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Your Guide to the Thanksgiving Day Football Game

The annual Thanksgiving Day Football game will be held in Portsmouth this year.

Written by Olga Enger and Sandy McGee 

Thanksgiving means more than just loads of turkey, stories of pilgrims and a day off work; it is the day for the Middletown vs. Portsmouth annual football game. 

This year will be extra special since Portsmouth High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the town is celebrating its 375th anniversary. 

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Here are the details for this year's game:

Where? The game is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day at Portsmouth this year on the football field at Portsmouth High School. 

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When? Kick off is at 10 a.m.

Concession will be open and Portsmouth fan gear will be sold. The bands from both Middletown and Portsmouth will perform. Halftime with consists of both bands and both cheerleaders.  


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