Sergeant Promotion
March 8, 2021On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Officer Brian Houde to the rank of Sergeant assigned to the Patrol Division.
Sgt. Houde is currently approaching his 16th year as a police officer. He began his career as a patrol officer with the Berwick Maine Police Department from 2005-2009. He joined the Portsmouth Police Department in 2009 where he has worked the last 12 years, serving the community in the Patrol Division.
City of Portsmouth Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 15th Consecutive Year
March 5, 2021The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Portsmouth for the fifteenth consecutive year, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2021 budget document.
City of Portsmouth Welcomes “Tree of Luck” Shamrock Decorating and Announces Lucky Kisses Contest
March 1, 2021Portsmouth Mayor Rick Becksted has announced a new community holiday project in the hopes that all eyes will be smiling! As with the Valentine’s Day "Tree of Love," people of all ages are welcome to create this St. Patrick’s Day- themed craft to hang on the Tree of Luck. To download the shamrock template, click here.
Lieutenant Promotion
February 26, 2021On Friday, February 19, 2021, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Sergeant Jon Aubin to the rank of Lieutenant assigned to the Patrol Division.
ONLINE Indigenous Stories: Dawnland and Dear Georgina Screening and Q&A
February 26, 2021ONLINE Indigenous Stories:
Dawnland and Dear Georgina Screening and Q&A
Monday March 15 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Online Library Programs with Zoom
February 26, 2021The library offers many programs online. Please visit our Library Calendar to see all upcoming events, with links to connect. Some events may require registration, after which you will receive the Zoom link by email.
Local History: Elvis Room, Tuesday February 23!
February 17, 2021Reminisce about a Portsmouth institution with this panel discussion. No registration required. Find out more here...
Star in our Family Film Festival!
February 17, 2021We invite children, families, or Quaranteams, with youth 18 years old and under, to submit a 5 minute original video. Find out more here!
We're Hiring: Virtual Job Screening February 25th!
February 11, 2021The Portsmouth School Department Office of Pupil Support is seeking quality applicants for a variety of positions.
Mr. Aaron Performance, Saturday February 6!
February 1, 2021Grab your shakers and your dancing socks and get ready for a musical dance party with Mr. Aaron! Families sign up here...