It’s shaping up to be a fairly busy week in Portsmouth Harbor, with two tugs, two barges, a cargo ship and a tanker expected between now and Saturday.

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Port Watch: Week of Sept. 10
After a day of tug maintenance on Monday, marine traffic resumes Wednesday in Portsmouth Harbor. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do: Sept. 7-9
Summer will not go quietly. On the contrary, there are dozens of big events coming up this weekend, including some outdoor festivals. Here are a...
Port Watch: Week of Sept. 3
A large ship arrived in Portsmouth Harbor Tuesday morning, and another is expected early Wednesday. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: Aug. 24-26
Local art, local music, local theater, local food, and local pride will all be on display this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of...
Port Watch: Week of Aug. 20
After a quiet stretch, things pick up a bit this week in Portsmouth Harbor. At least three cargo ships are expected in the coming days.
Port Watch: Week of Aug. 6
A tanker came and left Portsmouth Harbor over the weekend, and another is expected on Thursday. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do: Aug. 3-5
Our roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast includes art exhibitions, outdoor concerts, and other festive gatherings.
Port Watch: Week of July 30
After an exciting weekend of tall ships, marine activity in Portsmouth Harbor slows down this week, although a tanker arrived Sunday. Details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: July 27-29
Tall ships, visual arts, free comics, bluegrass and beer, rock ’n’ roll — here are some of the top happenings coming up this weekend on the Seacoast.
Port Watch: Week of July 23
Sail Portsmouth brings three tall ships to Portsmouth Harbor this week, and a number of cargo ships are expected as well. Learn more in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: July 20-22
With many worthy concerts, plays, exhibits, and festivals to choose from this weekend, we’ve crammed lots of events into our weekly top five. Here’s what...
Port Watch: Week of July 16
A tanker came and went over the weekend, and another set sail from the harbor this morning. One more is expected mid-week. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do: July 13-15
It’s an ideal midsummer weekend on the Seacoast, with plans for festivals, concerts, movies, and more. Learn about some of the highlights.
Port Watch: Week of July 9
Three ships are expected to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire this week, and another sets sail from the harbor on Wednesday. Details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of July 2
After a quiet stretch last week, shipping activity resumed in Portsmouth Harbor on Sunday. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do: June 29-July 1
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...