Portsmouth's Week in Review: Arrests, Politics, Arts, and More

Experts Make Their Predictions On Hurricane Season

The latest from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls for a below average season.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 9, 2015

Nearby News: Fatal Crashes, Missing Persons, and a Tornado and Earthquake Hit NH

Plus,police chief faces sexual assault charge, shootings, NH’s best teachers, E. coli in rivers and a water slide, and checkpoint arrests.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 8, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - OUTSIDE FIRE 8/9/2015 4:07PM District: 1 800 ISLINGTON ST PORTSMOUTH, NH

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NHSP Roundup: Two Men Arrested for False Documents

Plus, crashes, a hit-and-run, sobriety checkpoint arrests, and other reports from around New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 8, 2015

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

American Authors and Andy Grammer are performing at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom tonight! Details here:http://t.co/eF4zxILeqs/

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Portsmouth Arrest Log: Newmarket Man Charged After Alleged Hit-and-Run

Plus, Maine man charged with vandalism and a Newburyport, MA, man was also arrested recently.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 8, 2015

Prescott Park Arts Festival

lace up, registration is open! first 200 get a free shirt.

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McPherson: Thank You River Poets Journal!

Look out for the upcoming issue.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post) Aug 8, 2015

PrescottParkArtsFest(@PrescottPark)

lace up, registration is open! first 200 get a free shirt. #memorialbridge #roadrace #PortsmouthNH @…https://t.co/3xpGjr0owN/

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Portsmouth Man Charged with Theft

Police: Richard Tidwell faces felony charges after stealing items from people he knew.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation

Plenty of whales were seen close to shore yesterday from our NH whale watch boats! Minke, Fin, and Humpback whales were around as well as some ocean sunfish and harbor porpoises!

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Check Out South Street this Weekend

Open houses in Portsmouth.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

Learn the tasks of maintaining the Hamilton House gardens from the gardeners themselves today at 10:30. Details here: http://t.co/ftXCfOgUcS/

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Sununu: Why I Voted Against Planned Parenthood Contract

Previous supporter of PP of NNE says Hassan, NH AG refusal to investigate potential criminal activity prompted withdrawal of support.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - VEHICLE ACCIDENT 8/9/2015 6:44AM District: 3 PORTSMOUTH MOBIL 1980 WOODBURY AVE PORTSMOUTH, NH

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Seacoast Crime Stoppers Officers Scholarships

Scholarships were awarded to student going into law enforcement or children of law enforcement employees in the community.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation

Ladder hit the beach today! Thanks to New Hampshire State Parks for having us at the Great Parks Pursuit!

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Looking for Work in Portsmouth?

There are more than 1,400 jobs listed on Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - VEHICLE ACCIDENT 8/8/2015 8:47PM District: 1 BEST WESTERN (AKA) WYNWOOD HOTEL 200 ROTARY CIR PORTSMOUTH, NH

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Check Out New Homes on the Market in Portsmouth

Like this house on Sims Avenue.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Portsmouth Harbor & Whaleback Lighthouses

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Portsmouth Police Looking for Alleged Assaulter

Have you seen Charles Lunt?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Portsmouth Firefighters Charitable Association

Margaritas Portsmouth is hosting a fundraiser for us this Thursday, August 13. It’s also Ladies Night so come on down and have a fun time. There will be lots of fun and a few cool items going home...

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Six Democratic Debates Set for 2016 Primary Cycle

NH to host single debate in December; O’Malley, Sanders balk; DNC threatens to punish candidates; 26 forums were held in 2008.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

portsmouthlife(@portsmouthlife)

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Upcoming Events Around Portsmouth!

Here are just a few of the great things happening this weekend around the seacoast.By PORTSMOUTH FORWARD (Open Post) Aug 6, 2015

PortsmouthMarines(@RS_PTS_Marines)

Sgts. Whitaker (left) and Wright ran with some little motivators at the @Inflatable5K run in Salem, N.H. #Marines http://t.co/GuwhzfIjYV

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Liquor Commission Supports Campaign to Build Homes for Injured Vets

State org partnered with Fabrizia Spirits, Southern Wine & Spirits to raise $11K for Homes for Our Troops.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Prescott Park Arts Festival

arrrr, if ye missed our pirate cruise and treasure hunt onboard the Gundalow today, there is one left on August 22...but it’s almost sold out. Pickwick’s Mercantile C&J Bus Lines

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Patton: Trump Out-Muscles Gov. Perry

Presidential candidates are doing zany things to qualify for the first nationally televised debate.By GARY PATTON (Open Post) Aug 6, 2015

Portsmouth Farmers’ Market

Ukranian pancakes with a berry compote, Lodi apples...yes it’s true, and a whole lot more.

