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Story Archives of 'Portsmouth'A Plan to Renovate the Portsmouth Naval PrisonBy Roger Wood on Monday, March 10, 2008.The historic but run-down Portsmouth Navy Yard prison may once again be up for commercial lease. Dating back to 1908, it’s known as the Castle. And during more than 60 years of use, it’s held tens of thousands of prisoners. But the building that looms over all others in the shipyard has been empty for decades. And the Navy wants to find a use for it. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
  Pouring The Sun: A Tale of a Mill ClosingBy Kevin Gardner on Thursday, March 6, 2008.The recent mill closings in New Hampshire’s North Country have re-focused attention on the state’s long and difficult transition to a post-industrial economy. As towns like Groveton and Berlin struggle to adapt, millworkers – many of them immigrants or the children of immigrants - face the end of a way of life they have known for generations. This weekend, nationally-known storyteller Jay O’Callahan brings to a Portsmouth theatre a tale that should resonate in those mill towns. NHPR Correspondent Kevin Gardner has this preview. listen:
Overnight ArtBy Xenia Piaseckyj on Friday, February 8, 2008.Portsmouth residents are in store for a surprise this spring. There'll be art sprouting up around the city. listen:
The Best Beer in America: Kate the GreatBy Xenia Piaseckyj on Friday, January 11, 2008.The Beer Advocate Magazine has rate Portsmouth Brewery's Kate the Great, a Russian Imperial Stout as the best beer in America, and the 2nd Best in the world. listen:
Iowa Winner Obama Looking For a New Hampshire WinBy Roger Wood on Friday, January 4, 2008.Fresh from his Iowa caucuses victory, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has returned to campaign in New Hampshire. NHPR correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
Biden: US Must "Settle" IraqBy Roger Wood on Thursday, November 29, 2007.Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden focused on the war in Iraq during a campaign stop in Portsmouth Thursday. NHPR correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
Joe Biden Speaks in PortsmouthBy NHPR Staff on Thursday, November 29, 2007.Delaware Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke in Portsmouth during a campaign stop in New Hampshire. He outlined his Iraq policy before taking questions from the audience. (This recording consists of Biden's speech, but does not include the Q&A.) listen:
Obama Holds Foreign Policy Forum in PortsmouthBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, November 27, 2007.Campaigning in Portsmouth Democrat Barack Obama said he will bring a new approach to US foreign policy. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
New Hampshire's Port is ExpandingBy Roger Wood on Thursday, November 15, 2007.Encouraged by signs of increased business, the state is moving ahead with an $11 million dollar expansion of the Commercial Port in Portsmouth. When completed, the project will extend the main pier 125 feet along the Piscataqua River. As NHPR correspondent Roger Wood reports the expansion is a sign that the State Pier is poised for economic as well as physical growth. listen:
Portsmouth Picks Ferrini As Next MayorBy Roger Wood on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.The City of Portsmouth has a new Mayor. NHPR correspondent Roger Wood reports on the municipal election. listen:
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