Columns
‘Groundhog Day’ reflections
If you are like me, you may have spent the years waking up on February second and turning on your television and watching as a favorite morning progra...
Lines Lyrics Language & Lore
I hope readers of all ages will enjoy my trivia column, Lines Lyrics Language & Lore! The column consists of six questions: one “line”...
Lines Lyrics Language & Lore
I hope readers of all ages will enjoy my trivia column, Lines Lyrics Language & Lore! The column consists of six questions: one “line”...
How old is too old to sit on Santa’s lap?
Finishing up my second week as the new editor of the newspaper here in Portsmouth has been an exciting and challenging experience to this point.The ci...
Pratt’s Preferences
Joseph Prattrpratt@civitasmedia.comI love participating in community activities, tasting new wines and beers, trying unique recipes and foods, listeni...
A year of serendipity with Sara
I’ve written a lot about my wife, Sara, over the past year. She is often mentioned in my columns and Facebook posts. Through little anecdotes, I...
Supporting small business
Joseph Prattrpratt@civitasmedia.comPortsmouth is ever-growing with small businesses that provide opportunities and options for the community. From gou...
December 1st, 2015 updated: December 1st, 2015. |
Newspaper reflects positives in our community
By Frank Lewisflewis@civitasmedia.comOver the last several years I have refrained from defending our newspaper when someone has a misconception about ...
‘The Martian’ is out of this world
By Wayne Allentallen@civitasmedia.comIf you see one more movie this year, make it “The Martian” — an action and emotionally packed t...
Linda Poage: A Trojan legacy
By Joseph Prattrpratt@civitasmedia.comEducation isn’t about learning from books. It isn’t about studying vocabulary or mathematical formul...
