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Lonza, a multibillion-dollar company, struggles to get sign variance in Portsmouth
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (67+ words) Why are we rushing to bail out a multibillion-dollar corporation who wants to put up some signs?" asked a Portsmouth Zoning Board member. Lonza, a multibillion-dollar company, struggles to get sign variance in Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH " A city board postponed making…...
Portsmouth housing crisis threatens city's economy, committee warns
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (55+ words) Portsmouth leaders warn housing crisis is driving out workers, threatening jobs and vitality, as officials push urgent action to boost affordable housing. Portsmouth housing crisis threatens city's economy, committee warns PORTSMOUTH " Members of the Blue Ribbon Housing Committee weighed in…...
Portsmouth cherry blossoms near peak bloom at South Mill Pond
1+ week, 3+ day ago (55+ words) Portsmouth's cherry trees are blooming, symbolizing the city's peace treaty with Japan and its Sister City ties. Portsmouth cherry blossoms near peak bloom at South Mill Pond Cherry trees are beginning to bloom across Portsmouth, offering a vibrant reminder of…...
Portsmouth accepts loans for PFAS treatment, Fleet Street upgrades
1+ week, 5+ day ago (111+ words) Portsmouth will use state loans to fund PFAS treatment at the Greenland well and long'planned water, sewer and streetscape upgrades on Fleet Street. Portsmouth accepts loans for PFAS treatment, Fleet Street upgrades PORTSMOUTH " The City Council recently voted to accept…...
Portsmouth residents opt out as Community Power rate tops Eversource
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (109+ words) More than 370 Portsmouth residents opted out of Community Power after its electric rate rose above Eversource, triggering a City Council debate over costs and consumer impact. PORTSMOUTH " More than 370 Portsmouth residents opted out of using the Community Power Coalition of…...
New Hope Baptist Church to celebrate 59th anniversary in Portsmouth
2+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) PORTSMOUTH " New Hope Baptist Church is inviting the community to celebrate its 59th anniversary. The service is scheduled for 3: 30 p. m. on April 26, 2026, at 263 Peverly Hill Road in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to a community announcement. The celebration will feature a guest sermon…...
Portsmouth neighbors suffer setback in historic barn vs. new homes fight
2+ week, 3+ day ago (86+ words) Portsmouth neighbors who oppose demolishing a historic barn and replacing it with two new homes suffer a setback. PORTSMOUTH " A city board recently rejected a request from a group of neighbors to hold a rehearing on its decision to grant…...
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ongoing water leak cause investigated
2+ week, 4+ day ago (99+ words) KITTERY, Maine " Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Navy officials on April 23 were still investigating a water leak on the Seavey Island base first discovered April 19. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ongoing water leak cause investigated KITTERY, Maine " Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Navy officials…...
Portsmouth plans big parking changes. Residents can have say first.
2+ week, 4+ day ago (81+ words) Portsmouth residents will get their say on a pilot program aimed at increasing parking availability for residents and discounts for workers. .. PORTSMOUTH " City residents will get their say May 4 on a proposed pilot program aimed at increasing parking availability for…...
Portsmouth fire strikes carriage house at Lincoln Ave. home
2+ week, 5+ day ago (96+ words) PORTSMOUTH " Firefighters are investigating the cause of an April 21 one-alarm blaze that burned an unoccupied detached carriage house behind a home. The late-night fire occurred at 188 Lincoln Ave. ,. .. Portsmouth fire strikes carriage house at Lincoln Ave. home PORTSMOUTH " Firefighters are…...