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2022: Rockingham County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Rockingham County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 18.2%.

By Rockingham Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Rockingham County: Residents received $365.14 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.3% of income in Rockingham County, providing an average of $1,143 per capita to residents.

By Rockingham Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Rockingham County ranks 10th highest in New Hampshire for per capita government transfer income at $9,916 in 2022

By Rockingham Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Rockingham County received an average of $9,916 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in New Hampshire.

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Rockingham County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.4% of income in 2022

By Rockingham Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.4% of income in Rockingham County, providing an average of $365 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Rockingham County in 2023

By Rockingham Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Rockingham County rise or fall in 2021?

By Rockingham Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Rockingham County received $584,477 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Rockingham County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Rockingham Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Rockingham County received $239,556 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City of Portsmouth Announces Independence Day Fireworks on July 5, 2023

By Rockingham Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Update: Due to high probability of persistent thunderstorms on Monday, July 3, the City is activating the rain plan.

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Portsmouth Community Power Shares Community Power Coalition of NH Announcement on New Aug 2023-Jan 2024 Electric Rates

By Rockingham Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

Portsmouth Community Power today shared the news that The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) Board of Directors have announced a new Community Power base electric rate of 10.9 cents per kilowatt hour (kwh), starting on August 1, 2023.

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City of Portsmouth Issues Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Portsmouth, Pease and New Castle

By Rockingham Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works Water Division is mailing copies of the Annual Water Quality Report this week for customers served by the Portsmouth (including portions of New Castle) and Pease (serving the Pease Tradeport and a portion of Newington) Water Systems.

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Portsmouth Energy Advisory Committee Announces Schedule for August Rate-setting for Portsmouth Community Power

By Rockingham Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

As the new rate period for Fall 2023 approaches, the Portsmouth Energy Advisory Committee has received the following rate-setting schedule from the Community Power Coalition of NH (CPCNH) which is the agent for Portsmouth Community Power (PCP).

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City of Portsmouth Celebrates Completion of Affordable Home and Infrastructure Project

By Rockingham Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Portsmouth and New Hampshire Community Loan Fund held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 20 on a project including five new affordable homes and significant site and infrastructure improvements at Woodbury Cooperative, a resident-owned manufactured-home park near downtown Portsmouth.

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City of Portsmouth Parks & Greenery Department Offers Free Prescott Park Garden Tours, July 7 through August 18, 2023

By Rockingham Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

The City of Portsmouth Parks & Greenery Department invites the public to join members of the gardening team every Friday for free weekly tours of the formal gardens.

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City of Portsmouth NH Celebrates Pride Month with Proclamation, Flag-raising and LGBTQ+ History Exhibit in City Hall

By Rockingham Times Report | May 31, 2023

For the past several years, the Mayor of Portsmouth has expressed the commitment of the Portsmouth City Council to its goal “to welcome and support diversity in the workplace and community” with a Proclamation of “LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Portsmouth.”

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City of Portsmouth NH Hosts 165 Attendees for 10th National Keeping History Above Water Conferen

By Rockingham Times Report | May 21, 2023

Three institutions who have worked together to assess the impacts of sea level rise on Portsmouth NH, including its most historic waterfront neighborhood, hosted the 10th national Keeping History Above Water® (KHAW) conference this week.

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting (Teens)

By Rockingham Times reports | Mar 24, 2023

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teen volunteers who take an active leadership role in implementing programs, promoting, and advocating for youth services in Chester.

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Easter Cookie Decorating

By Rockingham Times reports | Mar 24, 2023

Hop into the library to make and decorate an adorable and delicious Easter treat with Miss Maureen!

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Snow covered trash cans will not be emptied

By Rockingham Times reports | Mar 24, 2023

Please dig out your trash barrels for collection.

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Electioneering 2023 Plaistow Moderator Rules

By Rockingham Times reports | Mar 22, 2023

No campaigning of any kind to be conducted on the Plaistow Fish & Game property except in the roped off area, "The Campaign Corral".

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Conservation Commission Public Hearing Notice for March 30, 2023

By Rockingham Times reports | Mar 22, 2023

You are invited to attend, or you may submit written comments prior to this meeting.