http://www.yourstreet.com/news/portsmouth YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us PORTSMOUTH — After weeks fielding questions from residents, the city's 14 candidates for City Council will have to answer to the business community at the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce's Meet the Candidates breakfast forum Oct. 21. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747748/portsmouth-city-council-hopefuls-to-face-chamber Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:38:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — The campaigning process has been a learning experience for Anthony Coviello. Then again, so has just about everything. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747753/portsmouth-council-candidate-anthony-coviello-says-he-s-prepared-to-serve-t Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:24:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — Acknowledging the economic struggles of many businesses and individuals, Pro Portsmouth will alter its fund-raising efforts for the nonprofit organization's First Night event with the hope of ensuring its long-term viability. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747756/buy-shares-in-first-night-festivities Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:12:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — Pro Portsmouth welcomed three new members to its board of directors and chose officers for 2009-10. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747760/pro-portsmouth-has-new-directors Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:07:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — It's been since before World War II that the ocean floor off the coast of Maine has been charted. But now, one part of the coast of York, Maine — near the York Ledges — has been mapped and further mapping is possible once a... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747691/technology-shows-local-ocean-maps-outdated Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:01:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — The day after he was released from jail for violating a protective order, Christus Barron committed the same crime, as well as the crimes of stalking, trespassing and breaching bail conditions, police allege. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731392/man-charged-with-3-crimes-1-day-after-release Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:53:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — A Rochester mother who was arrested on a charge alleging her child was found wandering alone in a hospital parking lot is pleading not guilty and seeking a trial. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731395/mom-accused-of-sleeping-while-child-wandered-seeks-trial Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:56:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — A 21-year-old man who was arrested in June for sexually assaulting a child, then arrested in August for throwing rocks at a moving vehicle, is expected to be released from jail and living in Portsmouth. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731396/man-to-be-released-after-sex-assault,-rock-throwing-charges-dropped Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:14:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — He's written of killing the president ("Checkpoint"), saving old newspapers ("Double Fold") and phone sex ("Vox"). And most recently of World War II ("Human Smoke" in 2008). But now, South Berwick, Maine's own Nicholson Baker has taken... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731412/nicholson-baker-s-anthologist-to-be-featured-at-riverrun Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:02:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — The city's Water Department will start its fall water main flushing program today and it will continue for approximately six weeks until all mains have been flushed. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731413/city-water-department-to-flush-water-mains Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:59:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — For the bicyclists involved in the Smuttynose Brewing Co. Portsmouth Criterium, the short course around the city represents a grueling competition. For the spectators lining the streets of downtown Portsmouth, it was just plain... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731420/portsmouth-criterium-draws-onlookers-to-downtown Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:55:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Recreation Department is accepting registrations for September and October swimming classes. City residents can register at the indoor pool on Andrew Jarvis Drive. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731425/portsmouth-news-briefs Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:53:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — It's apparent pink, baby blue, purple and lots of sparkle is the ultimate in 2009 fairy fashion couture. The colors were plentiful in Portsmouth's South End on Saturday and are sure to be again today, the final day of the fifth annual... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731438/fairy-houses-bring-imagination-to-life Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:25:08 -0700 William H. Binnie of Rye, 51, who heads the Portsmouth-based Carlisle Capital Corp., a real-estate investment and advisory firm, confirmed he is "actively exploring" a run for the seat to be left vacant by Judd Gregg next year. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731385/rye-s-binnie-weighing-senate-run Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:00:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — The standing-room-only memorial service held for Eric James at New Hope Baptist Church will likely have a lasting impact for many in attendance. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731442/eric-james-memorial-puts-focus-on-mental-illness Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:37:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Pro Musica, the community's longest continuing chorus, will hold open rehearsals on Tuesday evenings through the end of September. Participants will have the opportunity to rehearse with the chorus and see what it's all... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731444/local-new-briefs Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:34:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — The first New Hampshire Fish and Lobster Festival, or "Fishtival," was greeted with such a large, enthusiastic crowd that about 2½ hours into it, there was little to no food left. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731445/-fishtival-draws-thousands-to-prescott-park Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:32:08 -0700 During the cold winter months, Portsmouth is a city of roughly 22,000. But when the weather heats up, the number of people in the city can triple and, on really busy weekends, quadruple. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731449/portsmouth-looking-at-number-of-events,-effects-on-city Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:30:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — Though it didn't always seem that way, Adam Cocchiaro was born to fly. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731461/phs-2001-alum-readies-to-fly-off-to-iraq Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:13:08 -0700 PORTSMOUTH — Several downtown businesses see this busy weekend — five separate events are planned in the city — as a blessing, despite its challenges. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6731463/shops-brace-for-busy-weekend Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:14:08 -0700