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Saturday, December 21, 2024
2025 Citizen Police Academy applications due Jan. 8
Interested in attending the 2025 Citizen Police Academy. With 20 open slots as of 12/20, here's the link with the application, waiver, and additional information. https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/police/2025-citizens-police-academy Note: They will NOT hold classes during the week of February vacation.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024It’s a Gingerbread Wonderland at the Portsmouth Historical Society through Dec. 30
PORTSMOUTH--The holiday season has arrived and with it comes the Portsmouth Historical Society’s 34th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition. On Friday, Dec. 6, at the Gingerbread Reception and Community Judges’ Awards, the following edible creations have emerged victorious:Adult– Greenhouse at Snug Harbor Farm by Alex Lewis, Ali White, Doreen LewisMulti-Generational- Bus Adventure by The ReisdorfsTeen- Winter Wonderland by Elin Maffee and Zola PezzettiYouth- Puddle Dock Barnyard by Cole
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024CSX RAILROAD CROSSING WORK ON MARKET STREET EXTENSION
PORTSMOUTH—Railroad owner CSX will begin critical repair work at the railroad crossing on Market Street to replace their tracks into the Port Authority. CSX has advised the City that this is emergency work and could not wait until January when the work could have been more optimally coordinated. Traffic flow will be maintained on Market Street during initial work on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Beginning at 9:15 am on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and throughout the day on Thursday, Dec. 19, the area in the immediate
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Monday, December 09, 2024City of Portsmouth NH announces parking and road closure details for Pro Portsmouth’s First Night Portsmouth on Dec. 31, 2024
PORTSMOUTH – Pro Portsmouth’s First Night 2025 takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 from 3 to 8 p.m., highlighted by the annual fireworks show at 7:30 p.m. at South Mill Pond. Due to construction barricades in front of North Church, there will be no ice sculptures on display this year.To facilitate a safe and entertaining First Night, the dog park, courts, and a large portion of the parking lot near the South Mill Pond Playground will close at 8 a.m. on Dec. 31 to allow for safely staging the fireworks.
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Monday, November 25, 2024City of Portsmouth NH Welfare Department seeks gift card donations suitable for older kids
PORTSMOUTH – As is their annual holiday tradition, the City of Portsmouth Welfare Office is collecting gift cards for families who have older kids that are not typically served by other gift donation programs in the City.Welfare Department Director Jodi Carnes said, “Local agencies who provide holiday assistance do a wonderful job here in Portsmouth, but teenagers can often be an overlooked population that we serve. To help close that gap, the Welfare Department is again collecting gift cards in small
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Saturday, November 23, 2024Register for City of Portsmouth NH Citywide Neighborhood Committee Annual Holiday Lights Contest by Dec. 5
PORTSMOUTH– The Citywide Neighborhood Committee’s Holiday Lights Contest is a cherished tradition in Portsmouth and it gives residents another reason to celebrate together this holiday season. Registration for this year’s contest opened Nov. 20, 2024. The Committee will create a map of the Holiday Lights Contest entries so residents and visitors can tour the houses. The completed map will be available on the Holiday Lights Contest webpage after registrations close on Thursday, Dec. 5. Residents are invited
