Poet Laureate’s Corner

Mike Nelson of Portsmouth, NH, is the 11th Portsmouth Poet Laureate. Nelson was named at a “passing of the quill” ceremony during the April 3 meeting of the Portsmouth City Council at City Hall in Portsmouth. Nelson, who grew up in New Hampshire, cut his poetry teeth...

Thank you to all who submitted nominations for consideration. Join us at the Portsmouth City Council meeting Monday, April 3 at 7 pm for the announcement of our next Poet Laureate!

Questions about nominating guidelines? Please see our information sheet.