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Hello Portsmouth! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Submarine overhaul, James Taylor and Joni Mitchell songs, and maple syrup making + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Portsmouth protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Income up despite higher taxes: Albany International reported Q4 2025 results, citing Engineered Composites sales growth, a 10.6 percent gross profit increase, and a strategic review of the Salt Lake City structures assembly business — get all the financial details.
Three funds, one mission: Plan NH is accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship and Fellowship Program, supporting Portsmouth-area and New Hampshire students in architecture, engineering, construction, and environmental studies, with applications due by April 10 — see how and when to apply.
Strategic fleet readiness move: The U.S.S. New Mexico attack submarine has arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine with 120 sailors and will undergo a major overhaul to remain a ‘deadly warfighting asset’ — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Brighten your week: Jardiniere Flowers is a family-owned Portsmouth staple, crafting lush arrangements for everyday moments and gifting. Think bouquets, curated boxes, even wine… all thoughtful and genuinely pretty, perfect for a desk refresh or that neighbor you’ve been meaning to thank.
Chalk up, Portsmouth: Salt Pump Portsmouth is a bouldering-only playground, lovingly nicknamed “The Donut Factory,” with classes to sharpen movement and youth programs for the littles. Expect plenty of problems, friendly crews, and laid-back vibes that make getting stronger feel like hanging out.
Sweet pie fix: Need a midweek morale boost? Popovers on the Square quietly cranks out coconut cream, chocolate cream, and key lime pies for easy pickup, perfect for sharing or for that “just a sliver” that turns into two. Treat yourself now, and let tomorrow you handle the crumbs.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
👪 Family Morning Out @ The Family Center at Families First | Wednesday (3/11) at 9:30 AM – If your crew is climbing the walls by breakfast, bring them to Families First in Portsmouth for a weekly Wednesday morning reset. Playtime, simple crafts, story circle, and a light snack, you know, the good stuff. Low-key, kid-approved, and mercifully social for the grownups.
📜 Journey Into Colonial Life Homeschool Program @ Strawbery Banke Museum | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:30 PM – Hands-on homeschool fun that digs into New Hampshire’s Abenaki heritage on Turtle Island, past and present. Your 5 to 10-year-olds get real history, not cartoon pilgrims, and you get the rare joy of watching curiosity outlast the snack breaks, for once.
🚀 Star Wars: Unlimited Weekly Play @ Diversions Puzzles & Games | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re a Jedi lifer or just here to shuffle and chat, the weekly Star Wars: Unlimited at Diversions lets you choose casual 1v1, Twin Suns, or draft. Play a few rounds, snag a weekly promo pack, and park in Worth Lot or Foundry Garage.
🎨 Saturday Open Art Studio @ Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Got a kid or teen with glitter in their DNA? This free Saturday art studio lets ages 5–17 run wild with paints, clay, and cardboard kingdoms, supplies included, no registration. For ages 5–12, you stick around, sip coffee, pretend you’re the intern, space is limited.
🎳 Fall Youth Bowling League @ Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:45 AM – Saturday mornings at Portsmouth’s Bowl-O-Rama are for letting the kids hurl balls at pins while you sip coffee and pretend it’s cardio. Youth league, ages 5 and up, 3–4 to a team, $16 a week, two 14-week sessions. Low-pressure, high-fives, real shoes.
📖 Spanish Storytime @ William Fogg Library (Eliot) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Bring your tiny humans to Spanish Storytime, a sweet, wiggle-friendly session for ages 0 to 5. Expect songs, stories, and a little vocab by osmosis, with lyrics provided so you can sing along, or at least mouth the words convincingly.
🐦 Bird Walk Wednesday @ Highland Farm Preserve (York) | Wednesday (3/18) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of midweek therapy is fresh air and feathered gossip, join White Pine Programs for a monthly bird walk at Highland Farm Preserve. Beginner friendly, easy-to-moderate trails, and free, just register at yorklandtrust.org/events. Borrow a birding backpack from York Public Library.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Portsmouth report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 40°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of rain before 1pm, then areas of fog and a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Areas of fog and a chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 10pm and 1am, then areas of fog and a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 52 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 39%
A chance of rain and patchy fog before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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