Portsmouth News

A homeless man accused of viewing pornography in the public library, then threatening to "blow up the building," was found incompetent but was released from a state hospital due to "budgetary issues," according to his attorney.

Old black and white photos of a Portsmouth gone by line the walls. Remember the old Victory Spa in the '30s? Few do, but Ed Barton is bringing back those old days with a bit of history and a lot of tasty comfort food at his new restaurant, Eddie B's Comfort Food and BBQ.

Based on feedback from residents and businesses, the Planning Board on Thursday night did not recommend changing a portion of Woodbury Avenue's name to Market Street, and will instead recommend the council look at other ways to prevent safety and traffic issues in the Woodbury neighborhood.

Portsmouth officials can go only so far in creating a sustainable city, said those at the forefront of green efforts.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that New Hampshire's senators say would provide millions of dollars in funding for improvements to the Pease Air National Guard Base and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Last Saturday evening 51 citizens turned out at a special reception in the 1812 Room at the Wolfeboro Inn to recognize the 250th anniversary of the naming of Wolfeboro and formally begin a year-long celebration of the history of the town.

Several ideas surfaced in a Tuesday public hearing on how to best spend $590,000 the city received from its use of eminent domain for the Portsmouth Middle School expansion and renovation project.

At 12:30 p.m. today, residents from Portsmouth, N.H., to Newbury and possibly beyond will hear a screeching wail coming from the Seabrook Station emergency alarms.

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Amy DeStefano was used to helping others, but she never expected she'd need others to help her.

A Court Street caller reported hearing gun shots, but an officer determined it was unfounded.

City officials are expressing support for a tentative plan that would see the city coming into federal and state wastewater treatment compliance by enhancing the treatment facility currently located at Pease.

A city woman whose arrest was posted on YouTube under the headline 'Portsmouth police stop and assault Asian woman,' appeared in the District Court Monday when she described her version of events and was convinced to hire a lawyer.

Portsmouth Firefighters Toy Bank needs the following items, new and unwrapped: Toy trucks, stuffed animals, hats, mittens, scarves, books, board games, sports equipment, MP3 players, movies, snow sleds, gifts for newborn to 16 years old, gift cards for Walmart, BestBuy, Fox Run Mall.

Selectmen expressed concerns about potential local problems if Portsmouth, N.H., expands and relocates its wastewater treatment plant farther up the Piscataqua River.

The Button Factory in Portsmouth, NH will hold its annual Open Studios on December 5 and 6, 2009 from 11AM to 5PM both days.

Caller reported her car was unlocked and $80 was stolen from her glove box. 10:15 a.m. - Report of a simple assault on Lafayette Avenue.

A free seminar on estate planning for the elderly is scheduled to take place Wednesday in Portsmouth.

Brianne Perl is one of dozens of students over the years whose tuition costs have been eased thanks to the Portsmouth College Women's Club.

Live Free Photography of Newmarket is relocating to a downtown location at 16 Sheafe St.