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And on the Portsmouth Patch calendar - What's a NH environmentalist to do?

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Hello Portsmouth! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Portsmouth adults invited to explore creativity with new theater workshops
  • How much Portsmouth money comes from the Naval Shipyard's $1.5B impact?
  • Which Portsmouth teams came up big in Tuesday's Seacoast action?

Also on today's calendar: What's a NH environmentalist to do? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 50.
  • Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Hampshire Theatre Project Launches Creative Workshop Series For Adults (patch.com) — Adults in Portsmouth can look forward to a new creative workshop series being launched by New Hampshire Theatre Project, highlighted in a release from the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. The announcement signals fresh opportunities for local residents to explore the arts and connect with the city's theater community through structured programming.
   

2. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard economic impact $1.5B: Here's payroll in each city and town (seacoastonline.com) — Portsmouth residents benefit from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's nearly $1.5 billion economic impact in 2025, including hundreds of millions in payroll to New Hampshire workers and major local contractor spending. Despite a dip in contractor payments from 2024, civilian and military payroll grew, and massive ongoing projects like the $2.3 billion Dry Dock I expansion and a $682 million utilities upgrade promise continued jobs and regional investment.
   

3. Tuesday Seacoast Roundup: OR's Alvarez shoots medalist round, more results (seacoastonline.com) — Portsmouth High athletes had a busy Tuesday, with boys soccer edging Concord 1-0 at home and girls soccer grabbing a late 2-1 road win, while other Clippers teams also saw action. The roundup highlights scores and standout performances from Portsmouth and neighboring Seacoast schools across golf, soccer, and volleyball.
   

4. Little Feat Add Dates, Will Close The Last Farewell Tour in 2027 (relix.com) — Little Feat will kick off an upcoming run of shows at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on October 2, giving local fans a chance to see the band as it winds down its Last Farewell Tour. The group also confirmed new 2027 dates will close the long-running farewell, with select Florida stops featuring Old Crow Medicine Show.
   

5. Hood River, Oregon, is named one of the best travel destinations for a cozy fall weekend (oregonlive.com) — Portsmouth earns national recognition as one of the coziest U.S. towns for a fall weekend, finishing just behind Hood River, Oregon in a new ranking. The study praises walkable downtowns, bakeries, cafés, and snug lodging, putting Portsmouth in elite company with destinations like Newport, Rhode Island for foliage-season getaways.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 2 Eagles 🦅 perched on top of a tree on Middle Street in Portsmouth this morning.
    What a beautiful sight! Thank you Jesus for the wonders you have made. (Nextdoor Portsmouth)
  • Looking for a "handrail installer" for my front steps- I'd appreciate any references-
    As always, thank you for your time and responses. (Nextdoor South End Pipeline)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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