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  • 3 days ago | fosters.com | Jeff McMenemy

    PORTSMOUTH — The city’s popular skateboard park off Route 33 has a new name. The City Council voted unanimously June 23 to rename it the Chris Rice Skateboard Park after a longtime Portsmouth resident who played a key role in its development. The park opened in late 2023 with a ribbon cutting held in May 2024.

  • 1 week ago | fosters.com | Jeff McMenemy

    Portsmouth City Council approved $551,638 for school security upgrades. The funds are surplus from the Lister Academy conversion project. Upgrades may include cameras, door hardware, and exterior lighting. Recommendations stem from Homeland Security reviews conducted every three years. PORTSMOUTH — The City Council has authorized the School Department to use $551,638 toward school security upgrades.

  • 1 week ago | fosters.com | Jeff McMenemy

    Pease Development Authority (PDA) raises Portsmouth International Airport's daily parking fee by $2. The new $9 daily rate, effective January 1, 2026, is the first increase since 2017. The PDA cited rising operating costs and capital improvements as reasons for the increase. Despite the increase, Portsmouth's parking rates remain lower than regional airports.

  • 2 weeks ago | fosters.com | Jeff McMenemy

    A mural of Ona Judge, a former slave of George and Martha Washington who escaped to freedom in Portsmouth, will be installed on the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s Court Street building. The mural, part of the "History Through Art" initiative, will depict Judge's escape and the community's support in defying the Fugitive Slave Law. The Historic District Commission approved the mural, praising its artistic merit and historical significance.

  • 2 weeks ago | fosters.com | Jeff McMenemy

    The Old Ferry Landing restaurant in Portsmouth, NH, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The restaurant has been owned and operated by the Blalock family for three generations. Known for its seafood, particularly fried scallops and clams, the restaurant maintains a casual atmosphere. The Blalock family credits the restaurant's success to its loyal staff and family-friendly environment.

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Jeffrey McMenemy
Jeffrey McMenemy @JeffreyMcMenemy
23 Oct 23

Portsmouth board approves first Tesla sales gallery in New Hampshire https://t.co/xPlqvqA0fv @seacoastonline

Jeffrey McMenemy
Jeffrey McMenemy @JeffreyMcMenemy
23 Oct 23

Portsmouth board rejects demolition request to raze 1960s era home with two duplexes, as number of demolition requests in popular city continues to rise https://t.co/6ybY1ZVhj8 @seacoastonline

Jeffrey McMenemy
Jeffrey McMenemy @JeffreyMcMenemy
11 Oct 23

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease back to normal flights operations after having to ban large aircraft from taking off or landing last Friday because fire trucks weren't functioning https://t.co/cOO6ZXmxDa. @seacoastonline