Criteria for Electing Candidates: Preserving the Historic Nature of the City
By Editorial Staff et al Our examination of criteria for evaluating City…
Proposed Criteria for Considering Our Candidates
By Editorial board et al An important election is nearly upon us.…
Did you know… the City can’t properly estimate even simple things.
Did you know that Portsmouth's multifamily parking requirements underestimated actual parking demand…
There’s Some Kinks in the Portsmouth School District Budget
By Lauren Tayler School budget preparers have a reputation for tugging at…
You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave…
Did you know.... It wasn’t enough to allow City residents to simply…
Did you know… Portsmouth’s “green” electricity is 40% more
Of the 107 households that signed up for Portsmouth's green energy option,…
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…
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…
