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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...
York leader says he'll resign if problems on beach aren't addressed
YORK (WGME) -- Drinking on the beach, many have done it, but one York leader thinks it's gone too far and is raising the alarm. Unless something changes, he says he's willing to resign over it. Jeffrey Patten has long overseen the lifeguards in town and is worried about their...
Remember When the Fox Run Mall in New Hampshire Had These 22 Stores?
It seems like malls are a dying industry these days, but that doesn't stop us from reminiscing about the good ol' glory days when they were the place to be. Maybe you're someone who could care less about malls. Perhaps you'd rather do your shopping at outdoor plazas where all the stores are accessible from the street, rather than walk into a massive building and work your way back to the store of your choosing.
Public drinking at York Beach leads lifeguard captain to reconsider his job
YORK, Maine — Maine law prohibits drinking in public spaces, but the beach operations coordinator for the Town of York Jeffrey Patten said people violate the state law regularly by drinking openly at beaches, and he is willing to resign if town leaders don't enforce the rules and resolve ongoing issues.
Dave Portnoy Reviews Tripoli Pizza & Bakery In Lawrence
The 47-year-old Barstool Sports owner found himself in Essex County, at Tripoli Pizza & Bakery in Lawrence, for the latest edition of his “One Bite Pizza Reviews” YouTube series that was posted Tuesday, July 16. Founded by the Zappala family in 1924, the business started selling fresh bread...
Exeter’s iconic Ioka Theater marquee shines bright in Ohio museum: 'Glitzy and new'
EXETER — The iconic Ioka Theater marquee has found new life as its vibrant pink-and-green neon lights now shine brightly at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Laurie A. Couture, who worked to house the famous downtown Exeter landmark at the museum, drove nearly 2,000 miles from New Hampshire across four days for its official unveiling Friday. ...
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.
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. ...
Allegiant adds new Portsmouth-to-Florida destination as it competes with Breeze at Pease
PORTSMOUTH — Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it is adding a new route in November from the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Sarasota, Florida. Allegiant's news comes less than a week after fellow low-cost carrier Breeze Airways announced it would start offering flights from Portsmouth to two popular Florida destinations in October.
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.
Brooklyn Café touts New Hampshire's first kosher café, now open in Newington
NEWINGTON — The Brooklyn Café, at 2299 Woodbury Ave., billing itself as New Hampshire's first kosher café. This new establishment provides the local community with a variety of kosher-certified dishes. This café aims to bring a taste of authentic New York cuisine to the community, including falafel,...
Fat Hen Brewing Company coming to Exeter, Harbor Burger Shack opens in Kittery
Hey there Seacoast! I'm back from a sunshine filled vacation and have a lot of Seacoast restaurant news to share. This week we learn that Fat Hen Brewing company is coming to Exeter offering "pies and pints", Harbor Burger Shack in Kittery brings back 1950s memories with burgers and milkshakes, Fisherman’s Catch restaurant in Wells sold, Brooklyn Café touts New Hampshire's first kosher café and is now open in Newington, and Potter's House Bakery looks to build a sensory room and is looking for your help.
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.
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls to headline WXRV/92.5 the River’s 22nd Annual Free Riverfest Music Festival on August 24
Boston’s Independent Radio, 92.5 the River announced that Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will headline the station’s 22nd Annual Riverfest Music Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2023, from 12 Noon – 6:00 PM. Matt Pond PA, Ali McGuirk, and Zola Simone join the lineup for a full day of free music and activities at the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach. This year’s festival is presented by Bud Light and produced in conjunction with the Salisbury Beach Partnership. More information can be found at https://theriverboston.com/riverfest-salisbury-beach/
Playing Shark in the Park 2024: New Hampshire’s ‘Mica’s Groove Train’
Playing Shark in the Park 2024: New Hampshire's Mica's Groove Train. Shark in the Park 2024 is a free community concert series on Wednesday nights throughout the months of July and August at Henry Law Park in Dover, New Hampshire, from 6-8pm. Our second band for the series is Mica's...
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.
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.
NH Film Festival 2024 in Portsmouth sets dates, entry deadline is near
PORTSMOUTH — Four days of independent films, parties, comedy, panel discussions, and educational opportunities will once again descend arrive with the 22nd annual New Hampshire Film Festival on Oct. 17-20. Festival organizers are encouraging filmmakers to submit their films for consideration before the final Aug. 1, 2024 deadline. Submissions can be made through FilmFreeway at NHFilmFestival.com. Filmmakers compete to be among the more than 100 selected feature films, documentaries, and short films that will be screened at numerous Portsmouth locations.
Newburyport PEG Center for Art & Activism The ANTI-RACISM SERIES Is Done, But Our Work Has Just Begun!
We’d like to thank everyone who supported and attended the Anti-Racism Series sponsored by the PEG Center for Art & Activism, The YWCA of Greater Newburyport, and Eddie Carson. It was a great start to a vital reimaging of what a more inclusive Newburyport can be. We are not done with this issue – in fact, we are just beginning!
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