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Columbus Day? Indigenous People’s Day? What’s At Stake?

This is the first story in a series covering the Italian-American experience…

Mike Anderson November 18, 2023

EntertainmentLocal History

A Last Hurrah – or Huzzah – for Portsmouth 400

Ah, New Year’s – the champagne, the parties, the countdown for the…

Mike Anderson November 17, 2023

Local HistorySeacoast Region

What do you know about traffic circles?

Editor October 29, 2023

EntertainmentLocal HistoryOutdoor activities

A Quintessential Portsmouth Experience

By Mike Anderson A friend from out of town asks you to…

Mike Anderson September 21, 2023

EntertainmentLocal HistorySeacoast RegionTravel

Losing track of time on Star Island

How far would you have to go to leave your modern life…

Mike Anderson September 2, 2023

Local HistorySea LevelsSeacoast Region

Part VI – Tides and Storm Surges:

Nothing to Do with Changes in Sea Level Part VI of our…

Editor August 25, 2023

EntertainmentEventsLocal History

Tall Ships Offer a Glimpse Into the Age of Sail

By Mike Anderson Portsmouth is one of the best places to indulge…

Editor August 16, 2023

EntertainmentLocal History

The Moffatt Ladd House: Mansion and Museum

 A rosebush, planted in 1763 to commemorate a wedding, still grows in…

Mike Anderson August 4, 2023

Local HistorySeacoast Region

Exploring the John Paul Jones House

By Mike Anderson Portsmouth is celebrating its 400th year, and one great…

Mike Anderson June 15, 2023