Did you know… only 107 households opted for the “green energy” option.
After all that work on community power, how many of us actually…
The Ice House: A Generous Scoop of Local Flavor
By Mike Anderson A friend once said that she hardly saw the…
Did you know… even the Portsmouth Dept of Public Works REJECTED community power.
Even the City’s own Department of Public Works turned down the chance…
The Ever-Evolving Portsmouth Music Scene is Playing It by Ear
By Emily Butler The Portsmouth music scene, as described by longtime local…
Did you know … the City will spend $26 MM for a new water pipe?
The City finally received a bid (just one) to replace the main…
Did you know… the City Council is playing tricks with the budget
You know those new full-time positions added in this year’s City budget? …
Did you know… Pease Golf gets water for free?
Did you know that the Pease Development Authority golf course uses the…
A Quintessential Portsmouth Experience
By Mike Anderson A friend from out of town asks you to…
Vince “Rip” Lombardi
The scene: the deserted Eileen Dondero Foley City Council Chambers at midnight…
Did you know that the City is buying custom manhole covers?
We told you that Portsmouth’s water and sewer rates are the highest…
Open Letter to the Editors of the Portsmouth Herald
I am addressing the Sept. 14, 2023, front page headline:…
South Mill Pond is a dumping zone
Did you know that the wastewater treatment plant has a waiver that…
36 new paid positions under this City Council
Did you know that, despite little growth in the City’s population, 36…
Did you know…City Council approved a $9.2 MM increase?
Did you know that the City Council approved a $9.2 million budget…
Did you know… $500 tax increase coming
Did you know that City budget increases will translate to a nearly…
“Wastewater 101:” Your Number One Chance to Learn About the Number Two Issue
This story presented information ahead of the City’s “Wastewater 101” meeting held…
Attention Portsmouth Residents!
The City Council election is in 57 days. So far, we have…
Biking: Exploring the Trail Mix of Life
By Emily Butler Riding a bike is one of the earliest forms…
Listen to the Resident Advocates
A statement addressed to the Portsmouth City Council in the public comment…
The Sizzling Portsmouth Real Estate Market
How Long Will it Last? Purchasers of homes in Portsmouth continued to…