20+ hour ago   (787+ words) PORTSMOUTH — City Councilor Kate Cook raised the possibility of creating a Heritage Commission to protect historic homes outside the city’s historic district from demolition. Cook pointed to hearing “some very significant questions that have been raised by residents in the…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (234+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city has announced a laser show will join the traditional fireworks for its annual Independence Day celebration Friday, July 3 at South Mill Pond to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The alcohol-free event is sponsored by…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (71+ words) Attorney for Portsmouth says ex-Toyota dealership owner James Boyle's underlying plan for his property is blocking a settlement and will never happen. Portsmouth vs. ex-car dealer James Boyle legal fight takes new turn after 16 years PORTSMOUTH — Former Toyota of Portsmouth…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (730+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city's Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected a Hill Street property owner’s request for multiple variances needed to redevelop a site located near both downtown and the West End. Bruce Sommer, the owner of 181 Hill St., sought to demolish…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1635+ words) What started off as a close-fought battle in the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Championship very quickly turned into a coronation — or thrashing, depending on your allegiance. No. 1 seed Kansas dominated No. 2 seed West Virginia 9-0 to earn both the Big 12 regular-season and tournament…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1079+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city has reached a contract with a New York artist to create a Good of the Hive mural and art project in the courtyard of the Portsmouth Middle School. Former city councilor Chris Dwyer, who now chairs the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (642+ words) Casey Bingham and Donovann Hall were heading to Providence after doing a job in Portsmouth for their employer when something caught Bingham’s eye. “Does it look like a car is in the water? I will not feel right driving by,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (831+ words) Among the vendors that caught Kennedy’s eye was Polimorphic, an AI chatbot that Newport would go on to pilot in early 2025. The city implemented a text version of the chatbot on its government website and later used the company’s voice…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (109+ words) Susan Norlin used to set out raw chicken for vultures, and plates of popcorn for pigeons. Now the town is cracking down. She fed the birds for years. Now Portsmouth is taking her to court. For years, Susan Norlin delighted…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (920+ words) Community support reflects the company’s growing reputation for quality drywall and painting work. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — PatchMaster Richmond West, a locally owned franchise of PatchMaster®, the nation’s leading drywall repair and painting company, has been named…...