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Portsmouth eases solar panel rules for historic district, despite opposition
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council narrowly passed the third and final reading of an ordinance amendment aimed at making it easier for homeowners to install solar arrays in the city’s historic district. Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley, and City Councilors John Tabor, Josh Denton and Rich Blalock voted Monday night to pass the amended ordinance. ...
MVSB opens new full-service bank in Exeter with grand opening celebration
EXETER — Meredith Village Savings Bank is opening its newest banking office at 3 Meeting Place Drive in Exeter. The community is invited to an all-day grand opening on Friday, July 19. The event will feature tours, giveaways, outdoor games, ice cream and treats from Clyde’s Cupcakes truck and the opportunity to vote for a local nonprofit to win a $1,000 donation.
Leadership Seacoast Class of 2024: Here are the graduates
PORTSMOUTH — Leadership Seacoast honored the most recent group of 38 emerging and existing leaders with a graduation ceremony at The 801 on June 12. The Class of 2024 is the 36th to graduate from the community leadership program, which is framed around regional issues that have a direct impact on the lives of Seacoast residents. Over the course of seven months, the group engaged in daylong interactive presentations and discussions, shared experiences, events, socials, and individual...
Newport Jazz Festival hits its stride at 70
The Newport Jazz Festival enters its 70th year this summer. Starting Aug. 2 and running through Aug. 4, the festival’s lineup is an inclusive and eclectic musical selection that defies genres. Top acts include André 3000, Kamasi Washington, Elvis Costello, Samara Joy, Artemis, Stanley Clarke, Kenny Barron, Terri Lyne...
Live Admissions Q&A: Amy Mitson of Dartmouth Tuck
Tune into this special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, recorded live at the 2024 GMAC conference, to learn more about the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Our guest, Amy Mitson, has been at Tuck since 2000 and currently serves as Director of Admissions, Recruitment and...
Something for Every Race Fan in Saturday’s Six-Division Showcase at White Mountain
Following the exciting midseason championship doubleheader weekend, White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have continued to create excitement at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track this Saturday, July 20! Along with continued track championship action for the Late Models, Flying Tigers, Strictly Stock Minis and the Dwarf Cars, the New England Pro-4 Modifieds return to the North Woodstock highbanks along with the rescheduled debut of the Little Webb’s 350 Supermodified Series!
Storm damage seen across Keene, including at young mother's home where roof caved in
KEENE, N.H. — The city of Keene was hit hard by the storms on Tuesday night. Keene resident Amanda Hodgdon said one minute, there was heavy rain and winds, and the next minute, the roof caved in. She said she was sitting on a recliner with her 1-year-old daughter...
Hanover Eatery Closes Due to Drop in Business Following Pandemic
Cole, left, and Tara Cutting tear up after reading a card from the staff at Lyme Road Dental at Cutting’s Northside Cafe in Hanover, N.H., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Cuttings are closing their restaurant on July 17, but plan to continue catering at least through October. “It’s been an emotional couple weeks here,” Cole Cutting said. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Valley News — Alex Driehaus.
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
New Hampshire Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting Outside Maine Pizzeria
In a confrontation that escalated to gunfire, a New Hampshire man was apprehended after he allegedly shot another man outside a Maine pizzeria. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in the small town of Cornish, and has become the focus of a Maine State Police investigation. Sean Ambrose, 40, of Canterbury,...
Celebrate Laconia brings overhead lighting to Canal Street
DOWNTOWN — The first phase of a two-year project to string lights above city streets, drawing attention to local businesses and providing a unique spectacle, is nearing completion. Celebrate Laconia, an organization dedicated to promoting the city's cultural and economic development, finished stringing a system of lights high above...
Exhibits, galleries, theater and more: Seacoast arts and culture news
DOVER — The Art Center presents "Rock the House," a one-of-a-kind exhibition that brings together a diverse and dynamic collection of work by Studio Artists and members. This vibrant showcase features various artistic styles and mediums, ensuring a captivating visual experience you won't want to miss. The exhibition is open and runs through the end of August.
Veteran physical therapist hangs out shingle at The Downtown Gym
LACONIA — Covering a wall in Josh Brooks' office are framed photographs of people, of all ages and shapes, doing the activities they love most. Brooks, a physical therapist, said those photos illustrate the motivation behind his career. “I enjoy treating the whole lifespan, I enjoy working with people...
Seek the Peak Celebrates Hiking in the White Mountains July 20th
Gorham and Conway, NH, July 16, 2024 – The nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) invites all to celebrate outdoor adventure during the 24th Annual Seek the Peak, with fun activities for the entire family at the Après Hike Expo taking place Saturday, July 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham, NH.
Spee3D Opens US-Based Manufacturing Facility and Applications Center
Spee3D, a metal additive manufacturing (AM) company, has opened its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility and applications center at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). The new location will enable Spee3D to collaborate more closely with clients in the United States, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns Aug. 18
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to celebrate a decade of culinary excellence as Food Truck Festivals of America presents the 10th Annual Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 12 to 5 p.m. (with a VIP hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at Cisco Brewers, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth. ...
Jason Pinsonnault's blistering summer with Booma Post 6: No rust for ace pitcher
PORTSMOUTH — It had been a full year since Jason Pinsonnault last took the mound to start a baseball game. There was no apparent rust to be shaken off as Pinsonnault has been stellar this summer for Portsmouth Booma Post 6, after not seeing any game action in his freshman year at Western New England University (24-20). He has a 5-0 record and allowed just one run in more than 36 innings in the regular season,...
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: ‘It needs to be revitalized’
Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner...
Insurcomm Purchases Soil-Away Restoration
Insurcomm, a provider of disaster restoration and construction services, has acquired Soil-Away Restoration Services, another disaster restoration company based in Hooksett, New Hampshire. This marks a significant expansion in Insurcomm’s ability to serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients with enhanced restoration capabilities across New England. Soil-Away Restoration Services, known...
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