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Two solo shows explore healing and hope at Seacoast Artist Association
EXETER — Healing and hope flow through the two Body of Work exhibits at the Seacoast Artist Association in downtown Exeter during the month of July, "Moonlight Blues," by Newmarket sculptor Natasha Dikareva “encapsulates my reflections on the tumultuous events unfolding around the world and in my homeland, Ukraine. This series of sculptures merges the raw, grounding nature of clay with the fragile beauty of blown glass, creating a visual dialogue that speaks about resilience and delicate hope that persists within adversity.
7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: 'It needs to be revitalized'
HAMPTON — 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 Sal Lupoli, who plans to invest up to $600 million in the redevelopment. His team has shown town officials schematics of a new hotel, convention...
Portsmouth development plan revised: 4 buildings with 48 housing units
PORTSMOUTH — The developers of a proposed housing project at a historic downtown site off Hanover Street have revised their plans in response to community concerns. Attorney John Bosen, who represents Steve Wilson and Hampshire Development Corp, said since introducing their initial plan in April, “we have listened to the comments and concerns of this board and the abutters, and redesigned the site to include four buildings in order to allow more light and air into” the...
Exeter grad Kristen Beebe shares top moments in stellar freshman year at Endicott College
BEVERLY, Massachusetts — Kristen Beebe ended her Exeter High School career as a two-time New Hampshire Division I softball Pitcher of the Year award winner, helping the Blue Hawks capture the state championship as a junior in 2022, when she was also the state's Gatorade Softball Player of the Year. Beebe, who knew she would be stepping up a level in competition at Division III Endicott College, rose to the challenge in her freshman season in spring...
Portsmouth Housing Authority gets solar panels grant for Atlantic Heights senior housing
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Housing Authority is the recipient of a $140,000 state grant that will cover most of the cost of installing solar panels at the Atlantic Heights senior housing development. PHS worked with ReVision Energy to submit the successful grant application to the New Hampshire Department of Energy. The property is located at 40 Bedford Way in the historic Atlantic Heights neighborhood. In 1996, after the city of Portsmouth closed the Atlantic Heights School,...
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Prescott Park
The summer evening breezes flow wonderfully through Prescott Park in Portsmouth as a wave of pink washes over the stage. “Legally Blonde the Musical” explodes onto the scene, bringing its infectious energy and empowering message to the heart of the Seacoast community. This delightful production, directed by Tom Alsip, is a perfect treat for area audiences. Where else can you see an open-air production while spreading out on blankets, sitting in lawn chairs or reserving a table for your comfort and convenience? Add to this a snack shack with loads of options, and you have a one-of-a-kind theater experience.
Single-vehicle crash in Hampton Falls claims one life
HAMPTON FALLS — A fatal vehicle crash early in the morning has claimed the life of a driver in Hampton Falls. New Hampshire State Police responded to a vehicle fire on Exeter Road at about 3:40 a.m. on July 14. The incident involved a Subaru Impreza sedan that had...
Bid It to Win It Maine Online Auction: Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors
Bid It to Win It starts July 15, and you'll be able to bid on amazing items with the chance to save thousands of dollars when you do. One of the items you can bid on is a Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors. The...
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
Maine Amateur Women's Golf Championship tees off in Saco
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Round one of the Maine Amateur Women's Golf Championship teed off Monday at Biddeford-Saco Country Club. Eighty-eight golfers braved the high heat and humidity. Cecily Whiting out of the Woodlands leads the way at 4 over, with Jade Haylock one shot back. Maria Chianchette is third at...
UMA launches Maine's first aviation technician program
The University of Maine at Augusta is launching Maine's first aviation maintenance technician program, based at the Brunswick Landing aviation campus. The university heard from businesses in the aviation industry that there is a serious lack of technicians to hire, said program director Daniel Leclair. He said LifeFlight of Maine spent a year trying to recruit just one technician.
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