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The Buzz: 5 Steps for a Bee-utiful Lawn

Purely Organic Lawncare offers tips to keep bee populations and lawns thriving.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Aug 19, 2015

Marshals Seek Alleged Sexual Assaulter

Fugitive Carlos Bolieiro is wanted on three counts against a teen under 16.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 19, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - OUTSIDE FIRE 8/19/2015 4:20PM District: 4 IRELAND ON THE SQUARE 6 MARKET SQ PORTSMOUTH, NH

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Stay Work Play Announces 2015 Rising Stars Awards Finalists

The Honorable Tina L. Nadeau, Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court will be the keynote speaker on Oct. 5.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 19, 2015

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom presents the hilarious, Kathy Griffin, tonight at 8pm! Details here: http://t.co/PEFxcEJr7e/

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GlasNight at UNO Pizzeria and Grill in Dover Sept. 30

Raise Your Gläs...And Paint It! Come dine & drink while learning how to hand paint wine glasses!By GLÄSNIGHT (Open Post) Aug 19, 2015

Portsmouth NH DPW(@PortsmouthDPW)

Due to a Madbury Water Plant mechanical issue, we ask (and thank!) #PortsmouthNH customers to mind their water usage http://t.co/QE6iwcqVNyrelease_8 19 15_WaterReport.pdf

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Three NH High Schools Make Newsweek Best Schools List

The rankings were compiled using several metrics, including graduation rate, college enrollment rate, SAT and ACT scores, AP and IB scores.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 19, 2015

Prescott Park Arts Festival

oh yeeeeah. the most beautiful of nights in store for the one and only Canadian Hall of Famer Bruce Cockburn. don’t miss this. The River House

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Portsmouth Police Log: Loose Shorts Leads to Indecent Exposure Allegation

Plus, untimely death reported on Middle Road; “loud rock music” complaint issued on Marcy Street.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 18, 2015

PrescottParkArtsFest(@PrescottPark)

oh yeeeeeah. the most beautiful night in store for the one and only Canadian Hall of Famer Bruce…https://t.co/7iGmMBS3pS/

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Little Harbor Road Goes for $850K

This home and others sold recently in Portsmouth.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 18, 2015

Help Come Home

Good Afternoon America! Help!ComeHome! has been quite busy this summer with helping folks whether it was with food,clothes,shelter, words of prayer and strength,or helping the every day homeless...

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Green Homes Built on a Budget

Energy efficient homes are popular affordable option for seacoast residents looking to save on energy costs.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Aug 18, 2015

A Safe Place NH

“Be the reason someone smiles today.” We are still smiling thanks to these wonderful women from Timberland who volunteered at our shelter last week. There are many ways you can get involved with A...

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Portsmouth Police Remove Dog from Hot Car; Arrest Maine Woman

Nakita Haller has been charged with cruelty to animals; police seek dog’s owner for questioning.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 18, 2015

Seacoast Eat Local

How to Eat Local in the Winter

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McPherson: Finally!

My book is available on Amazon!By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post) Aug 18, 2015

Strawbery Banke Museum

If this isn’t the PERFECT news for a hot August day! Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond plans to open in time for Thanksgiving this year! Thank you, City of Portsmouth BOA.

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Eversource Proposes Burying Northern Pass Power Lines

Company unveils $3 billion “Forward NH Plan” to jumpstart clean energy project.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 18, 2015

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

The River House Restaurant Concert series brings Bruce Cockburn to Prescott Park tonight. Details here:http://t.co/EGlUldWng0/

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Patton: The Naked Truth About Hampton Beach

Two state legislators are proposing a bill to curtail toplessness at Hampton BeachBy GARY PATTON (Open Post) Aug 18, 2015

Seacoast Eat Local

Time to save this summer abundance for the dark days ahead. Advice from Debra Kam of Diary of a Tomato in The Sound

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Connect with Leading Businesses in Portsmouth

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The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

Have you liked the Go Portsmouth NH page yet? You NEED to so you are up to date on all the fun things happening in #Portsmouth and the #Seacoast

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Trio Cleonice Performs Aug. 23

2015 Historic Portsmouth Chamber Music kicks off with violin, cello and piano trio.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 17, 2015

PrescottParkArtsFest(@PrescottPark)

Bruce Cockburn! It’s gonna be a hot night in Portsmouth...and we don’t just mean the weather! Join us for the magic 7pm #PPAF15

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Medical, Administrative, Sales, Managers, and More

There are more than 1,400 jobs on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 17, 2015

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center

One Week From Today: The Artful Noise String Quartet

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Portsmouth Police Log: Child Arrested for Throwing Rocks at Building

Plus, men arrested in Goodwin Park for allegedly drinking; Maine man charged with simple assault.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 17, 2015

Seacoast Eat Local

It’s the most wonderful time of the year .... everything is in season! Come visit us at the Dover Farmers’ Market today! 2:15 to 6pm at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce

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NHDES Declares Air Quality Action Day

Unhealthy air pollution levels predicted for Aug. 17, 18, around the Granite State, according to officials.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 17, 2015

Seacoast Eat Local

Applecrest Farm Orchards Peach Festival is this Sunday, 8/23

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Should You be Screened for Hepatitis C?

