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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Samantha Rae From Kingston, NH: Local Catch Of The Week
New England artist Samantha Rae has evolved from a high energy cover band frontperson into a thoughtful and inspired singer/songwriter. The proof is in her just released impressive debut solo album. You’ll have the chance to hear the leadoff single here, plus get to know Samantha a little better and find out where to see her performing live.
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.
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.
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. ...
Nashua Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Network After Major Boston Area Operation
A New Hampshire man has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a nationwide drug trafficking network. Andre Watson, 47, from Nashua, faced the verdict in a federal court in Boston, following a significant law enforcement operation that unearthed extensive criminal activities, including drug trafficking and arms possession.
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.
Strawbery Banke's Vintage & Vine Wine Festival moves to Thursday, Sept. 12
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke Museum recently announced that Vintage & Vine – A Wine Festival in Historic Style will be moving to Thursday, Sept. 12. The event, now in its 36th year, has previously occurred on the second Saturday in September. The Vintage & Vine event committee has moved the event to a new date, creating additional opportunities for participation and ensuring the availability of key restaurant and wine partners.
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...
Owner: McIntyre building still a parking lot due to Portsmouth zoning rules
Anthony DiLorenzo, the owner of the former Thomas J. McIntyre federal building property, says recent city zoning changes and a historic preservation easement are making it “very difficult” to redevelop the property. DiLorenzo pointed out “in order to receive a conditional use permit to increase any proposed building...
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,...
Concord passes on state forest sale, sold to adjacent manufactured home park owners who have no plans to develop
The state of New Hampshire decided to sell 30 acres of protected forest to nearby landowners after the city of Concord declined to match the $132,000 purchase price. The sale of the Allen State Forest off Warner Road along the Contookcook River to David Price and his son, also named David, who own the Deer Meadows manufactured housing park has sparked concerns from an executive councilor and state agency head.
Seabrook selectman rebuked for campaigning against firefighters' contract
SEABROOK — Selectmen announced Monday they settled an unfair labor practice that alleged Selectman Srinivasan “Ravi” Ravikumar campaigned against the firefighters' contract behind the scenes. The settlement puts to rest the complaint Seabrook Firefighters Local 2847 filed with the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relation Board in...
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