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Opinion: As American As Apple Pie

GOP candidates call it right on guns.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post)Apr 12, 2015

NH Food Bank Gets Big Donation for Ocean State Job Lot

Company delivers 109 tractor-trailers full of food to 15 food banks.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 12, 2015

Toastmaster’s International Speech Craft Workshop

Public speaking workshop will be held in Portsmouth later this month.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 12, 2015

Portsmouth Home of the Week: 145 Dodge Avenue

Ranch style home is a short ride from downtown.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 12, 2015

Nearby News: 24 Arrested in Drug Dragnet in Manchester; 10 Arrested in Prostitution Sting in Nashua

Plus, watch firefighters rescue a deer from a frozen pond.By LES MASTERSON (Patch Staff)Apr 11, 2015

Another Mass. Resident Busted for False Documents

Plus, a roundup of arrests around the Granite State by New Hampshire State Troopers.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 11, 2015

Free Meditation Classes Offered Twice a Week

Portsmouth Public Library doubles the sessions in May, due to popularity.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 11, 2015

Portsmouth Police: Man Threatened Bouncers with Gun

Gregory Cummings of Rochester was arrested last night at the Thirsty Moose Taphouse.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 11, 2015

Mass. Man Busted for Heroin, Cocaine

Portsmouth Police arrest Elieser Bonilla near the Portsmouth Rotary earlier today.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 10, 2015

Open Houses in Portsmouth

It’s going to be a great weekend to check out new homes that are on the market.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 10, 2015

Preliminary Vision Plan for the West End

Check out the new plan for the West End, and see what the changes could look like!By PORTSMOUTH FORWARD (Open Post)Apr 10, 2015

Historical Society, Discover Portsmouth Add Exhibits

The Scheirs: A Creative Partnership, and League of NH Craftsmen displays open April 30.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 10, 2015

There Are New Homes on the Market in Portsmouth

Let Zillow.com help you find a new place to live.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 9, 2015

Spring Weather in New Hampshire ... Finally!

Forecasters are calling for sunny skies and warmer temperatures on Saturday; Sunday is looking like a beauty.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 9, 2015

NH GOP Creates Electoral Reform Petition

SB 179, backed by Secretary of State Bill, would solidify residency requirement to vote; Democrats call it an unconstitutional burden.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 9, 2015

Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival Starts Next Week

Headliners include Citizen Cope; The Juliana Hatfield Three, Buffalo Tom, William Fitzsimmons; Mary Lou Lord, others, also performing.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 9, 2015

Patton: We’re Going to the Dogs

Our dogs have moved inside from the dog house and are now treated like members of the family.By GARY PATTON (Open Post)Apr 9, 2015

Portsmouth Arts, Assaulter Arraigned, Jobs, Real Estate, and More

The week, so far, on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 8, 2015

Children’s Author/Illustrator Duo at Seacoast Science Center

Nancy Donovan and Susan Spellman celebrate release of “Wild Dolphin Rider” on National Dolphin Day, April 14By ZAK JOHNSON (Open Post)Apr 8, 2015

Police: Portsmouth Man Targeted Escorts on Backpage.com

James Banks was arraigned in court on sexual assault, strangulation, kidnapping, and other charges; held on $150,000 cash bail.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 8, 2015

‘Dangerous’ Felon with ‘Fried Mind’ Tattoo Wanted by Marshals

Darren Lee Bingham allegedly failed to appear at an arraignment in Sullivan County on a gun charge.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 8, 2015

Looking for a Rewarding Career?

Caregiver for Senior Positions AvailableBy BECKY PARSONS (Open Post)Apr 8, 2015

Recent Home Sales in Portsmouth

The for sale signs have been taken off these properties recently.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 7, 2015

Make the Most of Your Spring Bike Ride

AT&T suggests new smartphone technologies and accessories to create the most enjoyable workout.By CONTRIBUTOR (Open Post)Apr 8, 2015

New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Senior Youth Repertory Company presents Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco

NHTP’s Youth Repertory Company will present Eugene Ionesco’s absurdist classic, Rhinoceros, directed by Robin Fowler.By NEW HAMPSHIRE THEATRE PROJECT(Open Post)Apr 8, 2015

New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Intelligent Theatre Festival

NHTP’s third annual Intelligent Theatre Festival opens begins April 19, 2015 at the Gov. John Langdon House in Portsmouth!By NEW HAMPSHIRE THEATRE PROJECT(Open Post)Apr 7, 2015

Join the dancing fools of New Hampshire Theatre Project on May 2 at the Spring Fling!

NHTP is delighted to present an exciting new spring fundraising event at the Women’s City Club on Saturday, May 2, 2015.By NEW HAMPSHIRE THEATRE PROJECT(Open Post)Apr 8, 2015

Last Call for Artwork for Families First Calendar

Submitted art is due on April 17, to appear in the Portsmouth calendar for 2016.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 7, 2015

Guinta Gets Behind the Counter at Cumbies

Event on Wednesday to focus on what it takes to run a local convenience store.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 7, 2015

Party for the Planet: Redhook Brewery and the Green Alliance to Host Earth Day Celebration

Redhook Brewery and the Green Alliance join forces to host an Earth Day party and cleanup of the Hodgson Brook at Pease Tradeport.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)Apr 7, 2015

Learn to Reconnect Yourself Through Art

The Portsmouth Public Library has two events coming up soon.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 6, 2015

Got Spring Fever for New Work?

There are more than 1,500 employment positions on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 6, 2015

Opinion: Carjacker Chooses Wrong Line of Work

Another armed citizen to the rescue, this time near Atlanta.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post)Apr 6, 2015

Art for a Cause

The 2015 Art of Great Bay ShowBy GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)Apr 6, 2015

Racing for a Cure

The 2015 Komen New Hampshire Race for the Cure Raises Awareness on the Seacoast on May 9.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)Apr 6, 2015

Looking for a Rental in Portsmouth?

Zillow.com can help you find one.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 6, 2015

FREE CSA Workshop Wednesday, April 29

Charmingfare Farm will be holding a FREE workshop focusing on Garden, Livestock, and Egg Community Supported Agriculture(CSA) programs.By CHARMINGFARE FARM (Open Post)Apr 6, 2015

The Pursuit of Happiness

A poem by Scott McPherson.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post)Apr 6, 2015

Veterans, Military Job Fair Held April 10

20 local businesses will be at the Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 5, 2015

Portsmouth Man Fails to Appear at Burglary, Theft Arraignment

Plus, Derry man arrested for being a felon in possession; Mass. man arrested on cocaine dealing chargeBy TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 5, 2015

Portsmouth Arrests, Library Info, and More

Some of the posts and stories last week on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 5, 2015