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Good day Portsmouth! We’re here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today’s newsletter:

Interested in a fishing career? This Portsmouth-based apprenticeship is taking applications.
Which Portsmouth drivers were charged in the latest State Police roundup?
How close is Portsmouth to blowing its winter road budget?

Also on today’s calendar: Our Future Climates: a 2026 Science Update for New Hampshire and New England and 7 more events.

Today’s riddle: I’m afraid of elevators. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 28 and low of 25 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 41, low: 23.
Friday: Partly sunny; breezy, colder, with a high of 27 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we’re reading

1. Greenhorn program trains next-gen small-boat fishermen (nationalfisherman.com) — A Portsmouth-based apprenticeship is recruiting the next generation of small-boat commercial fishermen, offering paid on-the-water experience and classroom training through March 2026. With safety and survival training set for April 2–3, the New England Young Fishermen’s Alliance program gives Seacoast residents a direct pathway into maritime careers.

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2. Exeter Driver Charged With Negligent Operation After I-95 Crash: New Hampshire State Police Roundup () — Portsmouth drivers appear in the latest New Hampshire State Police roundup, including recent DUI and speeding charges tied to local roadways. The report also details a serious I-95 crash near the Hampton tolls, multiple reckless driving cases, and a Conway cruiser collision, underscoring stepped-up enforcement on Seacoast and statewide highways.

3. Active winter straining budgets in Manchester, Portsmouth and across New Hampshire (wmur.com) — Portsmouth’s public works department is wrestling with higher costs this winter as long, messy storms force crews to plow and salt roads more often, driving up salt use and expenses. City officials say safety will come before budgets, even if they must trim other work or seek extra funds, similar to Manchester’s approach.

4. New Hampshire Dems attempt to prohibit use of state and local funds for immigrant detention • New Hampshire Bulletin (newenglandnewspress.com) — A state representative from Portsmouth is leading a push to bar New Hampshire towns, counties, and the state from spending any money on immigrant detention facilities, as federal plans eye a possible site in Merrimack. Supporters argue immigration enforcement should remain a fully federal responsibility, while protests and unanswered questions continue over whether a new detention center will actually be built.

📸 Around Portsmouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 22

Common Table — St. John’s Episcopal Church

101 Chapel St, Portsmouth

5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 21

Our Future Climates: a 2026 Science Update for New Hampshire and New England

Online, register at bit.ly/2026-nh-climate-update

5:00 pm
Cribbage for a Cause

WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery , 853 Lafayette Rd , Hampton

7:00 pm

Thursday January 22

Nichinan Nights Happy Hour

Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 15 Middle St. , Portsmouth
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana

Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 3 Pleasant Street , Portsmouth

4:00 pm
Thursday Dollar Rib Night!

LEGENDS , 80 Hanover St. , Portsmouth

4:00 pm
Forever Plaid

Seacoast Repertory Theatre , 125 Bow St , Portsmouth

7:30 pm

Friday January 23

BEER WEEK: Fat Kid Culinary Food Specials at Loaded Question Brewing

Loaded Question Brewing

1:00 pm
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana

Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 3 Pleasant Street , Portsmouth

4:00 pm

Saturday January 24

Comedian Jim Colliton @ McCues Comedy Club Portsmouth

McCues Comedy Club – Portsmouth , 580 Portsmouth Traffic Cir , Portsmouth

8:00 pm

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📣 Portsmouth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 21

FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana

Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 3 Pleasant Street , Portsmouth

4:00 pm
Live Piano at The Rosa

The Rosa Restaurant , 70 State Street , Portsmouth

5:00 pm
MUSIC Live Music Wednesdays at the Water View Grill Lounge!

Water View Grill Lounge , 37 Bow St , Portsmouth

6:00 pm
Cribbage for a Cause

WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery , 853 Lafayette Rd , Hampton

7:00 pm

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Thank you👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Portsmouth AM possible:

RSP Studio Custom Framing — (603) 978-6702

RSP Studio Custom Framing – for all your framing needs.
Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate — (603) 458-7962

Basement Remodeling Experts in NH, MA and ME
Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317

Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
Dogtopia of North Hampton — (475) 338-3501

Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

Northern lights possible late tonight.

If anyone spots them please post! Also tomorrow night. TIA (Nextdoor South End Pipeline)
I have a piece of furniture that was previously painted and needs to be repainted where it is chipping off.

Anyone know of persons who can do this? They would need to match the color. Thanks! (Nextdoor Woodlands)

Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Portsmouth. Apply here.
Nouria posted a job opening for Overnight Retail Operations Team Member in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

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Ok Portsmouth! So now you’re in the loop about what’s happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh — and if you like what you’re reading, invite a friend to AM!

— The AM Team

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: I’ll start taking steps to avoid them.

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