City of Portsmouth NH Welcomes Student Delegations from Santarcangelo Friendship City and Nichinan Sister City
PORTSMOUTH – Over the next two weeks, Portsmouth High School is welcoming students from schools in the Friendship and Sister Cities of Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy, (Oct. 4-12) and Nichinan, Japan (Oct. 10-16). The students are staying with Portsmouth host families, attending classes with their exchange “sisters and brothers,” and enjoying a taste of autumn in New Hampshire. The City will also welcome the son of the man who signed the 1994 Sister City Agreement between Portsmouth and Carrickfergus,
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City of Portsmouth NH announces Halloween Trick or Treat hours; Rec Department hosts free Fall Family Fun Fest
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth Recreation Department has events and activities scheduled to celebrate fall and Halloween, culminating with the City’s Halloween trick-or-treat hours of 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Portsmouth Police Department reminds everyone to watch out for trick-or-treaters and the increased traffic on the roads that evening. Other City events and activities include:Haunted Trail: On FRIDAY, October 17 from 4 to 7 pm (weather permitting) at the Community Campus, a
‘The Man Who Laughs’ A romantic horror at the Players’ Ring Theatre
PORTSMOUTH – Imagine stepping back to a time when films spoke without words — no color, no dialogue, just the expressive power of actors, the drama of live music, and the storytelling of title cards. The Players’ Ring Theatre, in collaboration with Glass Dove Productions, is taking a bold step in bringing “The Man Who Laughs” to its stage in a world premiere play beginning Oct. 17. Adapted from the book by Victor Hugo, with inspiration from the 1928 homonymous film directed by Paul Leni, the idea
