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Portsmouth Arts, Arrests, Org Notes, Jobs, and More

Some of the posts and stories last week on Portsmouth NH Patch.

Ricky Plummer, the fire chief in Old Orchard Beach, ME, was arrested for arson yesterday.

Private Schools in NH Cited in Sex Abuse Report

Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The Boston Globe report explored claims at dozens of private schools that had instances of abuse or harassment by staffers.

Fatal Crash, Missing Teen Alert, Drug Busts: Nearby News

Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Plus, man arrested for recording children undressing, money raised for family, alleged arsonist arrested for burglary, beach motel auction.

NHSP Hunting for Escaped Inmates

NH DOC: Inmates David Clark and Jonathan Ellinger exited the minimum security unit in Concord through a window last night; still at-large

Help for Haiti Seacoast Mobile Food Pack

Join Help for Haiti and volunteer on May 21 in Portsmouth, NH to hand package meals for hungry children in north Haiti.

Senior Walk with a Cop Held in Portsmouth Next Week

Officers were speak with seniors about problems, issues in the community, and events.

Registration Opens for Free Military Family Expo - All service members, veterans, & military families invited to attend

Meet New York Times bestselling author Fmr. Capt. Luis Carlos Montalván, a wounded warrior, and Tuesday, the golden retriever who saved him.

Drug Sweep, Fugitive Caught, Free Sunscreen: NH Right Now

Plus, an excellent student council, arts and film, stolen jewelry, power outage, and mom gets prison time for torching apartment building.

Portsmouth NH Police (@portsmouthnhpd)

Happy Mother's Day from our PPD family to yours! Be spoiled and enjoy the day!!!!

5 Jobs to Eye in Portsmouth

Plus, more than 1,100 other jobs listed on Patch.

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

May 12th is Hit the Decks! We're kicking off the summer season with 46 participating businesses across the Seacoast. #HittheDecksPortsmouth

Looking for an Open House?

How about a new home? Patch and Zillow can help you search this weekend.

Pro Portsmouth

Market Square Day Logo Contest deadline is tomorrow! http://www.proportsmouth.org/MSDLogo.cfm

PortsmouthNH.com (@PortsmouthNHcom)

Bring your Mom to a special Mother’s Day Concert at The Music Hall this afternoon. Details here: http://bit.ly/1WOCnbv/

Woman Passed Out at the Wheel Arrested for DWI: Log

Portsmouth Police: Kensington woman allegedly violates a restraining order; teen arrested on domestic violence charges.

Accidents, Drug Arrests, Pirates, and More: NH Right Now

Plus, firefighters lend a hand, gubernatorial updates, get ready for Mother's Day, gardening fun, Destination Imagination, Powerball fever.

Will Rain Spoil Mother's Day in Portsmouth?

Forecasters say May is expected to be a wet month but the summer is going to be a scorcher.

Van Ostern Endorsed by Democracy for America

Gatsas, Sununu unveil endorsements; Forrester says, Stop the rev games; Connolly gets mayor’s nod; "corruption fighter" Gill is in court.

Powerball Jackpot Grows, No Winner Wednesday

The May 7 jackpot is now estimated to be $415 million.

Portsmouth Lions Club of New Hampshire

I hope everyone is having a fabulous time at the spring district convention this weekend. I look forward to photos and updates soon.

Political Notes, Portsmouth Arrests, Arts, Jobs, and More

Some of the stories and posts so far this week on Portsmouth NH Patch.

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