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How co-living fits Mark McNabb's vision for downtown Portsmouth
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (206+ words) Developer Mark McNabb is bringing co-living to Portsmouth. He explains why this project and others that don't maximize profit are important to him. PORTSMOUTH " Developer Mark McNabb believes his plan to redevelop the former J.J. Newberry department store with the city's…...
Portsmouth leaders seek $400,000 to pay attorneys fighting lawsuit
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (133+ words) Portsmouth's city attorney and city manager say $400,000 is needed to pay outside attorneys fighting a Banfield Road contamination lawsuit. PORTSMOUTH " The City Council has scheduled a public hearing March 16 on a request from City Manager Karen Conard for a $400,000 supplemental…...
Portsmouth mayors endorse Stefany Shaheen in 2026 U.S. House race
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (211+ words) PORTSMOUTH "Stefany Shaheen, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Hampshire's 1st District, received endorsements from city leaders past and present, including multiple mayors during a Feb. 19 gathering. Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Jo Kelley, former mayors Jack Blalock, Tom…...
Walter Wakefield dead after fight to keep condemned Portsmouth bookstore
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (90+ words) Walter Wakefield has died, not long after ending fight to keep his condemned Portsmouth bookstore. He had 21 book-filled cars on the property. Walter Wakefield dead after fight to keep condemned Portsmouth bookstore PORTSMOUTH " Walter Wakefield, longtime owner of the condemned…...
Man shoots self at condemned Portsmouth bookstore, flown to Boston
1+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) Portsmouth police are investigating after a medical call for a man with serious injuries at the condemned bookstore where 21 cars have sat for years. PORTSMOUTH " Police said a man was hospitalized Feb. 11 after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the…...
Portsmouth resident access parking plan changed. Here's latest.
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (140+ words) Portsmouth plan to charge non-residents to park in certain areas is changed and recommended for approval. Details for downtown workers and more here. PORTSMOUTH " The city's Parking, Traffic and Safety Committee voted Feb. 5 to recommend adoption of a pilot Resident…...
Portsmouth child-care crisis gets council's attention
2+ week, 1+ day ago (90+ words) Portsmouth City Councilor Annie Hopkins advocates for city to help with a lack of access to affordable and available child care. PORTSMOUTH " City Councilor Annie Hopkins advocated for the city to help address the lack of access to affordable and…...
New City Tobacco and Beverage Center sign approved in Portsmouth
2+ week, 1+ day ago (119+ words) The owners of The City Tobacco and Beverage Center at 822 Route 1 Bypass recently received approval for a new sign. New City Tobacco and Beverage Center sign approved in Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH " The owners of The City Tobacco and Beverage Center at…...
Portsmouth council warns about tough budget, worries about taxes
2+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Will Portsmouth incentivize retirements as officials work on next city budget? Here's what councilors are saying. PORTSMOUTH " Multiple city councilors talked this week about how hard it will be this year to put together a new budget for fiscal year…...
Portsmouth to hold Elwyn Park sidewalks, traffic project meeting
2+ week, 2+ day ago (104+ words) Portsmouth's Department of Public Works is hosting an Elwyn Park sidewalks and traffic calming project public information meeting. Portsmouth to hold Elwyn Park sidewalks, traffic project meeting PORTSMOUTH " The city's Department of Public Works is hosting an Elwyn Park sidewalks…...