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News & Features
PHS Student wearing a mask.
Is the Russian Plague Really Cause for Alarm?
Reno Savramis, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2026
News Brief: Upcoming Midterm Elections 2026
News Brief: Upcoming Midterm Elections 2026
Finneas Moran, Freelance Reporter • October 28, 2026
Sports
PHS Varsity Golf Team
More Than a Winning Streak
Sofia Bedoya Torres, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2026

Portsmouth High School’s 2026 Varsity Golf fall season ended in undeniable success.  The team dominated during the regular season with...

Pappas Steps Up When Portsmouth Needs Him
Pappas Steps Up When Portsmouth Needs Him
Nicky Beidleman, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2026

When Portsmouth High School played Amesbury High School on September 25, starting quarterback Reece Green, a PHS senior, went down with an injury....

A&E
More than a hotel: “Hotel California” turns fifty
John Sullivan, Freelance Reporter • October 30, 2026
Cranes Bistro Brings French-Inspired Dining to Downtown Portsmouth
Callie Ash, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2026
Student Life
Portsmouth High School student taking thorough notes.
Studying Smarter, Not Harder
Norah Pike, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2026
Mr. Tebo behind his iconic rolling cart at PHS.
Rolling Through the Halls of Portsmouth High School: New Principal Chris Tebo Prioritizes Visibility With Students
Thea Hartley, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2026
Opinion
School Board 101: The Importance of Student Voice
School Board 101: The Importance of Student Voice
Thea Hartley, Staff Reporter/Columnist • October 28, 2026
School Board 101: Inside the Oct. 6 Meeting
School Board 101: Inside the Oct. 6 Meeting
Thea Hartley, Staff Reporter/Columnist • October 28, 2026
The PaperWeight
The PaperWeight Q&A: Senior Stress & How to Manage
Zuri Wemple and Evie Thibeault • October 28, 2025
PHS Seniors: What are your plans after high school?
PHS Seniors: What are your plans after high school?
Margaret Montplaisir, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2024
Video
PHS Boys Varsity Basketball Highlights vs. Merrimack High School
Perry Gouin, Freelance Videographer • January 22, 2025
How the pandemic affected the class of 2023
Matthew Minckler, Paper Clip Staff/Written • June 5, 2023
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