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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located in Rockingham County. Zip codes in Portsmouth, NH include 03804, 03802, and 03803. The median home price in Portsmouth is $390,000. More Portsmouth information.

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1 hr ago | SeacoastOnline

Movie theater moves forward in Portsmouth

Zyacorp Entertainment of Bedford on Friday announced that construction will soon begin on its Cinemagic Stadium 10 Theater, which is scheduled to open in November at Southgate Plaza.

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1 hr ago | SeacoastOnline

Planners OK Langdon Street subdivision in Portsmouth

The Planning Board on Thursday unanimously approved the subdivision of one lot, at the corner of Langdon and McDonough streets, into four new lots.

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2 hrs ago | SeacoastOnline

Portsmouth man charged with indecent exposure

Scheduled to appear in the Portsmouth Circuit Court on Monday for a charge alleging indecent exposure and lewdness is Terrance Regan, 21, of 226 Union St.

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2 hrs ago | SeacoastOnline

Portsmouth's ninth poet laureate is formulating a big question for you

Kimberly Cloutier Green will pose a question in the next few weeks - months perhaps - that she hopes will engage the entire community in conversation and contemplation.

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6 hrs ago | UnionLeader.com

Portsmouth driver distracted by Facebook hits utility pole

A local woman distracted by her cellphone crashed the vehicle she was driving into a telephone pole Saturday morning and suffered minor injuries, police said.

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9 hrs ago | UnionLeader.com

Portsmouth police DWI roadblock stops 179 motorists yielding 4 arrests

Police screened 179 drivers on Middle Street near Middle Road between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 2 a.m. Saturday.

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11 hrs ago | Foster's Daily Democrat

Homemakers adds two visiting nurses to Clinical Services Division

The Homemakers Health Services is pleased to announce the addition of two visiting nurses to its Clinical Services Division: Norma Juneau, RN and Barbara Laganiere, RN, both of Rochester.

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11 hrs ago | Foster's Daily Democrat

Community marks 11th Bike/Walk to Work Day And gets free breakfast around the region for the effort

Friday marked the 11th annual Bike/Walk to Work Day that promoted residents leaving their vehicles behind and exercising a healthier option for their commute.

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Fri May 17, 2013

UnionLeader.com

Inaugural 'Salute Our Soldiers' 5K and fundraiser Saturday in Portsmouth

Dignitaries and heroes will celebrate Armed Forces Day at the first annual 'Salute Our Soldiers' fundraiser Saturday, with proceeds to benefit the Seacoast Chapter of Veterans Count.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Portsmouth Chamber takes stand against N.H. casino

The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted unanimously Thursday, with one member abstaining, to oppose SB 152, the casino bill under debate in the New Hampshire Legislature.

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UnionLeader.com

Insurer seeks damages from 2010 gas explosion

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company brought the civil suit last week against the owner and developer of the Sewall Farms condominiums and several other defendants following the explosion caused by a propane gas leak inside Lori Breard's condominium at 16 Cortland Ave., Stratham, on June 23, 2010.

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BroadwayWorld.com

Teen Stage Ensemble's GODSPELL Opens at Seacoast Rep Tonight

The Teen Stage Ensemble at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre presents Godspell tonight, May 17th and Saturday May 18th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday May 19th at 2 p.m. The heart of the show Godspell is community--a group of people joining together, learning and growing together.

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Thu May 16, 2013

UnionLeader.com

Kmart will close Portsmouth store

The closure is part of a series of actions Sears Holding is taking to reduce ongoing expenses, adjust its asset base and "accelerate the transformation" of its business model, according to a statement issued by Howard Riefs, director of corporate communications, on Wednesday.

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SeacoastOnline

Denton seeking seat on Portsmouth City Council

I have always believed in civic duty and public service; first as an Eagle Scout, then as a U.S. Army officer, and now as a candidate.

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SeacoastOnline

Rye man named to conduct committee

Businessman Andrew Lietz of Rye was appointed to serve on the state's Alternate Panel of the Judicial Conduct Committee.

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SeacoastOnline

Prelude set to celebrate anniversary in Portsmouth

Its current owner, Holly Landgarten, said she first walked into the shop at 65 Market St.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Market Square Day logo to be revealed at fundraising event

This year Pro Portsmouth will unveil the Market Square Day logo at a fundraising event hosted by Alex and Ani, “Charmed by Charity” tonight.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

DES to present new report on nonpoint nitrogen sources for Great Bay

A new draft report by the N.H. Department of Environmental Services will be presented at a public meeting Thursday.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

NH officials approve sale of vacant campus

New Hampshire's Executive Council has cleared the way for the sale of the former Great Bay Community College campus in Stratham to a Portsmouth company that develops marine technologies.

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Wed May 15, 2013

UnionLeader.com

House committee votes 23-22 to kill casino bill

After nearly a month of hearings, testimony and discussions, the Joint House Finance and Ways and Means Committee voted Wednesday by the slimmest of margins to kill casino gambling.

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