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In today's newsletter:

  • Portsmouth police seek tips after jewelry theft at Kay Jewelers
  • Which two Portsmouth comfort-food spots made this hidden gems list?
  • When will Sophie B. Hawkins bring her tour to Portsmouth?

Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Portsmouth Police Department: Jewelry Theft (patch.com) — Portsmouth police are investigating a daytime jewelry theft at Kay Jewelers on Woodbury Avenue, where a man grabbed diamond rings and necklaces before fleeing. Investigators believe he may be tied to a similar Massachusetts case and are asking Portsmouth-area residents for tips, including anyone who saw him, his vehicle, or similar behavior in other local stores.
   

2. 10 Hidden Gem New Hampshire Restaurants Serving Serious Comfort Food (wokq.com) — Two Portsmouth spots make this statewide comfort-food list, giving locals fresh ideas for cozy meals close to home. Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop on Mechanic Street and Hebert's Restaurant on Lafayette Road both offer old-school New England chowder, seafood, and hearty dinners perfect for cooler weather without the downtown trendiness or long waits.
   

3. Sophie B. Hawkins to Perform at Joe's Pub with BIRDS OF NEW YORK Selections (broadwayworld.com) — Portsmouth music fans can catch Sophie B. Hawkins at The Music Hall Lounge on October 2 as part of her fall tour, just before she unveils selections from her new musical in New York. The article shares details on her one-night-only Joe's Pub show, the story behind BIRDS OF NEW YORK, and where to find full tour and ticket information.
   

4. Simulators give professionals chance to practice driving, flying in New Hampshire (wmur.com) — Portsmouth residents may be surprised to learn that high-end driving and flight simulators are being built and used right on the Seacoast. A local maker crafts bespoke racing rigs for serious drivers, while Portsmouth-based PlaneSense relies on sophisticated simulators to train its pilots safely before they ever take off over New Hampshire or beyond.
   

5. Lawmakers OK Hampton liquor store lease amid lawsuit (unionleader.com) — Portsmouth's own Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka is pressing state officials on whether New Hampshire is getting enough rent from a proposed Hampton liquor store lease. She compared the deal to a more lucrative Hooksett lease, questioning if millions in potential revenue are being left on the table before the Executive Council takes up the agreement.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McGovern Subaru is hosting a dog adoption day in partnership with the NH SPCA, and is donating $4,000 to help this non-profit.
    Everyone is welcome. Bring the kids. Bring a leash. Come meet the dogs looking for a new home. (Nextdoor Frank Jones Farm)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Opening Shift Manager (one weekend day a must) in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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