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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: Full speed ahead for hiring in 2026
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (110+ words) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard commander Capt. Jesse Nice assumed the post in June and is on a mission to hire 800-plus workers this fiscal year. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: Full speed ahead for hiring in 2026 KITTERY, Maine " Hiring hundreds of workers is…...
Vincenzo Panetta sentenced for Portsmouth parking garage death
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (102+ words) Vincenzo Panetta hears from victim's family as he is sentenced for negligent homicide in Portsmouth parking garage death. Vincenzo Panetta sentenced for Portsmouth parking garage death BRENTWOOD " Vincenzo Panetta, convicted of negligent homicide in the August 2023 fatal fall of Rochester…...
Portsmouth to hold inauguration for elected city officials
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (69+ words) The public is invited to the Portsmouth inauguration for City Council, Fire Commission, Police Commission and School Board members. Portsmouth to hold inauguration for elected city officials PORTSMOUTH " The public is invited to the inauguration for the City Council, Fire…...
Worth lot parking space rentals should end, Portsmouth councilor says
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (141+ words) City Councilor Andrew Bagley is pushing for Portsmouth to stop renting out Worth lot parking spaces to private entities. Worth lot parking space rentals should end, Portsmouth councilor says PORTSMOUTH " City Councilor Andrew Bagley is pushing for the city to…...
Portsmouth Holiday Lights Contest winners for 2025 announced
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (114+ words) PORTSMOUTH " The Citywide Neighborhood Committee Holiday Lights Contest once again received enthusiastic support from residents participating in this annual tradition. Mayor Deaglan McEachern ... Portsmouth Holiday Lights Contest winners for 2025 announced PORTSMOUTH " The Citywide Neighborhood Committee Holiday Lights Contest once again…...
Portsmouth studies charging non-residents to park where it's now free
1+ week, 3+ day ago (78+ words) Portsmouth leaders hope charging non-residents to park where it's now free will open up more spaces for residents. PORTSMOUTH " A proposed Resident Access Parking Program (RAPP) " aimed at creating space for residents in free downtown lots " will have to wait…...
Monster Troupe and Thriller: Stars of Portsmouth Halloween Parade in high demand
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) Monster Troupe and Portsmouth Thriller are fan favorites of the Halloween Parade. Here's a look behind the scenes at each group. PORTSMOUTH " The Portsmouth Halloween Parade will take to the streets on Friday, Oct. 31, and across the Seacoast, marchers are…...
Portsmouth still has 'way more' restaurants seats than people: Here are numbers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) Portsmouth has more restaurant seats than residents, with 31,271 seats for a population of about 23,000. Of the food permits issued, 169 included liquor licenses while 125 did not. Portsmouth still has 'way more' restaurants seats than people: Here are numbers PORTSMOUTH " There were…...
Portsmouth commits to $2.5 million aerial ladder fire truck expected to arrive in 2030
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (82+ words) Portsmouth fire chief William McQuillen gets approval from City Council for $2.5 million aerial ladder fire truck expected to be delivered in 2030. PORTSMOUTH " The City Council on Oct. 20 unanimously approved a resolution appropriating as much as $2.5 million to buy a new…...
Second Portsmouth downtown co-living project approved despite objections
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (886+ words) PORTSMOUTH " The city Planning Board has approved a second downtown co-living housing project proposed by developer Mark McNabb. The board voted Oct. 16 to grant a conditional use permit to change the use of the two upper floors at 14 Market Square…...