The Week in Review: Arrests, Opinions, Politics, and More

Nearby News: Interstate Sinkhole, Fatal, Fiery Crash, Hunting for Alleged Sexual Assaulters

Plus, New Hampshire’s best high schools, Free the Nipple rally, prep school rape trial, shooting incident, and sobriety checkpoints.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 22, 2015

Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum Scheduled for Sept. 9

The Rockingham County Democratic Committee expect Lincoln Chafee and surrogates for the other candidates in Sandown next month.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 22, 2015

Prescott Park Arts Festival

she’s winding down. Peter Pan closing night tomorrow (Sunday)! Last chance to catch this magic. C&J Bus Lines via 9 Likes 3 hours ago

Guinta Visits NH Small Businesses

The representative spoke with workers, owners about relieving them of heavy federal regulations and burdens.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 22, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - VEHICLE ACCIDENT 8/22/2015 10:26PM District: 4 PEOPLES UNITED BANK 325 STATE ST PORTSMOUTH, NH via 3 hours ago

Looking for Work Around New Hampshire?

There are thousands and thousands of jobs on Patch.com sites right now!By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 21, 2015

PrescottParkArtsFest(@PrescottPark)

she’s winding down. Peter Pan closing night tomorrow (Sunday)! Last chance to catch this magic.…https://t.co/Qu245THcnr/ via 3 hours ago

Check Out Open Houses in Portsmouth

Here are the listings for this weekend.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 21, 2015

Kiwanis Club of The Seacoast

Installation of our new District Governor, Bart Stevens. via 1 Like 4 hours ago

The Music Hall (@MusicHall)

A little bit of bobschneidermusic for a Saturday Night #PortsmouthNH #DRSSS @ The Music Hall Lofthttps://t.co/QYg8FVENW9/ via 5 hours ago

Dermatology and Skin Health to Participate in Challenge Walk MS

Practice MD James Campbell, and PA-C Michelle Roy head to Cape Cod to Help Raise Funds and Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis ResearchBy BOLDWERKS (Open Post) Aug 21, 2015

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - BOX ALARM 8/22/2015 5:11PM District: 4 WORTH PLAZA 103 CONGRESS ST PORTSMOUTH, NH via 8 hours ago

Check Out Versailles Avenue, Other Portsmouth Homes

These properties are new to the market.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - VEHICLE ACCIDENT 8/22/2015 4:37PM District: 2 SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE 2458 LAFAYETTE RD PORTSMOUTH, NH via 9 hours ago

Green Alliance and Kittery Community Market to Host Families Celebration

Families are welcome to attend the free outdoor event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 23.By GREEN ALLIANCE (Star Patcher) Aug 20, 20150

Portsmouth NH Fire(@portsmouthnhfd)

ECC FIRE - OUTSIDE FIRE 8/22/2015 3:40PM District: 1 80 BLUE HERON DR PORTSMOUTH, NH via 10 hours ago

Coming Up: Reggae at Red Hook Music Festival and Moonface!

Upcoming events in Portsmouth, Nh. Reggae @ Redhook Music Festival and Moonface at 3S ArtspaceBy PORTSMOUTH FORWARD (Open Post) Aug 20, 20150Patch LocalStream

PortsmouthNH.com(@PortsmouthNHcom)

Singer-Songwriter, Bob Schneider, is playing at the Music Hall Loft tonight! Get your details here:http://t.co/RcfhT8lVyY/ via 10 hours ago

Leaked Ashley Madison Data Includes NH Government Domains

Those who were exposed in the data hack can be traced back to municipal offices in the Granite State; federal departments, military.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 20, 2015

Kiwanis Club of The Seacoast

International President Dr. John Button addresses the House of Delegates at District Convention. via 1 Like 10 hours ago

Seacoast Public Health Network Offers Free Class

October course will help better prepare the community for emergencies.By MCOOK (Open Post) Aug 20, 2015

Prescott Park Arts Festival via 9 Likes 12 hours ago

Portsmouth Crime, Arts, Politics, Opinion, and More

Some of the posts and stories on Portsmouth NH Patch so far this week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 19, 2015

The Buzz: 5 Steps for a Bee-utiful Lawn

Purely Organic Lawncare offers tips to keep bee populations and lawns thriving.ByGREEN 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 via 2 hours ago

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/ via 3 hours ago

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 via 4 hours ago

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 via 2 Likes 5 hours ago

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/ via 5 hours ago

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... via 2 Likes 5 hours ago

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... via 3 Likes 6 hours ago

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 via 4 Likes 6 hours ago

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. via 65 Likes 7 hours ago

Eversource Proposes Burying Northern Pass Power Lines

Company unveils $3 billion “Forward NH Plan” to jumpstart clean energy project.ByTONY 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/ via 7 hours ago

Patton: The Naked Truth About Hampton Beach

Two state legislators are proposing a bill to curtail toplessness at Hampton BeachByGARY 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 via 5 Likes 7 hours ago

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 via 8 hours ago

Trio Cleonice Performs Aug. 23

2015 Historic Portsmouth Chamber Music kicks off with violin, cello and piano trio.ByTONY 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 via 1 Like 8 hours ago

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 via 2 Likes 8 hours ago

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 via 9 Likes 9 hours ago

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 via 5 Likes 9 hours ago

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/ via 22 hours ago

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 via 23 hours ago

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) via 15 Likes 23 hours ago

Bob Schneider to Perform in Portsmouth Aug. 22

Musician brings The King Kong Suite to The Music Hall’s singer-songwriter series.ByTONY 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 ... via 8 Likes yesterday

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... via 20 Likes yesterday

Looking for Work in Portsmouth?

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

Strawbery Banke Museum via 7 Likes yesterday

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. via 1 Like yesterday

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 via 6 Likes yesterday

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 via 9 Likes yesterday

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.ByNICHOLAS 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.ByPATCH 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