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In today's newsletter:
- What the latest state police blotter means for Portsmouth drivers
- Remember Yoken’s? Why Portsmouth still clings to its famous neon sign
- What does MacEdge’s Chapter 7 filing mean for Portsmouth customers?
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Boston Man Accused Of Driving 123 MPH In Manchester, Crashing Into SUV In Bedford: State Police Roundup (patch.com) — State police recently handled several serious incidents that tie directly back to Portsmouth, including a Somersworth woman due in Portsmouth District Court after a high-speed chase and multiple Portsmouth-area arrests listed in the latest Troop A blotter. For local drivers, it’s a clear reminder of stepped-up enforcement on nearby highways and the legal consequences of reckless or impaired driving. 
2. Here Are 29 Closed New Hampshire Restaurants That Still Hurt Today (wokq.com) — Longtime residents will remember Portsmouth’s beloved Yoken’s Seafood Restaurant on Route 1, whose neon “Thar She Blows” sign still stands even though the eatery closed over 20 years ago. The piece nostalgically revisits Yoken’s and other shuttered New Hampshire restaurants that locals still miss.
3. Weekly Bankruptcy Alert December 15, 2025 (For the Week Ending December 14, 2025) (natlawreview.com) — A new regional bankruptcy report notes that MacEdge, LLC of Portsmouth has filed for Chapter 7 in Concord, listing assets and liabilities between $100,001 and $500,000. The roundup also tracks several other sizable business bankruptcies across New England, New York, and Delaware, offering context on broader financial pressures in the region.
4. Rye eyes charging beachgoers to park on Route 1A, may send issue to voters (nhpr.org) — Rye officials are exploring whether to start charging for parking along the town beach road on Route 1A, and they’ve hired a Portsmouth-based firm, McClure, to study the potential revenue and impacts. If the findings look favorable, the Select Board may put a warrant article before voters in March to decide whether to adopt a pay-to-park system.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth
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- Nichinan Nights Happy Hour
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 15 Middle St. , Portsmouth - No-cost business growth education program for small businesses and non-profit leaders accepting applications now through November 27
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 500 Market St #16A , Portsmouth - Wee Ones Wednesdays
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
9:15 am - 35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
Portsmouth Historical Society , 10 Middle Street , Portsmouth
10:00 am - 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
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH
10:00 am - Sensory Play at Rye Public Library
Rye Public Library , 581 Washington Rd , Rye
10:30 am - Junior Science: The Wonders of Water
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820
2:00 pm - Games and Snacks
Rye Public Library , 581 Washington Rd , Rye
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hoping everyone has a safe ride home this evening.
Route 16 was a bit slippery. Saw a car spin out, but it didn’t look like any other vehicles were involved. (Nextdoor Goodwin Park) - Looking for two teens to help us move some furniture in Jan 1.
We’re close to Union and Hawthorne. I had an injury and can’t pick up much weight right now. (Nextdoor Broad/Jones/Sagamore)
- Clearance Jobs posted a job opening for Materials Handler (6 month register) in Portsmouth. Apply here.
- Staffing posted a job opening for Manufacturing Operator I in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.
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