🌱 Portsmouth Patch: What's Happening Today (Thu, Jun 1)

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Portsmouth Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

• Former Rhode Island Mayor Touches Third Rails In Presidential Campaign
• Another Earthquake Reported; Granite Shield Roundup; More: PM Patch NH
• Mass Shooting At Grad Party; Missing Woman Found Dead: May's Stories

---

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 60.

---

Here are the top stories today in Portsmouth:

1. NH Speaker Asks AG To Investigate Vogt Over Florida Plane Ticket Offer (New Hampshire Journal)
2. 2024 hopeful Marianne Williamson blasts Biden, DNC for not holding debates: 'Candidate suppression' (Fox News)
3. Podcast: Roger Wood Talks Big Solar With Unitil's Alec O'Meara (Patch)
4. 10 things to do in NH this weekend: Summah Stompah, Transit to ... (New Hampshire Public Radio)
5. Robert Hartson Obituary (Seacoastonline.com)
6. Dover NH kayaker rescued in Piscataqua River (Foster's Daily Democrat)
7. Skating Polly Share New Track 'Send A Priest' (Broadway World)
8. Jerome Andrew Obituary (2023) - Corinth, VT - Valley News (Legacy.com)
9. AIM to Offer Free Admission to Active Military | Lifestyles ... (carriagetownenews.com)
10. Summer Program at The Chase Home Changes Kids' Lives (carriagetownenews.com)
11. Did You Know the Oldest Home in New Hampshire is Over 350 ... (wokq.com)
12. 36th Annual Chowder Festival is Back in Portsmouth, New ... (wokq.com)
13. Henry Sirois has been appointed General Manager at The Wentworth (Hospitality Net)
14. New Dogs, Mouses, Pets Available For Adoption In Portsmouth Area (Portsmouth Patch)
15. Hightower Makes Strategic Investment in Vigilant Wealth Management (PR Newswire)
16. Writers on a New England Stage | Lifestyles (carriagetownenews.com)
17. Chris Christie in 2024 wants to take down Trump in New Hampshire (USA TODAY)

---

Business owners and marketers in Portsmouth: Do you want to build awareness with local customers? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Click here to learn more.

---

Today in Portsmouth:

• Connect & Collaborate 2 - Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Reinventing Portsmouth Exhibition at the Portsmouth Historical Society (10:00 AM)
• A Sense of Place Exhibition at the Portsmouth Historical Society (10:00 AM)
• Daily Walking Tour: Walking Through 400 years of History (10:30 AM)
• Being a Neurodivergent Ally - Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)
• Historic Walking Tour - Portsmouth Harbour Trail (1:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• Strawbery Banke Museum: "Gundalow Company's Piscataqua Riverfest - FREE! June 3rd, 2023 in Portsmouth, NH occurs on the Museum grounds on Saturday. In addition to special event activities, tour the historic houses FREE of charge. For more information about Pisca..." (Strawbery Banke Museum via Facebook)
• Friends in Action: "Wednesday Spotlight- Dinner Club! https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/friends-in-action" (Friends in Action via Facebook)
• Leadership Seacoast: "NH Gives kicks off in one week! Join us June 6 - 7th to support Leadership Seacoast. The first $2,000 in gifts will be matched by the Leadership Seacoast Board of Directors. #NHGives" (Leadership Seacoast via Facebook)
• Strawbery Banke Museum: "In celebration of the City of Portsmouth, NH's 400th anniversary, Strawbery Banke presents "Portsmouth Possessions: Objects that Shaped the City," a new exhibit for the 2023 season, opening TOMORROW. Tour the historic houses and view man..." (Strawbery Banke Museum via Facebook)
• Seacoast Outright: "Do you know a gender diverse kiddo in grades K-5 who wants to make friends with others who identify in similar ways? Little Outrighters meets this Friday 7-8:30pm concurrent with parent/ caregiver support group. #youbeyou" (Seacoast Outright via Facebook)
• Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball: "We are excited to announce our 2023 Summer Camp! Reach out to Coach Mulvey to register!" (Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball via Facebook)
• HAVEN NH: "Countdown is on! Check out this awesome perk you get when you donate $50 or more!" (HAVEN NH via Facebook)
• The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth: "Want an afternoon pick-me-up? Tune in to our newest member-- Soundwaves. Welcome aboard!" (The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth via Facebook)
• Seacoast Outright: "MISSION Portsmouth is hosting a PRIDE RIDE this Sunday, June 4rd at 9:30am to benefit Seacoast Outright! Join Andrew M. and Mindy A. for their signature high-energy co-teach to ring in the month of PRIDE with a 50-minute cycle class. The..." (Seacoast Outright via Facebook)
• HAVEN NH: "Officially one week away before #HAVENHikesNHGives. Our happy camper is gearing up for his journey, and we are relying on YOU to support him! No donation is too big or too small. So mark those calendars; June 6th at 5:00 is kick-off! NH ..." (HAVEN NH via Facebook)
• The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth: "CLICK NOW to lock in the Early Bird rate on the 40th Annual Chamber Classic! https://portsmouthchamber.org/events/details/40th-annual-chamber-classic-at-pease-golf-course-60572?calendarMonth=2023-10-01" (The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth via Facebook)
• The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth: "The Source: Discover the Secret Sauce of Portsmouth - https://mailchi.mp/portsmouthcollaborative/newsyoucanuse-2664413" (The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth via Facebook)
• Seacoast Outright: "Check out this Gun Violence Prevention Event which is being held on Sunday in Portsmouth!" (Seacoast Outright via Facebook)
• PPMtv - Portsmouth Public Media: "CL Thomas always makes us laugh… You can watch his latest show at the Music Hall Lounge on our YouTube channel.😂" (PPMtv - Portsmouth Public Media via Facebook)
• HAVEN NH: "Every 68 seconds, there's a sexual assault in the United States. Every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. HAVEN is here for you. No matter how much time has passed, no matter what time it is, our 24-7 support line is open. Call us at 603..." (HAVEN NH via Facebook)
• The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth: "NHDES Commissioner Robert E. Scott presented the 2023 Source Water Protection Award to the City of Portsmouth, saying, "This award is presented to Portsmouth for the City's multi-year effort to protect high-priority water supply lands ar..." (The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth via Facebook)
• The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth: "via McLane Middleton Companies are exposed to millions of dollars of employment-related risk every year through potential fines, penalties, settlements, lawsuits, legal fees, business disruptions, and reputational harm. In today's ever-c..." (The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth via Facebook)
• Portsmouth Historical Society: "Read about how the first Market Square Day came together in this Seacoastonline.com article. Then learn more about the changes that were happening in Portsmouth during this time by visiting our exhibition "Reinventing Portsmouth." https:..." (Portsmouth Historical Society via Facebook)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured events:

• FREE ENTRY~ Craft & Artisan Show at The Piscataqua RiverFest (June 3)
• Sturbridge Ma Doll, Bear & Miniature Show and Sale (June 4)
• Sage Farm Antiques Cottage Living Show 6/2 ~6/4 (June 4)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (June 6)
• Add your event

---

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Tony Schinella

About me: Tony is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with three decades of media experience in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has won dozens of awards in both states. A native of the 603, Tony has been the field editor for Patch, off and on, since May 2011. Patch sites in NH include Amherst, Concord, Exeter, Hampton-North Hampton, Londonderry, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Windham, Across NH Patch, and sites and newsletters for Bedford and Manchester. Email: tony.schinella@patch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Portsmouth Patch newsletter? Contact me at tony.schinella@patch.com