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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:
- Why Gov. Ayotte told Portsmouth Rotarians New Hampshire shouldn't host data centers
- See which Rockingham County cases include an alleged incident in Portsmouth
Also on today's calendar: Community Chorus at South Berwick kicks off an exciting year! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ayotte says she now supports a moratorium on data centers (nhpr.org) — Speaking to the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she now supports a statewide moratorium on new data centers, arguing New Hampshire lacks the energy capacity without driving up residents' power bills. Her remarks came in response to a local question about potential large data centers, and she cited advice that New England can likely handle only one modest facility without higher prices. 
• Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments Bartlett Man Accused Of Indecent Exposure In Portsmouth: Rocking (patch.com) — Rockingham County prosecutors have released a new batch of indictments, including a case alleging indecent exposure in Portsmouth earlier this year. The list also details separate felony charges tied to assaults, thefts, drugs, and a false active-shooter report in other New Hampshire communities, all of which remain allegations rather than convictions.
📸 Around Portsmouth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Chorus at South Berwick kicks off an exciting year! →
Marshwood Middle School, 626 Dow Hwy, Eliot
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- Granite State Choral Society →
First Church Congregational, 63 S Main St, Rochester
3:30 pm - Nichinan Nights Happy Hour →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 15 Middle St. (inside Hotel Thaxter) Portsmouth, NH 03801 - FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH
4:00 pm - Nichinan Nights Happy Hour →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 15 Middle St. (inside Hotel Thaxter) Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Junior Science: The Wonders of Water →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820
2:00 pm - 'A Slice of Crazy Pie' →
Players Ring, 105 Marcy St, Portsmouth
7:30 pm - August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival ~ Kittery Premium Outlets →
Kittery Premium Outlets, 375 US-1, Kittery
11:00 am - August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival ~ Kittery Premium Outlets →
Kittery Trading Post, 301 US-1, Kittery
11:00 am - Sept 5/6 ~ Gluten Never Ever Expo - Milford, NH →
The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
10:00 am - Sept 5/6 ~ Gluten Never Ever Expo - Milford, NH →
The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
10:00 am - Antique Show and Vintage Market →
, Dover
9:00 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a blue point Siamese cat?
I've seen it around Langden Park and South Street a couple times in the last few days. New to me and appears to have no collar. Have pics but not… (Nextdoor South End Pipeline)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night Shifts in Portsmouth. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
New Castle
- 10 New Hampshire Sites From The Revolutionary War You Can Still Visit Today (myfamilytravels.com)
Rye
- Rye Select Board chair Rob Wright resigns; seat to be filled by appointment (seacoastonline.com)
- This Small But Gorgeous New Hampshire Beach Still Flies Under The Radar (myfamilytravels.com)
- Friday's weather: Partly sunny, high of 83, plus your weekend outlook (inklink.news)
North Hampton
- North Hampton Auto Body Shop Explains Modern Repainting Standards (bogalusadailynews.com)
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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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