The patch with the iconic ghost first introduced in the 1984 movie of the same name was posted on the department Facebook page Tuesday, and became an instant hit.
The Powerball jackpot grew for the 35th drawing in a row Monday to the second largest annuitized amount in U.S. lottery history at $1.73 billion ($756.6 million cash) for Wednesday's drawing.
A Portsmouth man was carried down a mountain trail by fellow hikers and volunteer rescue workers after suffering a "significant" leg injury Sunday afternoon.
The ticket sold in Maine matched all five white balls and was worth a $1 million prize. The Power Play multiplier was also played, increasing the ticket's value to $2 million.
All three of the Pease Fire Department's fleet of fire suppression trucks have been down for repairs, according to the New Hampshire Air National Guard. Two trucks on loan to the facility were also sidelined this week with mechanical problems.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will also perform their monthly emergency preparedness test with the "Giant Voice", which could be heard around the areas of the shipyard.