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Bosworth lecture: Improving Ocean Health Starts On Land
How improving ocean health starts on land will be the subject of a virtual Bosworth Lecture on  Thursday, Feb 10 at 7 p.m. Registration is required for this event at  … more
Emma Harvey, Brooke Saunders and Christina Halliday (from left) splash in the waters at Island Park Beach as they take a New Year’s Day dip on Jan. 1, 2021. Although there was no “official” New Year’s Day dive that day, several people jumped in anyway.
In Portsmouth, they'll be 'washing off the stain of 2021’
PORTSMOUTH — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, the annual New Year’s Day “Polar Dive” at Island Park Beach is returning this Saturday, Jan. 1. more
The Haile Farm Preserve consists of a large area of walking trails along the Palmer River, providing great opportunities for hiking and bird watching. It will be the location of the Warren land Conservation Trust’s first day walk of 2022.
Warren Land Conservation Trust events upcoming
The Warren Land Conservation Trust has scheduled its first Day Walk of 2022 on New Year’s Day at the Haile Farm Preserve, as well as its annual meeting on Jan. 11. more
Local children's book author Ruth Maille will be giving away copies of her books, while supplies last.
Santa, others will be at Maker’s Market in Portsmouth Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — Santa may have finished his tractor rounds around town, but kids will have another chance to meet with him this Saturday at St. John’s Lodge, 81 Sprague St. more
Christmas on the Common to benefit Hope & Main
Sunday, Dec. 12 will feature carol singing, clam chowder and money raised for a great cause. more
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Joan Quinn has given haunted tours of Bristol for the past four years, and this year has expanded her reach to include a walk through downtown Warren, including such historic landmarks as the First Baptist Church, pictured here.
Take a walk on Warren's darker side
Guided ghost tours will take you down some of Warren's most historic streets, ripe with natural (and supernatural) intrigue. more
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Steve Connolly with his world record bushel gourd, which weighed in at 470.5 pounds and crushed the prior record by over 100 pounds at last year’s weigh-off.
Fall fun upcoming at Frerichs Farm
Two events at Frerichs Farm are sure to delight autumn fans of all ages. more
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The Warren Folks Fest will return on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 30 Cutler Street.
Warren Folks Fest returns Aug. 28
Warren Folks Fest is a celebration of all things local and all things artistic. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 1-8 p.m. at the mill complex at 30 Cutler Street. more
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Kerri Payne of Residential Properties, along with her dog Penelope, pose in front of Hunky Dory in downtown Warren, one of the participating businesses of the Dog Stroll.
Community Dog Stroll this Thursday
Do you love dogs? What about supporting small, local businesses? Assuming you’re not Ebenezer Scrooge prior to his ghostly visitors kickstarting his steely, cold heart, we’ll assume … more
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This Daddy Long Legs sculpture will be one of many you’ll be able to find at Green Animals Topiary Garden starting this weekend.
Big Bugs to invade Green Animals in Portsmouth!
PORTSMOUTH — Green Animals Topiary Garden will be buzzing this summer when David Rogers’ Big Bugs takes over from Friday, June 25, through Sunday, Oct. 3. more
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