Local History: An Abundance of Cod — The Fishing Era at the Isles of Shoals, February 18
February 13, 2025An Abundance of Cod: The Fishing Era at the Isles of Shoals with Ann Beattie
Film Screening: Conclave, Thursday February 13
February 13, 2025Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks: The Great Migration: Military Service & a Diversified NH, Sunday February 16
February 12, 2025In The Art of War, Sun Tzu highlights the importance of using terrain to one's advantage. For African Americans, navigating the U.S. political and social landscape often required knowing when and where to engage. Many viewed military service as a means of achieving social mobility, financial security, and proving their patriotism.
Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle, Sunday February 16
February 12, 2025Join us for a Genealogy Research Huddle in the Special Collections Room! In sports, a huddle is when players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
City of Portsmouth NH and The Kane Company Resolve McIntyre Project Lawsuit
February 12, 2025The City of Portsmouth and The Kane Company announced today that they have reached a groundbreaking agreement that resolves the longstanding McIntyre lawsuits, representing a mutually beneficial outcome. In addition to resolving the lawsuits with no monetary damages for either party, the agreement demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing the housing crisis in Portsmouth, one of the City’s most pressing needs.
Film Screening: Conclave, Thursday February 13
February 11, 2025Conclave
2024. PG. 120 Minutes.
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.
Seacoast Camera Club Reception and Presentation, February 11
February 11, 2025Every winter the Seacoast Camera Club displays some of their best work at an annual exhibit — You won't want to miss this beautiful collection! Join us for the exhibit reception on February 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM featuring a presentation by Ben Williamson, photo editor for Down East magazine.
The Planner Society: Victorian Valentine Hearts, February 12
February 11, 2025Please join the Planner Society Wednesday, Feb 12th 7-8 pm on zoom for a workshop to make a Victorian Heart Valentine!
Community Power Coalition of NH Announces Increase in Portsmouth Community Power Rates, Effective March 3, 2025
February 11, 2025The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) has advised its member municipalities, including Portsmouth Community Power, that the electricity supply rates they had announced for the rate period February 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 will increase on March 3, 2025. The new Granite Basic default rate for residential and small commercial customers will increase from 8.9 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and remain in effect through July 31, 2025.
Accident on Lafayette Road at Mirona Road
February 11, 2025On 02/08/2025, at approximately 4:09 P.M., the Portsmouth Police Department, along with the Portsmouth Fire Department, responded to the intersection of Lafayette Rd. and Mirona Rd. for a two-vehicle collision. The initial on scene investigation determined both vehicles were in the northbound lanes on Lafayette Rd.