Downtown Fire, Charity Efforts, Portsmouth Arrests, and More

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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.By TONY 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

Make Big Change Announces Winners of College Scholarship Contest

Make Big Change and Eastern Propane announce scholarship winners - Both recipients currently attend Spaulding High School in Rochester.By BOLDWERKS (Open Post) Dec 9, 2015

A Seacoast Community Conversation about Heroin/Opiate Abuse and Narcan Distribution Event

Heroin/Opiate Discussion and Free Narcan DistributionBy MCOOK (Open Post) Dec 9, 2015

Maine’s Outrageously High Foster Care Psychiatric Drugging Statistics Revealed

Maine Legislature Does Nothing After California Passes Three Laws to Curb the HarmBy KEVIN HALL (Open Post) Dec 8, 2015

Sounds of the Season with the Seacoast Wind Ensemble

The Seacoast Wind Ensemble performs December holiday concerts in Exeter and PortsmouthBy EMILY DOUGLAS (Open Post) Dec 5, 2015

5th Annual Spinning Generosity!

Help raise funds for local charities and get fit on a spin bike at the same time!By PATRICIA (Open Post) Dec 1, 2015