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Where are the Best High School Teachers in NH?

A new survey by Niche.com ranked teachers at 42 Granite State high schools.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 2015

Portsmouth Farmers’ Market

Fresh flowers, organic peppers and a new raspberry print.

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Portsmouth Arrests, Crashes, Politics, and More

Some of the posts and stories this week on Portsmouth NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 2015

NH Executive Council Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood

3-2 vote is both praised, panned; decision comes in the wake of numerous sting videos purporting to show the org selling fetus body parts.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Aug 5, 2015

Crash Closes Elwyn Road in Portsmouth for 45 Minutes

Honda Civic collides with tree; witness report the driver may have fallen asleep behind the wheel.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 4, 2015

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

Enjoy a variety of music this summer in the North Church of Portsmouth in heart of downtown Portsmouth. Details here: http://t.co/nnACQkL7Fx/

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Richards Avenue in Portsmouth Goes for $740K

Here’s the latest listing of sold properties in the city.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Aug 4, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - ALARM ACTIVATION 8/5/2015 2:46PM District: 3 208 COLONIAL DR 208 COLONIAL DR PORTSMOUTH, NH

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McPherson: ‘Compass Points’

Piscataqua Press publishes short story collection.By SCOTT MCPHERSON (Open Post)Aug 4, 2015

PrescottParkArtsFest(@PrescottPark)

This is maybe the most perfect evening ahead in the history of perfect evenings! Don’t stay home. Come hear John Fullbright #PPAF15 7pm!

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Craftsmen Receive 37 Awards at Fair

The 82nd Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair on the Mount Sunapee Resort runs Aug. 9.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 4, 2015

PrescottParkArtsFest(@PrescottPark)

this beautiful night will feature one of the best young singer/songwriters out there today. catch…https://t.co/a3AnYcf2Cv/

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Portsmouth Arrest Log: Man Arrested on Assault Charges

Plus, woman allegedly resists arrest on Lafayette Road and a teen was taken into protective custody.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

The Prescott Park concert series continues tonight with John Fulbright! Details here:http://t.co/mHuAHsVKQm/

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Are You Looking for Work in Portsmouth or the Seacoast?

There are more than 1,500 jobs listings on Patch right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

Discover Portsmouth Center

Want to learn more about the Scheier’s? Come to our Scheier’s Collectors Panel this Friday, August 7th at 6:00 at Discover Portsmouth. For more info. or to reserve a spot email info...

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Clark Travels to Seattle for State Legislators Legislative Summit

The NH Senator, long-time NCSL member will join members from across country for seminars, sessions.By NHPOLITICALWIRE (Open Post) Aug 4, 2015

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

We love our members! Thank you for being a part of the #PortsmouthChamber and if you haven’t watched our thank you video, please check it out!

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Portsmouth Police Begin Working on Heroin PSAs

Local director, producer Michael Venn will be working with the department to tackle public concern about the opiate problem.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

Portsmouth Rotary Club

Join us Thursday 12:15pm at Portsmouth Country Club. This week we welcome fellow District 7780 Rotarian Dennis Robillard. Dennis will speak to us about Crutches 4 Africa.

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Environmental Activists Get GOP Presidential Candidate to Pose with Phony Koch Check

WATCH: Scott Walker poses for a picture with Seacoast residents, environmental activists at Manchester event.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

Art-Speak

What a wonderful opportunity for Portsmouth!

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Local Golf Course Tees up to Help Great Bay

Efforts by North Hampton Golf Course operation looks to lessen environmental impact on Great Bay.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Aug 3, 2015

Portsmouth NH Police(@portsmouthnhpd)

Fantastic, positive night interacting with the the wonderful residents of our community! Another successful National Night Out Campaign!

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Fundraising Begins for Winant Statue, Plaza

An unveiling of a sign promoting the effort will occur on Aug. 14, in Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

Portsmouth Harbor & Whaleback Lighthouses

Is this cool or what? The Coast Guard has a new camera that provided this time lapse video.

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Maine Women Arrested on Warrants, Other Charges

Plus, Massachusetts residents arrested for burglary, drugs, warrants, and fugitive from justice charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 4, 2015

Leadership Seacoast

Josh Wyatt recently graduated from Leadership Seacoast! Learn how he plans to use the knowledge he gained at Leadership Seacoast and help out his community... #NowThatIKnow

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Portsmouth’s Week in Review: Arrests, Crashes, Prescott Park Arts, and More

Some of the posts and stories on Portsmouth NH Patch last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 2, 2015