Indoor Film: In the Heights, Thursday September 23
August 20, 2021In Washington Heights, a likable and magnetic bodega owner hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.
Outdoor Drop-In Mending, Saturday September 25
August 20, 2021Bring your to-be-mended pile and join library staff for a drop-in morning of mending!
Outdoor Mending Workshop: Knitwear Refresh, Saturday September 18
August 20, 2021Learn to patch a hole in your favorite sweater or other knits with fabric artist Maya Critchfield...
Indoor Mah Jongg Begins Saturday September 11
August 20, 2021Learn Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free, and fun for all ages...
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Outdoor Guitar Sundays continue September 12!
August 20, 2021This month the library hosts David William Ross on Classical Guitar.
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City Starts Work on 95 Mechanic St. Seawall Reconstruction on Aug 23
August 18, 2021As planned, ACK Marine, under contract to the City’s Department of Public Works, will begin work Monday, August 23, 2021 on the project to rebuild the seawall at 95 Mechanic Street.
Portsmouth is Sole NH Municipality to Earn GFOA Triple Crown Medallion for Fiscal Reporting
August 10, 2021The City of Portsmouth has earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Medallion for winning all three awards possible for exceptional financial reporting.
DPW Stormwater Division Premieres "Think Blue" Video and Instagram Account
August 5, 2021Two years ago, the Water/Stormwater Division of the Portsmouth Department of Public Works introduced “Blue, the Happy Fish” as a mascot for its efforts to educate the public about increasing their water use efficiency and protecting Portsmouth’s water resources. An annual series of messages encourages the public to “Think Blue” when it comes to lawn care, leaf collection, proper disposal of household hazardous waste and pet waste.
Subject Arrested on Multiple Charges Stemming From Domestic Dispute
August 5, 2021Shortly before 1:00 AM on August 5th, Portsmouth Police were dispatched to the parking lot of the Quality Inn at 1190 Lafayette Road for a reported motor vehicle crash. A vehicle had crashed into two parked vehicles in the lot, causing extensive damage.
Water Supply Status Report August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021Voluntary Water Restrictions Lifted
Over ten inches of rain fell on the Seacoast area of New Hampshire in July. This amount of rain has significantly reduced the 12-month annual rainfall deficit we had been experiencing so far this year.