City Of Portsmouth: DPW To Conduct Routine Spring Hydrant Flushing Starting Monday

The flushing will take place at various locations, Monday through Thursday, between 7 and 11 p.m., across a 6-week time period.

Disbarred Portsmouth Attorney Found Guilty Of Stealing From Impaired Client

One-time Democratic congressional candidate Justin Nadeau was convicted of theft by deception and financial exploitation.

City Of Portsmouth: DPW Offers Tours Of Pease, Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facilities April 12-April 18

Portsmouth Department of Public Works is celebrating Clean Water Week by hosting the open houses with guided public tours.

Flights At Pease International Airport Spark Refugee Deportation Concerns

Two Journey Aviation flights allegedly carried Ukrainian refugees back to Ukraine after landing at Pease International Airport to refuel.

City Of Portsmouth Hosts Master Plan Public Meeting April 22

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UNH's $212K DEI Director Out, But Race-Based Policies May Remain

Nadine Petty, UNH's former “chief diversity officer,” now “associate VP for community, civil rights, and compliance,” departs at year's end.

City Of Portsmouth: City Clerk's Office Now Issuing 2026 Dog Licenses

The City Clerk’s Office has mailed or emailed dog license renewal notices to over 3,000 Portsmouth dog owners on record.

At The Fisher House For Families Of The Fallen In Dover, A Special Final Mission

All of the houses partner with military hospitals, allowing active-duty military members injured during service to receive life-saving care.

Newsom's Portsmouth Podcaster Was Dumped By Dartmouth Democrats Over Sex Abuse Claims

The interviewer for Gov. Gavin Newsom's event Thursday was former Dartmouth Democrat and Gen Z progressive commentator Jack Cocchiarella.

Public Art Review Committee Seeks Applicants For Portsmouth NH 400th Anniversary Education & Public Art Trust Grants

Applicants must be educational institutions, cultural organizations, nonprofits, or individuals collaborating with such entities.

Ingredient Bans, Labeling Mandates Could Add $860 To Family Food Bills

A bill sponsored by Portsmouth Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, which bans certain food dyes in school meals, was approved last month.

City Of Portsmouth: Council Holds Hearing, Staff Hosts Lunch-And-Learn On Tax Relief For Vets, Elderly

A public hearing March 16 will consider whether to maintain or increase the current income limits for the elderly, disabled tax exemption.

Mandelbaum: Vaccines Work. That Wasn't The Debate.

Portsmouth and Newington state Rep: Instead of debating HB 1811 on its merits, my colleagues labeled it “anti-vax” and moved on.

Portsmouth Mayor McEachern Takes Pass On 2026 Gubernatorial Democratic Primary

After weeks of speculation he might play spoiler in Cinde Warmington's bid for governor, Deaglan McEachern says he’s going to sit out 2026.

Immigration Customs And Enforcement Detainee Flight Stranded In Blizzard In Portsmouth

An OMNI Air International plane carrying about 100 ICE detainees was stranded in a blizzard at Portsmouth on Monday morning.

JCC Confirms Ongoing Probe Into Retired Supreme Court Justice Hantz Marconi

Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi officially retired after celebrating her 70th birthday last week. The investigation, however, continues.

Portsmouth's Langley Boardman House Earns National Historic Register Listing

The 1803-1806 Federal-style house was recognized for its architectural significance and its association with a prominent cabinetmaker.

Criminal Justice Committee Approves Sexual Assault Bill In The New Hampshire House

HB 1633 also clarifies the definition of sexual assault to include non-penetrative assaults and the administration of date rape drugs.

New Hampshire House Approves Guns On Campus

Rep. Samuel Farrington, R-Rochester: Gun-free zones create soft targets; Rep. David Meuse, D-Portsmouth: Half of mass shooters are students.

Portsmouth DPW To Hold Elwyn Park Sidewalks And Traffic Project Meeting Feb. 18

Portsmouth DPW will host a hybrid public meeting on Feb. 18 on the Elwyn Park Sidewalks and Traffic Calming Project.

Stefany Shaheen's Dean Kamen Ties Become A Political Problem

Dean Kamen’s government-funded research org, Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, plans to review his relationship with Epstein.

City Of Portsmouth: Officials Hold Public Hearings On Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

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Bald: HB 155 Is A Mistake For New Hampshire Companies And Our Citizens

Former DRED commissioner: Lowering business taxes doesn't always lead to jobs. NH also needs revenue for education and other govt. purposes.

City Of Portsmouth: Recreation Department Invites The Public To Create Valentine Hearts For The Annual 'Tree Of Love'

The department welcomes everyone from toddlers to seniors to join in. Heart templates are available online and at community centers.

City Of Portsmouth: Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

This is a competitive program that generally makes grants ranging from $3,000 to $20,000 available to non-profit public service agencies.

City Of Portsmouth: City Opens 2026 Seasonal Prescott Park Dock Application Period

The city clerk's office will accept applications for the lottery to assign the 12 seasonal boat slips at Prescott Park for the 2026 season.

Bill To Track Number Of People Turned Away From Polls For Lack Of Documentation Heard

SB 437, sponsored by Portsmouth Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, would tabulate the number of people who were denied registration to vote.

Stefany Shaheen Goes 0-For-3 Against Maura Sullivan In Fundraising Race

Stefany Shaheen said Thursday she raised more than $400K; an hour later, Maura Sullivan’s campaign announced it raised about $520K.

Stefany Shaheen Blocks News Site, Prompts Twitter Fight With Democrat Opponent, Chairman Buckley

When NH Journal tried to read Stefany Shaheen’s reaction to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s arrest on X, it found she blocked them.

From Power Tools To Lobster Tails, Organized Retail Theft Hits New England

And across the U.S., it's a rising tide of organized retail crime — a mix of stolen goods and counterfeit items — costing us billions.

Portsmouth Public Library: A Place of Healing: A History Of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Discussed Jan. 20

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Portsmouth City Council, School Board Members, And Others, Take Oath Of Office

​Mayor Deaglan McEachern was sworn in for his third term as mayor of the city of Portsmouth on Monday night.

​City Of Portsmouth Plans Inauguration On Monday

Portsmouth city councilors, fire commissioners, police commissioners, and school board members will be sworn in on Monday.

City Of Portsmouth: City Announces Parking And Road Closure Details For First Night (Dec. 31, 2025)

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Portsmouth Public Library To Close Early On New Year's Eve, Closed New Year's Day

The Library will close early on 12/31 @ 5pm and will be closed on 1/1/2026.

The Violent Crime Story Missing From New Hampshire's Transgender Prison Lawsuit

These are the many lives of Avishay Alon, a 33-year-old inmate suing the Department of Corrections over gender dysphoria treatment.

City Of Portsmouth: Property Tax Rate Set At $11.51

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'Criminals Don't Respect Signs': GOP Backs Campus Carry

Rochester GOP State Rep. Sam Farrington, a senior at the UNH, says existing university policies violate state law.

City Of Portsmouth: Fire Department Offers Holiday Fire Safety Reminders

The city of Portsmouth Fire Department strives toreduce the incidence of fire damage and injury at all times and is proud of its record.

City Of Portsmouth: DPW Hosts Congress Street Project Public Info Meeting On Dec. 9

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