Independence Day falls midweek this year, but you can start the celebration early with a number of notable weekend events in the Portsmouth area. Here...
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Top five things to do: June 22-24
The first weekend of summer offers so many worthy events on the Seacoast that we’ve upped our normal top-five roundup to a full top 10.
Open Doors: Alec Liberman
This time last year, Alec Liberman was living in a spacious farmhouse in Londonderry. Today, his life is contained in a 36-foot, 1967 Chris-Craft houseboat...
Port Watch: Week of June 18
The scorching heat in the forecast this week will not prevent a steady flow of marine traffic from entering Portsmouth Harbor. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: June 15-17
A number of firsts occur this weekend, including the first PPAF concert of the year, the first Hackmatack show of the year, and the first live performance by a new local band.
Port Watch: Week of June 11
Two ships arrived in port Sunday, and at least a couple of others are expected during the week. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: June 8-10
Tens of thousands of people will flock to downtown Portsmouth on Saturday for the annual Market Square Day celebration. But that’s not the only notable this weekend.
Style Q’s: Christine Wells
Sustainable style blogger Jennifer Moore, aka Recovergirl, chats with Christine Wells a local artist how is free as a bird.
Port Watch: Week of June 4
A rainy Monday sets the stage for an unusually quiet week at the Port of New Hampshire. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do: June 1-3
The first days of June bring a torrent of exciting events to the Seacoast, including live music, visual arts, theater, and a chowder festival that marks the start of the Prescott Park Arts Festival.
USS Manchester joins the fleet
Scenes from the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's newest warship at the New Hampshire State Pier on Saturday, May 26.
Port Watch: Week of May 28
The highlight of Memorial Day weekend in Portsmouth Harbor was the commissioning of the USS Manchester on Saturday. The Manchester departs for its homeport in San Diego on Tuesday afternoon, and a large tanker will make its way into the harbor shortly thereafter. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Aboard the USS Manchester
A futuristic-looking vessel made its way into Portsmouth Harbor on Monday, May 21. It turned around near the equally futuristic-looking towers of the Sarah Mildred...
Top five things to do: May 24-27
We’re releasing our top-five events roundup a day early this week so that we can include Hit the Decks, an annual milestone that marks the unofficial start of summer on the Seacoast.
Port Watch: Week of May 21
It’s an exceptionally busy Monday morning in Portsmouth Harbor. The Golden Cecilie set sail from Sprague River Road and was promptly replaced by the Chem...
Top five things to do: May 18-20
Two local arts festivals highlight this weekend’s top events. There’s also some other great art, theater, and music coming to area venues.
Port Watch: Week of May 14
The curiously named Ionic Huntress is due into Portsmouth Harbor on Wednesday. Get the details on her and other marine activity in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do: May 11-13
Mother’s Day weekend offers loads of music, theater, a clothing swap, and a tour of Portsmouth’s most impressive kitchens. Get the details on some of...
Port Watch: Week of May 7
A steady stream of vessels will be heading in and out of Portsmouth Harbor this week and into the weekend. Learn about who’s coming and going in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Top 10 things to do: May 4-6
There’s so much happening this first weekend of May that we could not confine our highlights to a mere five events like usual. Instead, we’ve got a top-10 roundup.
Port Watch: Week of April 30
The BBC Weser came and went over the weekend, and two more ships are expected to arrive in port over the next few days. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: April 27-29
Those seeking to indulge in the arts this weekend have diverse options to choose from all over the Seacoast, with events in Portsmouth, Lee, Eliot, and Dover making our top-five list.
Port Watch: Week of April 23
A couple of ships arrived in Portsmouth Harbor over the weekend, one of which set sail Monday morning. The other is still in port, and...
Top five things to do: April 20-22
Though April has felt like an extension of winter, many of this weekend’s top events are themed around spring and the outdoors. Learn about some of the highlights in our weekly top five.
Open Doors: Amber Rae
The turning point in Amber Rae’s creative evolution came in San Francisco when she helped a friend interested in drag with his clothes and makeup....