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Former Brewster Academy stars Matas Buzelis, Devin Carter selected in NBA draft
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A couple of former Brewster Academy players are heading to the NBA. An emotional Matas Buzelis was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Bulls. Buzelis, a 6-foot-10 forward, most recently played in the G-League. He was born in Chicago and will be playing for his hometown team.
Somersworth Fire Department to celebrate 100 years of service to Hilltop City
SOMERSWORTH — The Somersworth Fire Department is days away from a major milestone, the 100th anniversary of the department moving from volunteer call firefighters to a full-time, professional department with motorized vehicles. "The city has never had horse-drawn or steam-driven vehicles," said Skip Pepin, the department's designated historian. "The...
From Obama and Clinton to Boston sports, Portsmouth grad loves singing the national anthem
PORTSMOUTH – Emma Joanis admits she is not a “sporty” person by any imagination. Joanis, a 2017 graduate of Portsmouth High School and 2021 graduate of New York University, is more comfortable performing on stage at either Hackmatack Playhouse in South Berwick, Maine, at a summer play at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, or...
Strawberry Festival, food trucks, Open Farm Day, music and more: Things to do in Seacoast
Well hello there summer, it's good to see you again! With summer officially here, the Seacoast is heating up with all sorts of entertainment. This weekend, head over to Somersworth High School for the rescheduled Celebration Night hosted by the Somersworth Festival Association, experience all things Strawberry at the South Berwick Strawberry Festival, see Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy at Prescott Park or take the whole family to Open Farm Day Jubilee 2024 at Hackmatack Playhouse. Read...
June 27-30 Weekly Entertainment Report: Lively arts, music, shows in Southern NH
Dalton Sayball / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm. Chris Lester / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm. Lewis Goodwin Duo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm. Brian Johnson Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm. Eddie Sands / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm. John Chouinard / Homestead (Merrimack)...
Movies and TV shows casting in Portsmouth
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Portsmouth, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill. Grusho Anna // Shutterstock.
Need a new outfit? Try the library.
At a library in Dover, New Hampshire, earlier this year, the shelves of books and CDs typically available for lending were accompanied by something else — racks of clothes. Every Sunday and Monday from December through mid-January, community members could visit a lecture hall in the Dover Public Library to participate in the pilot of a new type of lending project: a clothing library. Visitors could check out up to five garments for two weeks at a time. The collection focused on “occasion wear,” the types of things people might buy for the purpose of wearing once: a holiday party dress, a wedding outfit, a ski trip ensemble.
Two arrested in connection with burglary at Manchester home, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two men have been arrested in connection with a May burglary at a home in Manchester, according to police. Manchester police said a woman told police a man with a gun broke into her home on Lake Ave while she was inside. The man broke the...
Man arrested after shooting, chase in Claremont, police say
CLAREMONT, N.H. — A Newport man was arrested after a shooting and police chase in Claremont, police said. Claremont police said before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, they were dispatched to the area of Twistback Road for a report of shots fired. Officer found shell casings in the area, and witnesses described the vehicle, police said.
The Weekender, June 28 – 30: Monster Jam, Farmer’s Markets, Live Music and more!
MANCHESTER, NH – Looking to beat the heat or get out and about to enjoy the last weekend of June? Check out the mix below!. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our searchable comprehensive Community Calendar. Know of an upcoming event? Add it – it’s free!
UNH Records High Marks in NCAA Graduation Success Rate
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of New Hampshire athletic department earned an NCAA Graduation Success Rate score of 95 percent, including 10 teams with a perfect mark of 100, in the most recent data that was released Thursday. UNH's mark held steady from last year and is higher than the national average of 90 percent.
Council OKs Mount Washington Environmental Study; Hears Concerns About NH Electric Co-Op
CONCORD – Work will begin immediately on the summit of Mount Washington to assess its environmental condition and make recommendations to minimize the negative impacts on the fragile alpine zone into the future. The state’s Executive Council approved a $608,800 contract with Tighe & Bond, Inc. of Portsmouth to...
Someone in a New Hampshire Facebook Group is Trying to Sell a $100 Bill for $500
Well, this is hilarious. No one is letting this guy get away with this. I don't want to call this man out by name, but if you follow yard sale pages in New Hampshire on Facebook, chances are you have seen this hilarity ensue. Now look, I love a yard...
Twin State game: The offensive standouts in a big N.H. win
HANOVER, N.H. -- On Saturday, some of the most decorated and talented seniors in Vermont and New Hampshire took part in the 10th annual Twin State All-Star Game. Also known as the Byrne Cup, the event features players from every division of play in both the Granite State and the Green Mountain State.
The ‘Wild West’ of hooking up large solar projects in New Hampshire
Nearly two years ago, a Goshen couple signed a contract to allow an energy company to build a solar farm on their mountainside property. But the project has faced continuous delays – stalling, too, the life plans the family made around it. Kearsarge Energy approached the couple, Kathryn and...
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