Free screening Saturday; the CDC recommends anyone born from 1945-1965, as well as anyone with a history of IV drug use, to be screened.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 17, 2015

The Daily Portsmouth(@dailyportsmouth)

Time and Tide #newcastle #newengland #newhampshire #igersnh #igersnewengland #scenesofnewengland…https://t.co/uvkq6qrYta/

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Rockingham Sheriffs Make Drug, Driving Arrests

Plus, Newmarket woman charged with wire fraud and Exeter man charged with heroin possession.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 16, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - VEHICLE FIRE 8/18/2015 7:25PM District: 4 SECOND TIME AROUND 19 CONGRESS ST PORTSMOUTH, NH

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Genealogy Workshops Held at the Portsmouth Public Library

The American-Canadian Genealogical Society will host a talk on Aug. 20.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 16, 2015

portsmouthlife(@portsmouthlife)

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Bob Schneider to Perform in Portsmouth Aug. 22

Musician brings The King Kong Suite to The Music Hall’s singer-songwriter series.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 15, 2015

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation

You probably have seen this horrible video (warning: contains graphic content and strong language). But the real question is how did the sea turtle get a straw up its nose? #trashytuesday #plastic ...

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2015 PARMA Music Festival Underway

The 2015 PARMA Music Festival kicked off on Friday night. Check out the rest of the lineup here.By NICHOLAS CARDOSO (Patch Staff) Aug 15, 20150

Strawbery Banke Museum

Thank you Kennebunk Savings and Hampton branch manager Jim Carrigan for sharing the donations allocated in the bank’s annual “Your Vote Counts” customer ballot to choose the beneficiaries of bank...

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Looking for Work in Portsmouth?

Let Patch help you find a job!By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 14, 2015

Strawbery Banke Museum

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Check Out Portsmouth Open Houses this Weekend

Zillow.com will help you find the right home.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 14, 2015

Strawbery Banke Museum

TONIGHT Aug 18 -- Tuesdays on the Terrace with the Chuck Walker Trio. Wine, beer and food available from Figtree Kitchen A lovely way to wind down a hot summer day.

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Portsmouth’s Week Ahead Weather: 90+ Temps, T-Storms Coming

The weekend forecast looks nearly perfect. Next week? Not so much.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff) Aug 14, 2015

Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

Shout out to the kiddo who was so excited to read Dragonology that he sat on the floor in front of the desk and refused to leave. We’ve been there. #commitment #alsowehaveairconditioning

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Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Available

Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling AvailableBy PORT70RODS (Open Post) Aug 16, 2015

Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

Need a cool place to work with free WIFI? The library cafe is a good option. Food and drink are allowed in the cafe. Comes with a lovely view of the courtyard. #publiclibrary #portsmouthnh

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Police Commission, Portsmouth PD Seeking to Fill Vacancies

The deadline for submission of application to the police commission is early next week, according to the City.By NICHOLAS CARDOSO (Patch Staff) Aug 14, 2015

Restorative Yoga with Thai Massage

Yoga in ME in Eliot, Maine will be offering a Restorative Yoga with Thai Massage class Friday, August 21.By NANCY (Open Post) Aug 16, 2015

Lark Hotels Adds Second Portsmouth Boutique Hotel to Collection

The Hotel Portsmouth has 32 rooms and suites near Market Square.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 17, 2015

Gov. Hassan To Review State Substance Abuse Treatment Regulations

As demand increases, Gov. Hassan looks to review license requirements for residential substance abuse treatment centers.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 13, 2015

New Eateries: Row 34, La Maison Navarre, Franklin Oyster House, Green Elephant

Newest restaurants in Portmouth, NH: Row 34, La Maison Navarre, Franklin Oyster House, Green ElephantBy PORTSMOUTH FORWARD (Open Post) Aug 16, 2015

Citizens Bank Supports Health Care for the Homeless

The bank recently contributed $10,000 to the Families First Health and Support Center.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 13, 2015

NH DES Presents Award to City of Portsmouth

City officials, others received recognitions at annual Drinking Water Source Protection Conference.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 12, 2015

Patch Mid-Week Review: Police Seek Help in Credit Card Fraud Incident, Top 50 High Schools in NH

Catch up on the latest stories this week with the Patch Mid-Week Roundup.By NICHOLAS CARDOSO (Patch Staff) Aug 12, 2015

Sanders Overtakes Clinton in New Hampshire

Bernie Sanders has surged past Hillary Clinton in a poll of New Hampshire residents.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 12, 2015

The Mall at Fox Run Hosts Kidgits Club Back to School

Get ready to go back to school with Simon Kidgits Club!By KAITLYN BUSCONE (Open Post) Aug 17, 2015

Documentaries, Other Films at The Music Hall

August On Screen is packed with films you’ll want to see.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 12, 2015