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Hello Portsmouth! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Pet photo contest, princess party, and Cinderella + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebrate your pet’s personality: New Hampshire pet owners can enter a contest for Top Dog, Coolest Cat, Farm Friends, or Adorable Others, with prizes from American K9 Country. Submissions close August 8 -- submit your pet photo.
A top-ranked business climate: U.S. News & World Report ranked New Hampshire No. 1 for economic opportunity. State leaders cite economic freedom and fiscal discipline, and business groups note progress on housing and childcare -- see New Hampshire's ranking.
A path toward recovery: New hope for New Hampshire ash trees as imported biocontrol wasps build up and could curb emerald ash borer. Seed-grown replacements are planned, though biocontrol will not help mature trees -- track the ash-tree comeback.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest -- this one's $150 off right now.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sweat, Chill, Connect: This week, swap doomscrolling for the hot-cold rhythm at Banya - Sauna & Cold Plunge with room-sized saunas, a cedar hot tub, and an invigorating plunge that flips your brain from frazzled to focused. Go solo or bring a friend, then float home feeling restored.
Time to love your kitchen: Universal Factory Direct pairs thoughtful, budget-smart design with seriously solid cabinets featuring dovetailed, soft-close drawers and doors, plywood boxes, no particle board, plus Sherwin-Williams colors in over 158 styles. Book an in-person or virtual consult at their Portsmouth design center and finally get the layout your weeknight cooking deserves.
Small park, big vibes: When you need a reset between errands or a spot to let the kids burn off steam, Rock Street Park delivers a neighborhood playground, a hoop for a quick shootaround, and just enough green to make you forget email exists for a minute.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👨 Family Morning Out @ Families First Health & Support Center | Wednesday (8/5) at 9:30 AM – Bring the kiddos to Families First in Portsmouth for a midweek reset with crafts, stories, playtime, and a snack that tastes better when someone else provides it. A Wednesday morning hangout where tiny humans mingle, adults swap sanity tips, and everyone leaves a little lighter.
🏠 Two Houses One Tour @ Wentworth-Gardner House | Wednesday (8/5) at 11:00 AM – Two Houses One Tour is walking you from the Wentworth-Gardner to the Warner House, two furnished, Loyalist-owned time capsules where guides share the family gossip on picking the Crown, playing both sides, and living with the fallout. Small group, narrated stroll, water and postcards, $25.
🎳 Family Value Night @ Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center | Thursday (8/6) at 4:00 PM – Thursday nights call for Bowl-O-Rama, candlepin, and not cooking. For $19.95 per person you get two hours on the lanes, shoes, a slice, and a soda, plus the arcade bribes the kids while you call gutter balls 'cross-training.' Cheaper than takeout, and instantly tradition.
🎶 Loading Dock Concert: Stu Dias @ 3S Artspace | Thursday (8/6) at 7:00 PM – 3S rolls out the Loading Dock Concerts with Stu Dias outdoors, free with a suggested $12. Think Portsmouth sunset, a drink in hand, and the seacoast sound you swear you discovered at the Press Room. Bring the kids, wander the galleries, linger like a local.
🚶 Revolutionary Portsmouth Walking Tour @ Langdon House | Friday (8/7) at 1:30 PM – Trade treadmill for a 90 minute stroll through Portsmouth’s Revolutionary era drama, from the 1774 Fort William and Mary kerfuffle to tavern whisper campaigns and shipyard grit. Meet Langdon, Whipple, and John Paul Jones, rain or shine, one mile on sidewalks. Members $15, nonmembers $25.
👑 RGC Theatre Princess Party | Josie's Family Jams @ Prescott Park | Friday (8/7) at 4:00 PM – Got a tiny human who belts Let It Go on repeat? RGC Theatre’s Princess Party hits Prescott Park for Josie’s Family Jams, with pro vocals, sing-alongs, and sparkly storytelling, while you enjoy shade, snacks, and happy kids, plus a recommended-donation vibe that keeps it neighborly.
👑 Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella @ Wilcox Main Stage | Friday (8/7) at 7:00 PM – Cinderella takes over Prescott Park all summer, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical lighting up the waterfront with voices and that live theater glow locals secretly love. Easy family win, with select matinees and ASL-supported shows, a donation, and a Royal Reservation with a carriage photo.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Portsmouth report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 26%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. This house is wildThis circa 1750 Colonial in Portsmouth’s South End blends New England history with sharp 2025 updates, including a new roof, skylights, windows, cedar and Hardie siding, and blown-in insulation. Inside, about 1,800 square feet hold two bedrooms, one bath, and a first-floor ADU with clawfoot tub and built-in sauna. A private back patio, oversized shed, and off-street parking add everyday ease.
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