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Kittery Braces for Early Black Friday: FEMA Deploys Ahead of Predicted “Retail Event of the Century”
As more retail stores announce Black Friday deals starting as soon as November 20th, emergency management officials have begun staging resources across the Seacoast as Kittery prepares for an event meteorologists and economists alike have described as “a Category 5 consumerism wave.”
3 hours ago2 min read


Scientists Still Baffled by the Spacetime Topology of Dover, NH
“Every time we think we’ve exited Dover, it turns out we’re still in Dover,” said Dr. Carla Minot, head of the Dover Topology Initiative.
Nov 102 min read


Former Councilor Declares Himself Mayor of “Porstmouth”
“It’s a separate municipality now,” he insists, “and frankly, we’re doing great.”
Nov 52 min read


The Music Hall Bravely Chooses Cowardice, Cancels Fundraiser Over Threat Of Mild Disagreement
“After careful consideration, we have decided to take a bold stand for timidity,” declared a Music Hall spokesperson at a press conference held safely behind a locked lobby door. “At The Music Hall, we believe in the arts, in community, and in sprinting away the instant things get even a teensy bit spicy.”
Oct 132 min read


Ticks Flee Portsmouth Due to Rising Housing Costs
PORTSMOUTH, NH—If you’ve noticed a lack of ticks this year, recent studies show that they, too, are abandoning the City of the Open Door...
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Portsmouth Celebrates 400th Anniversary Watching Rich People Eat
Portsmouth's elite closed down the city streets for the 400th anniversary "street.life" dinner.
Aug 17, 20232 min read


It's Time for Kick-Ass Solutions for Portsmouth: A Guest Editorial by Secret Agent Jim Splaine
No longer sporting his laser eye, former Assistant Mayor and superspy Jim Splaine shares his vision for Portsmouth's future
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Beloved Rochester Heroin Dealer Unmasked as Free State Project Libertarian Activist
"10 Rod Todd" was exposed as running his business only as a front for the controversial Free State Project's libertarian activism.
Apr 14, 20232 min read


City of Dover to Create Central Ave Market and Craft Fair for Stuck Motorists
Officials will launch a craft fair and farmers market to serve drivers stuck from the Chestnut Street bridge closure.
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Sources: Portsmouth is Real and Not a Fake Made-Up Town for Tourists
It has been discovered that the historic brick buildings lining the streets are, in fact, not just elaborate sets constructed for tourists.
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Portsmouth and Dover 400 Arrange Battle Royale for the Fate of the Seacoast
Portsmouth and Dover 400 organizers have made plans to decide the region's fate with a battle royale between the champions of the area.
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Tug Staff Treated for Addiction to Esther Kennedy
After checking themselves into a rehabilitation hospital last July, Tug staff have been treated for their addiction to Esther Kennedy.
Mar 14, 20231 min read


Brighton and Kennedy Return to Lair to Plan for Tomorrow Night
After the 2021 Portsmouth City Council election, Brighton and Kennedy returned to their laboratory to plan for tomorrow night.
Nov 5, 20212 min read


Councilor legally renames herself to the Seal of the City of Portsmouth
In a pre-emptive maneuver against the upcoming City Council vote on the results of her ethics committee hearing, the Councilor formerly know
Sep 24, 20202 min read


LTE - Other Portsmouth Neighborhoods: "We Exist"
A letter to the editor from Portsmouth's "other neighborhoods" asserting their existence and which others should be eliminated.
Jan 16, 20202 min read


EXCLUSIVE: The Tug interview with the Prescott Sisters
An interview with none other than Mary and Josie Prescott, the famous founders of Prescott Park.
Oct 27, 20193 min read


City of Porstmouth Unveils New Name and Logo Unrelated to Councilor’s Tattoo
The City of Porstmouth (formerly Portsmouth) unveiled its new name and logo Monday unrelated Rick Beckstead's recent tattoo.
Jul 11, 20192 min read


City of Portsmouth to counter graffiti artists by just drawing dicks on everything
After a pervasive wave of mediocre graffiti, Portsmouth started a counter-graffiti task force to dissuade the vandals by just drawing dicks.
Jul 8, 20191 min read


Plan to Develop McIntyre Site as Shelter to Survive the Hungry Shadows Draws Mixed Reviews
March 11 2159: Mixed reviews from the survivors of the Battle of the Shipyard Husks on a plan to build a shelter in the McIntyre building.
Mar 5, 20192 min read


McIntyre building to become 24/7 public comment space
McIntyre building on Daniel Street to become a twenty-four hour public comment space to discuss the McIntyre building project.
Jan 8, 20192 min read
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