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Morning Portsmouth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about Tuesday's bomb threat at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
  • How a hurricane reshaped one Portsmouth chef's mission to feed neighbors
  • What will Portsmouth police reveal about the Elliot Avenue investigation today?

Also on today's calendar: Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bomb threat reported at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; suspect arrested (stripes.com) — A bomb threat inside Building 510 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth led to an evacuation of that building and a shelter-in-place order for nearby industrial-area workers Tuesday afternoon. Shipyard law enforcement quickly detained a suspect, and while details remain limited, the incident directly affected on-site personnel and underscores ongoing security vigilance at one of Portsmouth's largest employers.
   

2. Two years after Hurricane Helene, Portsmouth chef still serving meals with purpose after disaster relief work (wtkr.com) — A Portsmouth chef who found his calling feeding hurricane survivors in North Carolina is now leading the Portsmouth Community Kitchen, preparing meals for local charities and residents in need. His disaster relief experience continues to shape how he serves Portsmouth and the wider Hampton Roads community with purpose-driven cooking and volunteer engagement.
   

3. Portsmouth police to hold press conference on Elliot Avenue investigation (13newsnow.com) — Portsmouth police are holding a 2 p.m. press conference today to update neighbors on the long-running investigation at a troubled home on Elliot Avenue. Officers will share case progress, explain how residents can help, and continue asking the public to avoid the area while search warrants are executed and tips are gathered.
   

4. Hopeless Romantic by ninemansion: EP Review (illustratemagazine.com) — A new review spotlights Hopeless Romantic, the latest EP from Portsmouth artist ninemansion, whose intimate, bass-heavy tracks explore heartbreak, obsession, and lingering emotional fallout. The critic praises how he turns missed calls, conflicting feelings, and dreamy production into a personal, almost diary-like listening experience that balances sweetness with darker undercurrents.
   

5. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba Returns to Portsmouth After Caribbean Drug Seizures (oceannews.com) — A Coast Guard cutter based in Portsmouth is back home after a 60-day Caribbean deployment that seized millions of dollars in illegal drugs and disrupted smuggling routes. The Escanaba's crew focused on saving lives, stopping unlawful migration, and supporting other Coast Guard units, highlighting the global reach of a ship that sails from right here in Portsmouth.
   

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  • So I ask you, how much of your life have you wasted trying to convince people who were never going to be convinced?
    How many times have you repeated yourself? Rephrased the same concept? Exhausted yourself? All in the hope that this time they'll finally get it. And… (Nextdoor Westhaven)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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