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Good morning Portsmouth! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Portsmouth beat most of America's towns for fall charm?
  • Why can't Portsmouth's own firefighters and teachers afford to live here?
  • What to expect when Charlie Musselwhite hits Jimmy's in Portsmouth.

Also on today's calendar: Northern Pool & Spa: Spa & Hot Tub Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why Portsmouth, NH Ranks As A Top Fall Destination (wokq.com) — Portsmouth just ranked third among the coziest small towns in America for a fall getaway, thanks to its walkable downtown, dense cluster of restaurants, and inviting cafes. The study highlights how easy it is to park once and explore, from historic streets to long-running local restaurants. For residents, it's a reminder that one of the country's top fall escapes is literally your own backyard.
   

2. Living in Portsmouth has become out of reach for most city employees (nhpr.org) — Portsmouth's soaring housing costs are pushing firefighters, police officers, teachers, and school staff to live far outside the city they serve, weakening everyday ties between residents and essential workers. Union leaders and employees describe long commutes, difficulty recruiting, and younger staff who see no realistic path to living in town. The story underscores how affordability is reshaping who can truly call Portsmouth home.
   

3. In The Now: GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite Attest to The Vigor and Vitality of the Blues (relix.com) — Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and rising trio GA-20 are bringing their collaborative "Blues Now" tour to Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on September 24. In a wide-ranging interview, they share stories from Chicago's classic blues scene, their fast, live-in-the-room recording sessions, and why they believe today's audiences are hungry for authentic, high-energy blues.
   

4. He was one of the last airmen at a famous New Hampshire base before it closed (seacoastonline.com) — A longtime Air Force medical technician who served from Vietnam through Desert Storm spent his final years in uniform at Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, among the last enlisted airmen there before it closed in 1991. He and his wife raised their family in Portsmouth, later settling in Greenland and working in local schools. Now retired, he remains closely connected to New Hampshire while reflecting on a life shaped by military service.
   

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  • Condominiums at Dover's Waterfront District Are Now for Sale —Montagne Powers Read on Patch
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    Can anyone suggest who might be suitable and available? Interested parties please call me at 603-502-4300. Thank you. (Nextdoor Broad/Jones/Sagamore)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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