Crashes, Crime, Politics, Portsmouth Business, and More

Loose Load Shuts Down I-95

New Hampshire State Police, emergency responders called to Portsmouth for crash.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 10, 2015

Open Houses this Weekend in Portsmouth

Zillow.com has them online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 8, 2015

Smoke, Alarm Reported on Market Street

Portsmouth Fire and Rescue teams are responding to a box alarm, possible smoke at a downtown office building.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 8, 2015

McPherson: Capitalism and Collectivism

Humans are unique animals: We must produce in order to survive.By SCOTT MCPHERSON(Open Post)May 8, 2015

Portsmouth’s LTC Partners Collects 1,300+ Backpacks

The knapsacks, full of supplies, plus $10K, were donated to the United Way of the Greater Seacoast’s K-Ready Kids Campaign last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 7, 2015

Lafayette Road, Other Homes are on the Market

Portsmouth NH Patch has the latest home listings online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 7, 2015

Hit the (Eco-Friendly) Decks

The Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and a variety of regional seacoast restaurants will celebrate Hit the Decks on May 8.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher)May 8, 2015

Another Overdose Reported in Portsmouth

Police say that Gary Forner of Portsmouth passed away on Tuesday morning.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 7, 2015

Blind Boys of Alabama Perform at African Burying Ground Memorial

Concert to be held on May 23, in the historic Portsmouth theatre.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 7, 2015

Boy Scout Troop 162 - 75th Anniversary Celebration

Public invited to Anniversary Celebration on May 24thBy SUSAN ROCH (Open Post)May 8, 2015

Help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive in Portsmouth By Leaving Out Canned Goods Saturday

Letter carriers will collect food donations as they deliver mail along their postal routes.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)May 7, 2015

Guinta to Host Eighth Town Hall Meeting Saturday

Meeting in Seabrook will focus on senior citizens, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 7, 2015

Outdoor Farmers’ Markets are Back

The Seacoast Growers Association hosts its 38th season in Portsmouth; and a second one on Swasey Parkway in Exeter.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 6, 2015

Business, Portsmouth Politics, Arts, and More

Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 6, 2015

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

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

AFL-CIO Backs Maureen Mann in House Special Election 5/19

Largest coalition of statewide labor organizations urges members to vote for Democrat Maureen Mann in 5/19 Rockingham Co. special electionBy NHPOLITICALWIRE (Open Post)May 7, 2015

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

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

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

Sen. Clark, Rep. Kaen meet with Lee Selectmen

Democratic legislators brief town leaders on budget, hear local concernsByNHPOLITICALWIRE (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).ByBOLDWERKS (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