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.
Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox)
February 10, 2025Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a rare disease that is caused by infection with mpox virus, of which there are two distinct clades (genetic types) identified. Mpox belongs to the Orthopox genus, which also includes the viruses that cause smallpox and cowpox.
Seacoast Camera Club
February 10, 2025Don't miss the annual exhibit of the Seacoast Camera Club! Reception and presentation by Ben Williamson on February 11!
Seacoast Camera Club: Exhibit, Presentation, & Reception
February 10, 2025See the exhibit through March 1. Join us for the reception and presentation by Ben Williamson, photo editor of Down East Magazine on Tuesday February 11!