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Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Portsmouth NH Patch.

Local Business Pitching in to Help Shelter
Site Structures Landscape, Inc. will spend the week improving the grounds of Portsmouth’s Cross Roads House free of charge.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)May 6, 2015
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Couple to Head Up Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund Campaign
Tom and Devin Farrelly helped successfully raise $216K last year.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 6, 2015
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Sen. Clark, Rep. Kaen meet with Lee Selectmen
Democratic legislators brief town leaders on budget, hear local concernsBy NHPOLITICALWIRE (Open Post)May 6, 2015
Help Catch NH Fugitive of the Week David Hall
He’s wanted for smuggling contraband and was last known to be in the Raymond area.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)May 6, 2015
Patton: NH Rescues George Washington’s Runaway Slave
Like many other historic figures, George Washington was not a perfect person. And New Hampshire helped right one of his wrongsBy GARY PATTON (Open Post)May 6, 2015
Portsmouth Nonprofit Wins Grant
Community Toolbox, Inc. lands $25K from Entrepreneurs Foundation of New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 5, 2015
Home Sales in Portsmouth Recently
Zillow.com has the latest listings online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 5, 2015
Events Signal Opening of 18th Century Burial Ground Memorial
Portsmouth has released events that show the timeline for the opening of this memorialBy PORTSMOUTH FORWARD (Open Post)May 5, 2015
Portsmouth Police: Hampton Man’s Death Believed to Be a Heroin Overdose
Detectives are looking for any information they can find about Shawn Simons, 32, who passed away on Friday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 5, 2015
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for New Hampshire
Forecasters, state officials warn of brushfire, wildfire dangers through tonight.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 5, 2015
NH in Top 5 States for Working Moms
WalletHub ranked the Granite State No. 4 on its “Best & Worst States for Working Moms” report.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)May 4, 2015
Are You Looking for Employment in Portsmouth?
There are more than 1,700 jobs listed online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 4, 2015
Apartment Rentals Available in Portsmouth
If you’re looking for an apartment or home to rent, Zillow.com has some available to look at.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 4, 2015
It’s Melanoma Monday: Time to Get That Skin Checked...
Melanoma facts to ponder on Melanoma Monday (May 4th, 2015).By BOLDWERKS (Open Post)May 4, 2015
Green Collar Careers: Eco Sound Builders Co-Owner, Peter Robie
Sustainable and green buildings, that last. Eco Sound Builders’ Peter Robie opens up in a one-on-one conversation!By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)May 4, 2015
Student apartments save, in more ways than one, with geothermal
A student apartment complex in Durham finds geothermal saves money and reduces carbon footprint.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)May 4, 2015
Fire Weather Watch Issued for New Hampshire
The National Weather Service calls the current weather conditions “critical”; warns about fire risks.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 4, 2015
NH Race for the Cure Needs Volunteers, Course Monitors
Come out and volunteer for a great causeBy CAROLYN OSTROM (Open Post)May 4, 2015
All Politics are Local
Enacting the single-use, carry-out, plastic bag ordinance will help educate the public on the collective harms of single-use plastic items.By JOSHUA DENTON (Open Post)May 4, 2015
Sheriffs Arrest Mass. Residents on Theft, Cocaine Charges
Plus, Nashua man arrested on heroin charge, another arrested for false report; Plaistow man arrested for violation/criminal threatening.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 3, 2015
Portsmouth Weather: At What Time Will It Hit 76 Degrees on Monday?
Plus, the weather forecast for the rest of the week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 3, 2015
Portsmouth Business, Politics, Arts, and More
Some of the posts and stories last week on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 3, 2015
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