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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 New Hampshire Federal, State, And County Candidates: Tell Patch Readers Why You Are Running

Happening soon: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! on the Portsmouth Patch calendar

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What's up Portsmouth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Running for office in 2026? Portsmouth readers want to hear why
  • Portsmouth sets drive-through hazardous waste drop-off for Oct. 24
  • How did Portsmouth Oyster River pull off its 19-14 win?

Also on today's calendar: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 New Hampshire Federal, State, And County Candidates: Tell Patch Readers Why You Are Running (patch.com) — Portsmouth-area candidates for state and federal offices are being invited to share, in their own words, why they're running in the 2026 general election so local readers can better understand their campaigns. Patch will publish original candidate statements and photos on its New Hampshire sites and include them in voter guides ahead of the November election, offering additional visibility alongside optional paid advertising.
   

2. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day For Portsmouth, New Castle, And Newington Set For Oct. 24 (patch.com) — Portsmouth residents, along with neighbors in New Castle and Newington, can safely dispose of a wide range of household hazardous materials during a drive-through collection at the Public Works facility on Peverly Hill Road on Oct. 24. The city details what can and cannot be accepted, explains how the process will work for drivers, and offers tips for properly drying out latex paint for regular disposal.
   

3. Second half surge leads Manchester Central to FNF game of the week (wmur.com) — Portsmouth Oyster River edged Exeter 19-14 in Friday night football, a solid win local fans will be talking about this weekend. The roundup also highlights results from Manchester, Nashua, Laconia, and other New Hampshire schools, giving you a quick snapshot of how teams across the state fared in week five.
   

4. Fast-growing life sciences sector looks to colleges to keep pace (keenesentinel.com) — Portsmouth residents working in or eyeing biotech careers may see more local opportunities as Lonza's Portsmouth facility plans to add 300 to 400 jobs by 2027. A recent UNH event highlighted how New Hampshire colleges and life science companies are trying to better connect training programs with fast-growing workforce needs across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My last bouquet of Zinnias for this season.
    This was my first year planting them.I even received my seeds for next summer. (Nextdoor Peverly Hill)
  • Hi I forgot to post this yesterday.
    Sky from my work parking lot.It sure was beautiful. (Nextdoor Wamesit)
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate (New Hampshire) in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • Teledyne posted a job opening for CNC Machinist Second Shift in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

Ok Portsmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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