🌱 Patch AM: Why Portsmouth stands out among New Hampshire’s most charming small towns

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Portsmouth stands out among New Hampshire’s most charming small towns

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Hygge Pop-up! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Colder, with a high of 22 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: A bit of morning snow; cold, temps: high: 23, low: 14.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Adorable Small Towns In New Hampshire (newenglandnewspress.com) — Portsmouth residents get a flattering spotlight as one of nine especially charming small towns highlighted across New Hampshire, praised for its walkable seaport, Strawbery Banke Museum, and lively dining scene. The piece also showcases other scenic destinations like Wolfeboro, North Conway, and Exeter, encouraging day trips that are all within easy reach of the Seacoast.
   

📸 Around Portsmouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Juston McKinney
  The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH, 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Holiday Hygge Pop-up!
  Portsmouth Public Library , 175 Parrott Ave , Portsmouth
  10:00 am
• 35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  Portsmouth Historical Society , 10 Middle Street , Portsmouth
  10:00 am
• MUSIC: ELEW
  Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club , 135 Congress St. , Portsmouth
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Nichinan Nights Happy Hour
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 15 Middle St. , Portsmouth
• 35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  Portsmouth Historical Society , 10 Middle Street , Portsmouth
  10:00 am
• FOOD: Sunday Brunch at SALT
  SALT Kitchen and Bar
  11:00 am
• Holiday Hygge Pop-up!
  Portsmouth Public Library , 175 Parrott Ave , Portsmouth
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Sarah Gordon Q2
  Langdon Library , 328 Nimble Hill Road , Newington
  12:00 pm
• BEER WEEK: Fat Kid Culinary Food Specials at Loaded Question Brewing
  Loaded Question Brewing Company , 909 Islington St Suite #12 , Portsmouth
  1:00 pm
• Cardboard City
  Langdon Library , 328 Nimble Hill Road , Newington
  2:30 pm
• FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 3 Pleasant Street , Portsmouth
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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