Tag Archives: Portsmouth
Swastika painted on Portsmouth tree investigated
PORTSMOUTH — Police are investigating the spray-painting of a swastika on an Osprey Landing tree, alarming a resident who discovered it. The incident could be prosecuted as a hate crime, said Lt. Michael Maloney. The swastika was reported to police … Continue reading
Victimless Crime Spree Comes to the Big Screen
The Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth is screening Derrick J’s Victimless Crime Spree Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 7pm. All are welcome. Drinks and concessions are available for purchase with bitcoin (and dash). 2 large framed movie posters will go … Continue reading
Police directed to stop people from jumping off Portsmouth bridge
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Police in the New Hampshire city of Portsmouth will now be required to stop people from jumping off a popular bridge used to cool off during the summer. The Portsmouth Herald reports city officials posted signs … Continue reading
AFP-NH to host tax reform forum in Portsmouth
MANCHESTER — Americans for Prosperity – New Hampshire (AFP-NH) will host the third and final event in a series of forums on tax reform in Portsmouth on Wednesday. The event will bring together individuals and business owners who have been impacted … Continue reading
Man Found Dead Aboard Fishing Boat Docked in New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire authorities are investigating the death of a Maine man found aboard a fishing boat in Portsmouth. The Marine Patrol unit of the New Hampshire State Police says the body of 29-year-old Seth Caron of Brunswick, Maine, was found … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunswick, Dead Body, Fish Co-Op, Maine, Peirce Island, Portsmouth, Seth Caron
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Portsmouth flagger hit by SUV with ‘TRUMP1’ plates
PORTSMOUTH — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash report from a traffic flagger, who said he was injured by a driver with a “TRUMP1” license plate who fled the scene. Patrol officers and firefighters responded to the area of the … Continue reading
Portsmouth Could Consider Keno
City Councilor Brad Lown said he might make a motion to put a referendum on the ballot to allow Keno gambling in Portsmouth if the city could receive some of the proceeds. “If there is going to be revenue coming … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Education
Tagged Brad Lown, Kenogarten, Portsmouth
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NH State Police announce Sobriety Checkpoint in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The New Hampshire State Police will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint in the Portsmouth area during the week of August 6, 2017. The program, approved by the N.H. Highway Safety Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, … Continue reading
Police: Distracted Driving Crash Causes Gas Station Fire
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire say a man who was driving distractedly caused a gas station fire after crashing into a pump. The Portsmouth Herald reports police and firefighters responded to an emergency call from a Portsmouth … Continue reading
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Portsmouth City Council Changes Rules for Public Input
The Portsmouth City Council is changing the way it interacts with the public. After a spirited debate Monday night, Portsmouth City Councilors voted 7-1 to replace every other meeting’s public comment period with a public dialogue session. The dialogue session … Continue reading →