 20150Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH) Youth Services

Who will you be at our Heroes party later today? Come by at 2:30 when all the heroes will at the party!

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NH Drug Czar Offers Opioid Crisis Recommendations

Jack Wozmak issues 22 points to strengthen Granite State efforts to combat heroin, substance abuse problems.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 21, 2015Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH) Youth Services

Some heroes you might recognize!

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The Mall at Fox Run and Amity Publications to Host Special Family Fun Night!

Family Fun Night Summer Series!By TEAMLAURENCALENDAR (Open Post) Jul 21, 20150Patch LocalStream

SASS New Hampshire

Our hero of the week! “It’s not an easy story to tell. It never will be. But she says she’s willing to tell her story again and again if it means sexual violence is no longer swept under the rug...

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New Hampshire to Welfare Recipients: No More Pot, Tattoos Or Smoke

The new law goes into effect in two months.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Jul 21, 2015Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

We have now opened sign-ups for the local author fair to authors within 20 miles of Portsmouth. There are about 10 spots left! Stay tuned for more news about this great event...

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RE/MAX INTEGRA, New England June 2015 Housing Report

The lively summer housing market is in full swing in New England.By MEGANM (Open Post) Jul 22, 20150Patch LocalStream

A Safe Place NH

Lawyers are expensive and survivors of domestic violence are not always able to afford them. A new report proposes a simple solution to reduce this issue and support survivors.

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Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Helps Break Down Dental Care Barriers

Org donates $5,000 to Families First will be used at Cross Roads House in Portsmouth and St. Vincent dePaul Society in Exeter.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 21, 20150Patch LocalStream

Prescott Park Arts Festival

all the more reason to come to the park - the Tall Ships are here! catch these beauties at the pier until Sunday!

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Woman Arrested for Fraudulent Prescription

NHSP alleged that Julie Kean attempted to obtain a controlled drug by fraud or deceit at Rite AidBy TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 21, 2015Patch LocalStream

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

The countdown is on: 7 days until the SOLD OUT dinner you have all been waiting for!http://portsmouthstreetlife.com/

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Spanish Tall Ship El Galeon Andalucia to Arrive Wednesday

16th century galeón class sailing ship to lead Boat Parade starting at 4 p.m.By CHUCK MCMAHON (Open Post) Jul 21, 2015Patch LocalStream

SASS New Hampshire

Don’t forget! This Thursday, July 23rd we are hosting an Open House for Pease employees! Come meet your new neighbors and enjoy coffee, breakfast goodies and even a chance to win a door prize to...

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Jobs in the Insurance, Healthcare Fields in Portsmouth

Genesis Healthcare, Liberty Mutual, and other employers have openings.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

Join the The Music Hall on August 1st for their ‘Fill the Hall Food Drive’ benefiting Seacoast Family Food Pantry.

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Seacoast Author Discusses His New Novel

Gary Patton will discuss his satirical novel “Selling Mt. Washington” on July 21 at the Water Street Bookstore in Exeter.By GARY PATTON (Open Post) Jul 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

Foundation for Seacoast Health

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Tuesday, August 4th at the Community Campus from 8 am to 4 pm in the Indoor Playroom

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Teens Injured in Crash

New Hampshire State Police say speed may be a factor in early morning accident in Epping; two sent to area hospitals.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 20, 2015Patch LocalStream

A Safe Place NH

Happening in our community: She is one of the premier speakers in the U.S. proclaiming love as the most powerful force for social change and she is coming to NH! She recently appeared in the PBS...

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Photographing Portsmouth

Check out the best Seacoast Contest to display your photography skillsBy PORTSMOUTH FORWARD (Open Post) Jul 20, 2015Patch LocalStream

Leadership Seacoast

Congrats to recent Leadership Seacoast graduate, Diane Lavigne! Check out how she is going to help out her community in the coming year with the knowledge she learned at Leadership Seacoast... ...

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How Dependent Is New Hampshire On The Federal Government?

A new study breaks it down.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Jul 20, 20151Patch LocalStream

Leadership Seacoast

ALUMNI: Visit and tour the Ghost Ship at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard next Thurs, July 30. SPACE is limited. For details and to sign uphttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QJX37YT

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Three Arrested at NH Sobriety Checkpoint

Massachusetts man and Maine woman charged with DWI; juvenile arrested for felony drug dealing charge.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 20, 2015Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH) Youth Services

Today is a big day - we’ve got our “Come as Your hero Party”! Costumes are encouraged but not required. It’s going to be a fun filled day at the library: 9:30 a.m. Crochet with Rebecca (FULL) 10 a...

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Sheriffs Make Arrests for Criminal Trespass, Drug Sales, Other Charges

Plus, Manchester man arrested on numerous forgery counts; Maine man arrested on driving, drug charges; others arrested for burglary, theft.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation

Despite foggy shores, it was a beautiful day out at Jeffreys Ledge! Full report here:http://www.atlanticwhalewatch.com/?page_id=367

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McPherson: RiverRun Event Date Change

Please join us at RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth on August 2.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post) Jul 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth Public Library (NH) Youth Services

Looks who is coming to the library on Thursday!http://www.wildlifeencountersnh.com/

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GlasNight @ UNO in Dover on Aug. 27

Raise Your Gläs...And Paint It! Come dine and drink while learning how to hand paint wine glasses!By GLÄSNIGHT (Open Post) Jul 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

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Portsmouth Arrest Log: Child Arrested for Damaging Banister

Plus, woman charged with attempted burglary and Amherst woman arrested on bad checks, criminal liability charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 19, 20150Patch LocalStream

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

The Portsmouth Rotary Club’s Thunder XC5k is August 1st! Register today:https://www.runreg.com/portsmouth-rotary-5k-x-c-race

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The Week in Review: Politics, Crime, Arts, and More

Some of the posts and stories last week on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Jul 19, 2015