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Dover affordable housing plan: 48 units. Here are details.
DOVER — Forty-eight affordable housing units and a commercial building are proposed to be built at 52 Old Rochester Road. An existing office, apartment and a detached garage on the site would be replaced with the 48 one-bedroom units, spread out across two new three-story residential buildings, and a third building dedicated to commercial uses, according to plans filed with the city. The residential buildings would have a 6,007-square-foot footprint, while the commercial building would have a...
$13M in Portsmouth projects: Prescott Park, South Mill Pond playground, turf field, more
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council recently voted to approve the issuance of $12.9 million in bonds to pay for a series of city projects. The bond issue includes $4.5 million for work at the city-owned Prescott Park, $3 million to add a second turf field near the city-owned Community Campus, $1 million for Fleet Street utility upgrades and streetscape improvements and $600,000 to upgrade the South Mill Pond playground. ...
Newmarket late-night hotspot Mia’s Bar & Lounge opens to rave reviews
NEWMARKET — A new bar, which its owners hope will become the town’s premier “late-night spot,” has officially opened its doors. Owners Dave and Maribel Hernandez described the reception at Mia’s Bar & Lounge’s soft opening two weekends ago as “surreal.” Initially planned to run from 4 to 8 p.m., the event was extended to midnight on both days due to the overwhelming turnout. ...
Eileen Ivers to visit Colonial for holidays
The Colonial Theatre Laconia will present Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. She is a Grammy-awarded and Emmy nominated artist who has played with London Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops.
Great Bay CC loses 2 players; Dover's Breen gets full scholarship to DII Saint Michael's
PORTSMOUTH - The Great Bay Community College men's basketball team has seen some success in recent years. The Herons went 18-8 this past season, and 22-9 the year before when the team advanced to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Division II semifinals. Larger basketball programs have certainly taken notice. Alex Tavares, a starter on the national semifinal team, played at the University of New Hampshire last season, and has since transferred to Southern Wesleyan...
Portsmouth police unveil new officer trading cards for 2024
PORTSMOUTH — Just in time for the start of the new school year Portsmouth Police Department announces the release of the sixth edition of PPD trading cards. The 2024 series features 23 new photos and includes introductions for some recent hires and new assignments. Each card features the officers’ name and photograph on...
Sustainability projects get helping hand from UNH Fellows
HAMPTON – Energy conservation initiatives at Unitil are getting a boost thanks to the work of some exceptional University of New Hampshire graduates and undergraduates participating in a sustainability fellowship program this summer. The program offered by UNH’s Sustainability Institute provides learning opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and recent graduate students from UNH and other universities to work on transformative sustainability projects with municipal, educational, corporate, and non-profit partners. ...
In bloom: At sunflower festival in Lee, visitors frolic in the fields
Five-year old Justus White was making the most of what Coppal House Farm had to offer on a warm Saturday afternoon. “First thing when we came here was eating snow cones, and then second thing, see the animals,” he said. “Third thing, sunflowers.” ...
Fashion giant Christian Dior sues Springfield's Café Dior for trademark infringement
In October, when Gissel Santiago opened Café Dior on Main Street in Springfield, it was a celebratory affair. Mayor Domenic Sarno cut a symbolic ribbon and praised the new Latina-owned business, which promised its patrons a luxury café experience downtown. But now, the doors of the café are...
Documentary About Artist Raphael To Screen At The Park Theatre In Jaffrey
In 2020, one of the greatest exhibitions of an artist happened in Rome. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death, the most extensive exhibition ever held of his works took place in Rome. A documentary of the exhibition and the artist was produced by the world renowned Seventh...
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Spirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will start selling tickets that include some of its most popular extras in bundles. The Florida-based airline said Tuesday the top ticket will be a “Go Big” package that includes priority check-in, a roomier seat, snacks and drinks, a checked bag, a carry-on bag and free WiFi. CEO Ted Christie said the changes are “taking low-fare travel to new heights.” They also indicate the deep trouble with Spirit’s longtime business model. The airline with bright yellow planes hasn’t made a full-year profit since 2019 — it has lost nearly $2.4 billion since — leading industry analysts to mull whether a bankruptcy filing could be in Spirit’s future.
Powerlifting promoter sees potential in Laconia
LACONIA — The City on the Lakes is known for Motorcycle Week and Pumpkinfest, a place to play on the water or catch a show. One resident hopes to add another identity to that list: a city where serious iron is thrown around. On Friday, Aug. 2, and Sunday,...
RGC Theatre To Present First Regional Workshop Of GRACE AND THE GHOST
A ghostly return ignites a joyous ode to life's overlooked marvels. As shadow and solitude intertwine, they embark on a transformative journey from darkness to the light of self-discovery. RGC Theatre will present the first regional workshop of the one-act musical Grace and the Ghost at the Rochester Performance and Arts Center.
The Stubblebine Company Arranges the sale of a Nashua Office Building
NASHUA, NH–The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International arranged the sale of 547 Amherst St. in Nashua, NH, a 35,684 SF office building to 1A Auto, Inc. for $3,125,000. David and James Stubblebine, Principals of the Stubblebine Company, and Aaron Smith, Advisor, represented 1A Auto, the Buyer, in this transaction. 547 Amherst...
Granite VNA names Rapoza as hospice house manager
CONCORD — Granite VNA named health care leader Suzanne Rapoza as its hospice house manager. In addition to overseeing all aspects of daily operations at the agency’s Hospice House in Concord, Rapoza will coach and mentor new members of the nursing team and support hospice nurses with patient care.
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health raises awareness about diabetes, home health care solutions
MEREDITH — Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is committed to raising awareness about diabetes and providing comprehensive care to those affected by this chronic condition. With the number of diabetes cases rising, understanding the disease and knowing the available support options is more important than ever. Diabetes is a...
NH Women's Amateur: Dover's Carys Fennessy takes 7-shot lead into final round
ROCHESTER – Carys Fennessy has high standards, so she was determined to prove Monday’s roller-coaster ride that included an eagle and a double bogey was an aberration. The rising Dover High School senior responded 24 hours later with a sizzling 3-under par 69 on Tuesday to take a commanding seven-shot lead going into...
Heartwarming Act of Kindness in Newmarket, New Hampshire, Gives us All the Feels
Let's face it, social media can be a very toxic place. Lately we are seeing people use it as an outlet to express their political beliefs which in theory should be totally fine. Freedom of speech, right? But unfortunately people start insulting each other's character based on who they are going to vote for in November and it all gets real ugly real quick.
Ioka theater makeover: New condos, ranging from $889K to $1.25M, hit the market in Exeter
EXETER — The recent installation of new “IOKA” lettering on the iconic downtown landmark marked a significant milestone in the project to transform the century-old Ioka theater building into a mixed-use development with retail space and condos. Joe Stagnone, communications manager for the project, said construction is “about 90 to 95% done.” He said workers are completing the finishing touches to both the exterior and interior of the 55 Water St. building and expect to be fully...
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