Devastating Fire, Pol Arrested for DWI: Portsmouth's Top Stories

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TELL US: Where are the Best Christmas Light Displays?

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion around New Hampshire? Tell us where!By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 13, 2015

Portsmouth Students, Orgs Restore Rowboat Fleet

The Boatshop at Strawbery Banke, Star Island Corporation team up with construction trade program. Six rowboats restored.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 13, 2015

Endangered Children, Drunk Drivers, Drug Sweeps, Power Outages: Nearby News

NH bank robber sought, fatal crashes, fires, store robberies, a $10.9 million home, warm December weather, and when do the days get longer?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 12, 2015

Holiday Pops Presented Dec. 20, 22

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra offers two chances, in Stratham and Portsmouth, to enjoy seasonal favorites later this month.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 12, 2015

Fundraising Effort Started for Gas Light Employees

GoFundMe site set up for employees displaced by Portsmouth fire this week. Effort hopes to raise $20,000.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 12, 2015

The Ogunquit Playhouse’s ‘White Christmas’ Runs Through Dec. 20

The Music Hall presents Irving Berlin’s classic Broadway musical.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 12, 2015

Guinta to Hold Town Hall on Social Security Proposal

Dec. 14 meeting will discuss the SENIORS Act, a bill the Rep co-sponsored with U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-AZ.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 12, 2015

Tuscan Kitchen & Market Breaks Ground in Portsmouth

Third location of restaurant and market concept to be largest yet. Company also partners with Cross Roads House.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 11, 2015

Sounds of the Season with the Seacoast Wind Ensemble

Join us for our extra special holiday concerts this weekend in Exeter and Portsmouth!By EMILY DOUGLAS (Open Post) Dec 13, 2015

Visit Open Houses this Weekend

Portsmouth NH Patch has the latest listings you can see this weekend.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 11, 2015

Administration, IT, Sales, Medical, and More

Thousands of jobs are on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 11, 2015

Trump: Death Penalty for All Cop Killers

Hundreds protest New England Police Benevolent Association union endorsement of the GOP frontrunner at event in Portsmouth, NH.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 11, 2015

Donate Blood to the Red Cross this Holiday Season

Be part of something meaningful by giving blood from Dec. 16, 2015, to Jan. 3, 2016.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 11, 2015

NH’s First Rescued Seal to be Released

On Saturday at Wallis Sands, Oregano, a male weanling harbor seal, will be let go back into the wild.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 11, 2015

Green Story: Integrated Fitness of Dover and Epping

Learn how the fitness facility is doing its part to support and educate clients on health, wellness and sustainability.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Dec 11, 2015

New Houses, Condos on the Market in Portsmouth

Patch.com has the latest homes listed here.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 10, 2015

McPherson: Trump Supported Terrorists?

Nope, just another case of media malpractice – and desperation.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post) Dec 11, 2015

Fire Dept. Releases Cause of Portsmouth Gas Light Co. Blaze

Numerous firefighters from around the region came to the city to assist, according to officials.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 10, 2015

Portsmouth Fugitive Arrested on Multiple Charges

Plus, Rockingham Sheriffs arrest Danbury man for heroin possession and Mass. man arrested for theft, willful concealment.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 10, 2015

Book Signing Event at Smoky Quartz Distillery With Local Veteran, Robert Curtis

On Saturday, Dec. 12, at Smoky Quartz Distillery on 894 Lafayette Rd, Robert Curtis will be hosting a reading and signing event.By LISA KNIGHT (Open Post) Dec 13, 2015

Making Sustainability Work at 900 Degrees

Priscilla Lane-Rondeau has been green and sustainable since opening the first 900 Degrees in the Manchester Mill District in 2007.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Dec 10, 2015

Ex-State Rep Crashes Pickup Twice, Arrested for DWI: Cops

Portsmouth Police also charge Christopher Serlin, a Democrat pol, with endangering children and conduct after an accident.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 9, 2015

WATCH: Fire at Portsmouth Gas Light Company Building

The Market Street building caught on fire on the morning of Dec. 9, 2015. Here are some pictures and video from the scene.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 9, 2015

Portsmouth Police Traffic Update

Streets are now open downtown.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 9, 2015

Marshals Are Looking for Convicted Bank Robber

Matthew Martin allegedly robbed a bank in Loudon last week; he was convicted in September, is wanted by VT State Police, has ties to RI.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Dec 9, 2015

Fire Reported in Downtown Portsmouth

UPDATE: Four alarm fire on Market Street is out.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 9, 2015

Applications Being Accepted for Accelerate NH 2016

The three month intensive program will aid startup founders in accelerating the development of their innovative companies.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 9, 2015

Going Solar

New Hampshire Homeowners See the Bright Side of Solar Energy SystemsBy GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Dec 9, 2015

Portsmouth’s Northern Wood Power Biomass Plant Turns 9

Eversource’s Schiller Station has won numerous awards producing renewable energy.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 8, 2015

Houses, Condos Sold in Portsmouth

Here is the latest list on Patch.com.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 8, 2015

Bank of America Makes Critical Needs Grant to Families First

Bank donates $15,000 to be used to pay Care Coordinators who help clients meet basic needs.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 8, 2015

Portsmouth Police: Lock Your Cars!

Break-ins have been reported around the city mostly from unlocked cars.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 8, 2015

Don’t Overlook an IRA Opportunity

The Newmarket branch of the Progressive Asset Management Group offers investment opportunities for multiple generations.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Dec 9, 2015

Teenage Girl Arrested for Making Threats: LOG

Portsmouth Police: Man and woman arrested on Middle Street and Dover man arrested for DWI.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 7, 2015

Numerous Granite State Employment Opportunities

Find a job on Portsmouth NH Patch. There are 2,100 listed right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 7, 2015

Updated Rental Listings in Portsmouth

Let Zillow.com and Patch.com help you find a new place to live.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 7, 2015

Green Story: McLean Communications

Learn how one of New Hampshire’s largest publishers does its part to remain sustainable.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Dec 7, 2015

Mass. Residents Rounded Up on Theft, Other Charges

Plus, Rockingham Sheriffs arrest Manchester man on heroin charges and Derry man allegedly fails to appear on theft charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 6, 2015

Portsmouth Arrests, Green News, Political Notes, and More

Some of the posts and stories last week on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Dec 6, 2015