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37Events this week
5Free things to do
87New spots
97New stories

Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Portsmouth

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 37 events, day by day →

Hiking Yoga with Yoga on York

Sunday 7am · York Land Trust

Sunday Brunch at Shearwater Restaurant

Sunday 11:30am · Shearwater Restaurant

Johnny Mullenax and more

Sunday 7pm · The Press Room

Bowl-O-Rama 70th Anniversary Celebration

Monday 10am · Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday 5pm · Diversions Puzzles & Games

New in Portsmouth

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hera Skin and Wellness

Health & Wellness

Glow-up without the drama: Hera Skin and Wellness is a boutique med spa locals lean on for subtle, natural-looking results, from injectables (Botox, SkinVive) and RF microneedling to LaseMD Ultra resurfacing and customized facials.

heraskinandwellness.com

Chill Catering

Restaurants

Backyard feast, handled. If your next block party needs more than burgers, Chill Catering brings Portsmouth-friendly menus that scale from Muddy River BBQ to full-on lobster bakes and whole pig roasts, plus bar service and planning help.

chillcatering.com

La Maison Navarre - Pastry, Bistro, Wine Bar

Bakeries & Sweets

Paris in a bite: When you need a proper croissant fix or a midweek splurge of macarons in unique flavors, La Maison Navarre nails the authentic French patisserie vibe downtown with light bistro fare and a cozy wine bar that turns quick coffee runs into mini Parisian evenings.

mnpastry.com

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Most read in Portsmouth

The five stories Portsmouth readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Driver crashes into plane at Portsmouth, NH airport while running from police

    Driver is facing criminal charges after crashing into an unoccupied plane at Portsmouth International Airport while running from police.

    Full story at whdh.com

  2. This Portsmouth spot was named NH’s most iconic Italian restaurant

    Business Insider has named The Rosa in Portsmouth, New Hampshire as the most beloved Italian restaurant in the U.S.

    Full story at seacoastonline.com

  3. The spotted lanternfly is finally in NH, unfortunately - Manchester Ink Link

    The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food has confirmed the presence of a "small number" of spotted lanternflies in Salem, marking the first field detection of the invasive pest in the Granite State.

    Full story at manchester.inklink.news

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