Portsmouth news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Portsmouth, New Hampshire:
Local News
- Portsmouth City Council Approves Budget for 2023 (Portsmouth Herald, March 15, 2023) - The Portsmouth City Council has approved a budget for 2023 that includes a 2.5% increase in property taxes.
- New Restaurant Opens in Downtown Portsmouth (Seacoast Online, March 10, 2023) - A new restaurant called "The Kitchen" has opened in downtown Portsmouth, offering a menu of farm-to-table cuisine.
- Portsmouth Police Department Launches New Community Outreach Program (Portsmouth Patch, March 8, 2023) - The Portsmouth Police Department has launched a new community outreach program aimed at building relationships with local residents and improving communication.
Regional News
- Seacoast Region Experiences Unseasonable Warmth (Boston Globe, March 15, 2023) - The Seacoast region, including Portsmouth, has experienced unseasonable warmth in recent days, with temperatures reaching into the 60s.
- New Hampshire Senate Passes Bill to Increase Funding for Education (New Hampshire Union Leader, March 14, 2023) - The New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill that would increase funding for education in the state, including a boost for Portsmouth schools.
National News
- Biden Administration Announces New Initiative to Combat Climate Change (CNN, March 15, 2023) - The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to combat climate change, which includes investments in clean energy and infrastructure.
- US Economy Adds 200,000 Jobs in February (AP News, March 10, 2023) - The US economy added 200,000 jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports
- Portsmouth High School Hockey Team Advances to State Championship (Portsmouth Herald, March 14, 2023) - The Portsmouth High School hockey team has advanced to the state championship game after defeating rival Dover High School.
- UNH Men's Basketball Team Wins America East Championship (Seacoast Online, March 12, 2023) - The University of New Hampshire men's basketball team has won the America East championship, earning a spot in the NCAA tournament.