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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located in Rockingham County. Zip codes in Portsmouth, NH include 03801, 03802, and 03804. More Portsmouth information.

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Local news for Portsmouth, NH continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

6 hrs ago | SeacoastOnline

USS Virginia heading to Portsmouth shipyard

Senators from Maine and New Hampshire say the arrival of a new submarine at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will usher in a new era for the shipyard team.

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14 hrs ago | UnionLeader.com

Portsmouth nanny faces DWI, theft charges

Susanne Swanson had what can only be called a bad day Wednesday. Swanson, 35, of Portsmouth was involved two car accidents, arrested for driving under the influence and is probably facing more charges, including theft from a Rye home where she allegedly walked out on the two children she was supposed to be caring for.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Seacoast Online

Man who threatened to 'blow up' Portsmouth library released from state hospital

A homeless man accused of viewing pornography in the public library, then threatening to "blow up the building," was found incompetent but was released from a state hospital due to "budgetary issues," according to his attorney.

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Seacoast Online

Eddie B's to bring comfort cuisine to Portsmouth

Old black and white photos of a Portsmouth gone by line the walls. Remember the old Victory Spa in the '30s? Few do, but Ed Barton is bringing back those old days with a bit of history and a lot of tasty comfort food at his new restaurant, Eddie B's Comfort Food and BBQ.

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Seacoast Online

Planners vote to keep Woodbury Avenue name

Based on feedback from residents and businesses, the Planning Board on Thursday night did not recommend changing a portion of Woodbury Avenue's name to Market Street, and will instead recommend the council look at other ways to prevent safety and traffic issues in the Woodbury neighborhood.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

SeacoastOnline

Sustainable Portsmouth gets going with Saturday summit

Portsmouth officials can go only so far in creating a sustainable city, said those at the forefront of green efforts.

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Seacoast Online

Senate OKs millions for Pease base, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that New Hampshire's senators say would provide millions of dollars in funding for improvements to the Pease Air National Guard Base and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

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Carroll County Independent

Reception begins year-long celebration of Wolfeboro's 250th

Last Saturday evening 51 citizens turned out at a special reception in the 1812 Room at the Wolfeboro Inn to recognize the 250th anniversary of the naming of Wolfeboro and formally begin a year-long celebration of the history of the town.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

SeacoastOnline

Portsmouth mulls uses for eminent domain funds

Several ideas surfaced in a Tuesday public hearing on how to best spend $590,000 the city received from its use of eminent domain for the Portsmouth Middle School expansion and renovation project.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Nuclear plant sirens to be tested this afternoon

At 12:30 p.m. today, residents from Portsmouth, N.H., to Newbury and possibly beyond will hear a screeching wail coming from the Seabrook Station emergency alarms.

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WBZ TV

Reputed Yelling Jogger Wants NH Judge To Ease Ban

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Seacoast Online

Virus lands Portsmouth mom on heart transplant list

Amy DeStefano was used to helping others, but she never expected she'd need others to help her.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Seacoast Online

Portsmouth police log

A Court Street caller reported hearing gun shots, but an officer determined it was unfounded.

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The Citizen

Portsmouth likes plan to expand waste treatment center at Pease

City officials are expressing support for a tentative plan that would see the city coming into federal and state wastewater treatment compliance by enhancing the treatment facility currently located at Pease.

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SeacoastOnline

YouTube arrestee tells judge she was 'very panicked'

A city woman whose arrest was posted on YouTube under the headline 'Portsmouth police stop and assault Asian woman,' appeared in the District Court Monday when she described her version of events and was convinced to hire a lawyer.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Citizen

Portsmouth Firefighters Toy Bank

Portsmouth Firefighters Toy Bank needs the following items, new and unwrapped: Toy trucks, stuffed animals, hats, mittens, scarves, books, board games, sports equipment, MP3 players, movies, snow sleds, gifts for newborn to 16 years old, gift cards for Walmart, BestBuy, Fox Run Mall.

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SeacoastOnline

Eliot concerned about Portsmouth sewage treatment plant

Selectmen expressed concerns about potential local problems if Portsmouth, N.H., expands and relocates its wastewater treatment plant farther up the Piscataqua River.

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New Hampshire Magazine

Button Factory Open Studios

The Button Factory in Portsmouth, NH will hold its annual Open Studios on December 5 and 6, 2009 from 11AM to 5PM both days.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

SeacoastOnline

Portsmouth Police Log

Caller reported her car was unlocked and $80 was stolen from her glove box. 10:15 a.m. - Report of a simple assault on Lafayette Avenue.

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WMUR-TV Manchester

Estate Planning Seminar Opens Wednesday

A free seminar on estate planning for the elderly is scheduled to take place Wednesday in Portsmouth.

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