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Albacore Park to break ground on new visitor center
PORTSMOUTH — Albacore Park, a National Historic Landmark Site and museum in Portsmouth, is expanding its visitor center. Thanks to generous funding provided by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the Linn Foundation, and an anonymous donor, they are working on a building expansion that will double the size of Albacore Park’s visitor center.
A lottery for a house received only 6 applicants: ‘We don’t understand’
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (WMTW) – A lottery for a three-bedroom house in Maine, priced at just a fraction of its market value, fell flat. Only six people applied for the chance to call it home, and of those, only half of the applicants met the eligibility requirements. The lottery winner...
The Ridge in Rochester offers free movies, fun summer events: Here's the schedule
ROCHESTER — The summer entertainment schedule is set for The Ridge Marketplace shopping plaza's lawn, a community gathering space offering free events for all ages. Bounce & Splash & Entertainment will be offered Wednesdays, July 3 to Aug. 21, noon-3 p.m.: Rochester Recreation will offer Toddler Playgroup Fridays, July 5, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16, 9:30-11 a.m.
Kittery, Maine, Favorite Named Among Best ‘Classic Food’ Restaurants in America
When it comes to deeming food "classic American fare", that terminology can be broad. For many, a classic meal could be something like a burger and fries, bacon and eggs, or fish and chips. The majority of restaurants across the United States have some form of classic American fare on...
Eagle Grabs Lunch in the Backyard of Exeter, New Hampshire, Home
It's pretty amazing to watch an eagle enjoy lunch from the deck of your home in Exeter, New Hampshire. Susan Drinker sees a lot of gorgeous wildlife right from the deck of her home. She is often snapping pictures of her favorite bird, the heron. It's actually a heron that...
From Nubble to Mount A: Old York’s vintage postcard collection now searchable online
YORK, Maine — The Old York Historical Society now has a portion of its collection of historic postcards searchable online at oldyork.org. A collection of 1,780 postcards, part of a larger donation of ephemera focused on York, was given to the society by Peter Moore, former author of the York Weekly column, “Unknown Histories of York.”
Meet the collector behind Portsmouth Athenaeum's NH primary exhibit
It was the dashboard dolls that did it. A circa-1964 set depicting candidates President Lyndon B. Johnson and Sen. Barry Goldwater put Durham attorney Susan Roman on the path of collecting political memorabilia at a young age. The dashboard dolls were a gift from her uncle, and are on display...
Great white shark 'pings' trackers off Seacoast: Here's what that really means
Two weeks ago, the Boston newscasters were all excited about a great white shark that “pinged” off Rye Beach. While having a great white in our waters does not surprise me as the commercial fishermen see them frequently, I was surprised that it had made it onto the Boston television stations. Curious, I delved deeper and soon found that the “ping” was 100 miles off the New Hampshire coast. While interesting, it seemed a little bit of sensationalism to report it off the coast of Rye Beach. So, I thought it would be a good time to discuss what a “ping” was.
Love Poke? New Hawaiian-Inspired Restaurant Open in Kittery, Maine
Man, I love a poke bowl! It's just the most perfect, light dinner or lunch option in the summer! For those hot days where you don't want to eat anything too heavy but also want something more exciting than a salad, a poke bowl is the answer to your prayers.
Sonny's Tavern opening in Rochester, Endzone Bar and Grill opens in Dover
Happy Independence Day Seacoast! Fireworks wont be the only thing lighting up the Seacoast, because the restaurant scene is booming with news this week. We learn that Sonny's Tavern is about to open in Rochester, Endzone Bar and Grill opens in former Thompson Tavern space in Dover, Howling Wolf Taqueria is coming to Portsmouth, GroundSwell Surf Cafe opens at Seabrook Beach and Stoneface Brewing unveils new hard seltzer line. I will be enjoying a vacation next week and will be back the following week with more Local Flavor news to share with you all.
Wiggly Bridge Distillery returns with new expansion plans amid whiskey fungus concerns
YORK, Maine — Wiggly Bridge Distillery returned to the town’s Planning Board with a proposed expansion, this time promising not to store aging whiskey barrels in any new structure. The family-owned distillery on Route 1 has grown in the last decade to become an award-winning spirit maker. Father and son owners David Woods and David Woods II say they need more space to keep growing. ...
Celebrate All Things Lavender at This Maine Festival Featuring Live Music, Food, and More
Summer's in full swing, and people throughout New England are filling their calendars with fun seasonal activities that are sure to create lasting memories. If you're anything like this writer, you're devoted to spending as much time as possible outside and soaking up the sunlight over the next couple of months. And there's no better way to appreciate Mother Nature's beauty than by going to a lavender festival.
Halcyon String Quartet brings 'Realized' to Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Halcyon String Quartet will perform "Realized," a multimedia concert combining stop-motion animation with live music on Sunday, July 14. The 4 p.m. concert will be held at the First Parish UU Church in Kennebunk. A $25 donation is requested at the door. With animated films and stories inspired by a...
Endzone Bar and Grill, a sports bar, opens in former Thompson Tavern space in Dover
DOVER — The sisters behind Hampton’s Ginger and Clove café have added a new resumé item to their long list of hospitality industry success − opening a sports bar and restaurant. Endzone Bar and Grill, the product of sisters Cassy Vasquez and Angelica Spinelli, opened in May in the site of the former Thompson Tavern, a Central Avenue specialty that shut down its sports bar and rooftop deck at the end of February. ...
Eliot artist Gordon Carlisle unveils ‘Panorama’ at York Public Library
YORK, Maine — York Public Library is hosting the exhibit "Panorama," featuring the work of Eliot artist Gordon Carlisle. "With this showing at the York Public Library, I'm attempting to convey the 40-plus year 'panorama' of my visual art output since first arriving here," Carlisle said. "It will include examples of my public art, theatrical design, paintings, collages and illustrations."
Teen movie night, beach slime and a magic workshop: Community events July 1-7
DOVER — Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to join the Dover Public Library on Monday, July 1, at 5 p.m. for a showing of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (rated PG-13). Themed snacks and drinks will be provided. Summer Crafternoon at Dover Library. DOVER...
Inside an Ogunquit Family Haven Built for Entertaining
Planning for the future, a Massachusetts couple creates an Ogunquit family haven It was a vision into the future,” says Melissa Serlenga of the Ogunquit home she and her husband, Jason, built for their family of two girls and a boy, ages 11 to 17. By this, she means a 4,900-square-foot, six-bedroom legacy retreat that will evolve into a multigenerational getaway as their children grow and start families.
Hurlbutt Designs Has Everything You Need for a Coastal Chic Aesthetic
For the uninitiated or even just the shy, a visit to a designer’s showroom can be a minefield of question—can I touch this? can I buy it? will it fit my living room?—with possibly intimidating answers. Which is why renowned designer Louise Hurlbutt of Hurlbutt Designs is quick to point out that, in her spacious Kennebunk shop, “Everything is for sale. Because of our name, some people think it’s all a design studio, but in reality we sell everything off the floor.”
'Dodged a bullet'; Endangered birds unharmed in Hampton Beach brushfire
A fire burned through an area of the dunes at Hampton Beach early Saturday morning. The dunes are home to a delicate ecosystem, including the nesting grounds for the endangered Piping Plovers. Hampton fire Chief Michael McMahon said the call around 3 a.m. for a report of a bonfire on...
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