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Coming up: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! on the Portsmouth Patch calendar

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Hello Portsmouth! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Portsmouth theater group revives play reading series with Crimes of the Heart
  • When you need to visit Red Rover Creamery one last time
  • Hear Portsmouth's 3S Artspace stories on NHPR this weekend

Also on today's calendar: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NHTP's Play Readings Series Returns With Crimes Of The Heart (patch.com) — Portsmouth-area readers are invited to the return of New Hampshire Theatre Project's play reading series, highlighted by a presentation of Crimes of the Heart. Shared by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, the announcement spotlights a local arts offering that adds to the city's cultural calendar and encourages community participation in live theater.
   

2. This Little Favorite NH Ice Cream Shop Is Sadly Closing for Good After 7 Years (949whom.com) — Portsmouth ice cream fans have just until October 31 to grab a final scoop from Red Rover Creamery, which is closing permanently after seven years. The owner cites stalled expansion plans and off-season financial strain, but encourages locals to stop by for a last, celebratory visit before the shop's doors close for good.
   

3. 'The Kids Are Alright': Relatable tales of youth & childhood (nhpr.org) — Stories recorded live at Portsmouth's 3S Artspace are hitting the airwaves this weekend, as NHPR's Long Story Short shares funny, cringeworthy tales of growing up. You can tune in Friday evening or Saturday afternoon to hear local and regional storytellers reflect on childhood moments that feel instantly relatable to Seacoast families.
   

4. Salem Ranked America's Second-Coziest Fall Destination, New Study Finds (wror.com) — Portsmouth has been named one of America's coziest fall destinations in a new Reddit-based travel study, joining places like Salem and Newport in the top 10. Researchers say Portsmouth's traditional architecture, waterfront charm and walkable streets help define the kind of snug, scenic getaway travelers crave during foliage season.
   

5. NH Chronicle: Three siblings are seeking an adventurous family (wmur.com) — Three athletic siblings hoping to be adopted spent a day exploring local attractions, including climbing games in Kittery and the U.S.S. Albacore submarine in Portsmouth. The feature highlights their close bond, love of sports and outdoor fun, and the kind of active, supportive family they're hoping will give them a permanent home.
   

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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 Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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