'Gus The Bus' To Provide Free Food At Lamprey Health In Newmarket

The bus will be open every other Thursday at 11:30 a.m. starting Oct. 15. This comes amid growing food insecurity in New Hampshire.

Congressional Candidate Shaheen Backs Federal Bill To Block New Hampshire's Voter ID Law

The issue was raised by U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a Monday appearance in Portsmouth with Stefany Shaheen.

Granite Staters Rally Against Sig Sauer Aiding Israel With Weapons

Dozens of people gathered at Market Square in Portsmouth Saturday, then trekked three miles to Sig Sauer’s headquarters on Pease Boulevard.

City Of Portsmouth Evaluates Stormwater Funding Options

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Lobster Roll Racket Lawsuit Against Marconi Flounders

A lawsuit by Rye Lobster Pound owners Sylvia Cheever and Nathan Hansom alleged former Ports Director Geno Marconi ran a corrupt fiefdom.

City Of Portsmouth: Trick-Or-Treat Hours And Fall Events And More

See the latest announcement from the City of Portsmouth.

At UNH Forum, Shaheen Shifts Left On Energy, Hits DiLorenzo Over Natural Gas

Stefany Shaheen appeared to support “keeping all options on the table” early in the 2026 Congressional race, but now opposes that approach.

USNH Launches New Free Tuition Program For New Hampshire Families Making Up To $100K

Students who submit an application for Federal Student Aid will automatically be considered for the New Hampshire Promise program.

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

Candidates running for office in 2026 can submit information to Patch explaining why they deserve our readers’ support.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day For Portsmouth, New Castle, And Newington Set For Oct. 24

The drive-through event at Portsmouth Public Works will accept many household hazardous items.

Graham: The New Hampshire Democrats' Double Standard On Politics And Violence

NH Journal Editor: Democratic Caucus Leader Alexis Simpson pooh-poohs Portsmouth Rep. Ned Raynolds' violent "invitation" to GOP Leader.

Scherr: The New Hampshire Supreme Court Owes Us An Explanation

Portsmouth Democrat state Rep: What about the 3 justices who signed onto the “characterization, processing and public explanation”?

DiLorenzo Pits Working-Class Roots Against Shaheen's Political Pedigree In 1st Congressional District Race

Podcast: Republican candidate Anthony DiLorenzo wants voters to know he has worked since he was 8 years old and nothing was handed to him.

Manzur: I Have Not Endorsed Pappas

Karishma Manzur demands a correction after a Seacoast Online article suggests she “backs Chris Pappas” in the U.S. Senate race.

City Of Portsmouth: Annual Fall Hydrant Flushing Has Begun

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Up To Speed Podcast: Poker Stars Coming To New Hampshire As Charitable Gaming Grows

The tournament will benefit two local nonprofit organizations, Thriving Roots Childcare and the Seacoast Educational Endowment of Dover.

City Of Portsmouth DPW Hosts Mechanic Street Pump Station Public Info Meeting Sept. 21

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Analysis: Seacoast State Rep. Read's Gonna Keep On Truckin' After Speeding Acquittal

Newmarket Democrat Ellen Read had her speeding case dismissed on a technicality, then said it prevented her from exposing state corruption.

City Of Portsmouth: Public Art Review Committee Seeks Artists For Hanover Garage Project

Any type of artist is welcome to apply. The proposal deadline is Oct. 9.

Portsmouth NH 2026 Midterm Election Results: Updated

Here are the unofficial results for the Sept. 8, 2026, midterm election in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Portsmouth NH 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 8, 2026, midterm election in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Podcast: Can Maura Sullivan Slay The Shaheen Machine In The 1st Congressional District Primary?

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell discusses NH's competitive races, while Lou Jacobson ranks the competitive U.S. Senate races.

DiPentima: Trump's Trade War Hurts NH People, Economy, Businesses

Former health official: Canadians are avoiding vacations in New Hampshire because of their anger at Trump’s trade policies and rhetoric.

Strafford County Food Pantries Raise Alarm About Increasing Hunger And Food Insecurity

During a roundtable in Portsmouth, food pantry and food bank officials described an increasing number of sign-ups from residents.

Lawmakers Uphold Ayotte's Vetoes Of So-Called 'Bathroom' Bills

Vetoes of bills allowing entities to restrict the use of bathrooms and locker rooms to a person’s biological sex at birth were sustained.

Shaheen Swings Left, Goes Negative, With AIPAC Attack On Sullivan In 1st Congressional District Primary

Democrat Stefany Shaheen launched a negative television ad attacking opponent Maura Sullivan over contributions from pro-Israel donors.

Bipartisan Audit Request Targets UNH Over Rising Costs And Falling Enrollment

Pols want the Joint Legislative Performance Audit and Oversight Committee to direct the Legislative Budget and Audit Division to eye data.

Disbarred Democrat Congressional Hopeful Nadeau Wants A Do-Over On Prison Sentence

Disgraced Seacoast attorney Justin Nadeau plans to appeal on the grounds there’s no proof his victim was actually impaired.

1st Congressional District Candidate DiLorenzo Hosts Election Security Talk With Wisconsin Rep. In Portsmouth

Republican U.S. House candidate Anthony DiLorenzo hosted an election security discussion with Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) in Portsmouth Sunday

Hantz Marconi Blasts Judicial Conduct Committee Over Geno-Gate Charges

Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi doesn’t deny she broke rules, but insists she did not commit any crimes while speaking about her husband’s case.

1st Congressional District Candidate Howard First Denies, Then Regrets, Offensive Comments To Trans State Rep

Rep. Heath Howard, a DSA-endorsed candidate, admitted to badgering Rep. Alice Wade, D-Dover, out of the CD 1 race citing their electability.

UNH Faculty Contract Talks Reach Impasse After 490 Days

Union says the state failed to address rising living costs and the university's long-term health while struggling to retain faculty.

PDA: Investigation Of Ports And Harbors Director Hartley Finds No Harassment; Legislator Questions Probe

Report: There was no harassment or retaliation by Ports and Harbors Director Richard Hartley as alleged by a former and a present employee.

NH 1st Congressional District Democrat Candidate Christian Urrutia Speaks At Portsmouth House Party

Christian Urrutia says he would be a progressive voice in Congress who would fight against Republicans’ agenda and take on President Trump.

City Of Portsmouth: Event Parking Shuttle For Sail Portsmouth 2026 Maritime Festival

Sail Portsmouth welcomes a parade of the Dutch tall ship, the Oosterschelde, and a flotilla of other vessels to Portsmouth on July 23.

City Of Portsmouth Addresses June Storm Damage And Public Safety In City's Urban Forest

Fast-moving thunderstorms on June 18 are believed to have produced a microburst over downtown Portsmouth, causing significant damage.

de Almeida: As America Turns 250, Whose Stories Do We Celebrate?

Fireworks of July 4th across the U.S. have come and gone. But a question remains: Whose stories are part of America’s story and why?

Stefany Shaheen Touts Endorsement From Group Pushing Payroll Tax Hike On Every Worker

The Nat'l Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare is supporting candidates who support “revenue-side solutions,” not means tests.

Portrait Of America's First Black Elected Official To Hang In New Hampshire State House

Newmarket Rep. Wentworth Cheswill, a free biracial man regarded as the state’s first landowner of African descent, was elected in 1801.

City Of Portsmouth DPW Hosts Vaughan Mall Restoration Project Meeting July 22

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