Portrait Of America's First Black Elected Official To Hang In New Hampshire State House

Newmarket Rep. Wentworth Cheswill, a free biracial man regarded as the state’s first landowner of African descent, was elected in 1801.

Connections Peer Support Executive Director Poisson Named Peer Professional Of The Year From NAMI NH

NAMI NH selected Fred Poisson, of Connections Peer Support, as it Peer Professional of the Year.

Putts for Paws Golf Tourney | Puppetry Camp | Summer Concerts | More: Portsmouth Week Ahead Events

Also: Storytime in the Park, Pilates, Crochet for Beginners, Meditation, Free Movies, Open Mic, Harlem Quartet, Memory Cafe.

City Of Portsmouth DPW Hosts Vaughan Mall Restoration Project Meeting July 22

See the latest announcement from the City of Portsmouth.

New Board Leadership, Big Milestones & A Sneak Peek At Street.Life! 2026, The Chamber's Largest Celebration

The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth elected new board members at its June meeting; street.life! 2026 slated for Sept. 9.

Portsmouth Public Library: We Craft July 17

See the latest announcement from the Portsmouth Public Library.

American Independence Festival | Yard Sales | Farmers Markets | More: Portsmouth NH Patch Weekender

Arts in the Park; low-cost pet vaccination clinic; storytimes; workshops; Louise Bichan performs; SoulCollage; bake sales; fundraisers.

Portsmouth Traffic Circle Work Brings Daytime Shoulder Closures On I-95, NH-16 Through September

Shoulder closures and narrowed ramps are planned Monday through Thursday near the Portsmouth Traffic Circle.

Portsmouth Public Library: French Language Discussion Group July 17

See the latest announcement from the Portsmouth Public Library.

Bands Perform | Comics Get Off The Couch | Art & Print Workshops | More: Midweek Events For Portsmouth

Gentle morning yoga; storytimes; candle, suncatcher, and stained glass workshops; Majestic presents “The Secret Garden”; farmers markets.

Granite Outdoor Alliance To Host Networking Paddle On Sagamore Creek July 15

The Alliance's Rocktails & Streams series encourages connections among businesses, organizations, and individuals who are helping grow NH.

Portsmouth Community Power Rate to Rise Aug. 1, Topping Eversource Default Price

The new default supply rate will be 14.949 cents per kWh, compared with Eversource's 14.009 cents.

Portsmouth Public Library: Writing Wild: A Storytelling And Creative Writing Workshop, July 15

See the latest announcement from the Portsmouth Public Library.

Summer Concerts Continue | Meditation | Storytime In The Park | More: Portsmouth’s Week Ahead Events

Pokémon Kids Club; K-5 Passport to America 250; The Roots of Liberty Zines; free Studio Ghibli movies; open art drop-in; cornhole tourney.

Portsmouth Public Library: Genealogy Workshop: Using Research To Verify A Family Story July 16

See the latest announcement from the Portsmouth Public Library.

RiverWoods Durham Earns Memory Care Seal Of Excellence

MCEN exists to recognize excellence, standardize, and strengthen dementia care practices.

Lamprey Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary Speaker Series; Expands Access Beyond Clinical Care

Community Matters has remained free to the public, reinforcing Lamprey Health Care’s mission to ensure access to resources for all.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Portsmouth For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Public Library: Local History: Rails Around Portsmouth, July 8

See the latest announcement from the Portsmouth Public Library.

Seacoast Science Center Expands Outdoor Access With New Adaptive All-Terrain Wheelchair

The wheelchair, crafted by Extreme Motus, is engineered for outdoor exploration, allowing users to traverse a variety of terrains.

Players Ring Theater Announces Its Mainstage Season 2026-27

“As Time Goes By,” an original work of time travel, comedy, and love, starts the season off in September.

Geno Marconi Pushes For State-Funded Defense In Lobster Roll Lawsuit

Geno Marconi was forced to retire from his position as the Director of Ports and Harbors last year when he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.

Portsmouth Public Library: Library Closed July 3 And July 4

The Library will be closed on July 3 and July 4. It will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6.

Portsmouth Announces July 3 Independence Day Celebration At South Mill Pond

Portsmouth’s annual Independence Day event returns July 3 with fireworks, live music and temporary street closures.

Where To Find First Responder Discounts Near Portsmouth

From a brand partner: Explore local businesses that offer savings and special deals for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.

U.S. Forest Service Reorg Talk | Films | Stories In A Park: Week Ahead Events On Portsmouth Patch

Also: Mary Fagan and State Street Combo perform 250 years of American music; library hosts trivia; wood project workshop; kids camp; more.

Greater Seacoast Community Health Receives $10,000 From Bank Of New Hampshire

Greater Seacoast Community Health served approximately 14,000 individuals throughout eastern Rockingham and Strafford counties.

Glass & Craft Festival | Yard Sales | Farmers Markets | Concerts | More: Portsmouth NH Patch Weekender

Also: Fisher Cats host Community Action Program fundraiser; Alex Myers talks “Revolution”; Zumba in the plaza; Peace Action annual meeting.

City Of Portsmouth: City Parks And Greenery Department Offers Free Public Prescott Park Garden Tours On Fridays

See the latest announcement from the City of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Summer Music Series Set After Needham Bank Steps In

Pleasant Street will close Saturday evenings from July 4 through Aug. 1 for the Pro Portsmouth concert series.

Dead Man's Testimony Used To Challenge Farmington Double Murder Case

Timothy Verrill is appealing the double murder conviction of Christine Sullivan and Jenna Pellegrini nine years ago in Farmington.

Joyful Musings: Celebrating Gorgeous Men, And The World Cup

Heeter: Full disclosure, I've never played a game of soccer in my life. But when I lived overseas, I found out “football” was a way of life.

Former Democrat Congressional Candidate Sent To Prison For Defrauding Disabled Woman

Former Seacoast attorney Justin P. Nadeau was sentenced in Rockingham County Superior Court to 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison.

Former Ports Director Marconi Wants Taxpayers To Pick Up His Legal Tab

Geno Marconi is a named defendant in the civil lawsuit brought by the owners of the Rye Harbor Lobster Pound, alleging unfair treatment.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events In Portsmouth For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Portsmouth.

Farmers Markets | Summer Concerts | Improv | Gifts & Crafts Fest: Mid-Week Events On Portsmouth NH Patch

Recycled Percussion reignites the 1990s; Revolutionary Living History; Gimme Gimme Disco; theatre; Christian young adult game night; more.

Rochester's Monarch School Of New England Gets $5,000 MVSB Sponsorship For 2026 Program

The Rochester school said the support will help expand nature-based learning for students with disabilities.

City Of Portsmouth: Water Division Issues Water Use Advisory Test

See the latest announcement from the City of Portsmouth.

Lamprey Health Care Events Hub Expands Access To Support And Resources

The org has launched a new Events page on its website, creating a centralized hub for community members to access programs, support groups.

Most New Hampshire Democrats Back Medicare For All. Stefany Shaheen Isn't One Of Them.

The frontrunner in the Democrats' District 1 congressional primary supports health care reforms, but won't commit to a single-payer system.