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Nov 12Andrew Odor Named Northeast Credit Union Assistant Branch Manager
PORTSMOUTH – Northeast Credit Union (NECU) has hired Andrew Odor as the assistant branch manager of its Portsmouth location. Odor has many years of experience in the banking industry and brings a fresh perspective to the credit union. As assistant branch manager, Odor will be responsible for managing daily branch operations, handling member requests, staff development, and ensuring that members receive the best possible service with each visit to NECU. “Andrew’s years of experience combined with his desire
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Nov 11NH Theatre Project presents Seacoast Sessions with Jeff Warner
New Hampshire Theatre Project presentsSeacoast Sessions with Jeff WarnerJeff Warner – American TraditionsSunday, December 8, 2 pmAll Tickets $20959 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH 03801Purchase tickets: nhtheatreproject.org New Hampshire Theatre Project’s second season of Seacoast Sessions continues with master folk musician Jeff Warner. Created in 2018, Seacoast Sessions honors seacoast performers who have regional, national and international reputations. New Hampshire Theatre Project offers audiences
Nov 06NHAA Holiday Exhibition at Levy Gallery
PORTSMOUTH – Give the gift of art for the holidays. It’s a unique, one of a kind present that will delight the receiver and support our artist members. The New Hampshire Art Association’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery will be full of artworks in all mediums, plus more. There will be framed art, 3-D art, matted art, card sets and books for sale during the month of December. Go & Do“All That’s Merry And Bright” New Hampshire Art Association Member Exhibition featuring framed art, 3-D art, matted
Nov 06Portsmouth Advocates announces Awards Night to honor Historic Preservation Projects
PORTSMOUTH -- Portsmouth Advocates, a key program of the Portsmouth Historical Society, is preparing for awards season! Since 1989 Portsmouth Advocates has honored individuals and projects that enhance the city’s unique historic character and make Portsmouth a better place to live and work. On Thursday, November 21, from 5:30-7pm at Discover Portsmouth, the Advocates will continue this tradition by presenting awards to exceptional individuals and projects completed within the last year. Portsmouth
Nov 06John Paul Jones House Thank You and Open Veterans Day
PORTSMOUTH- .It’s a lot quieter on the corner of Middle and State streets in downtown Portsmouth now. Throughout most of the spring and summer, people were constantly in and out of the John Paul Jones House, the 1758 Georgian mansion located there. While guests enjoyed the historic architecture, exhibition, and stories of the naval hero John Paul Jones, behind the scenes, a small army of volunteers and professionals worked quietly to restore, repaint, repoint, and repair the property, to keep the house
Nov 05NH Theatre Project Presents Pride & Prejudice, a reimagined classic
Nov. 15 thru Dec. 1, 2019 Performances Fri & Sat at 8 p.m. Sun at 2 p.m. Portsmouth, NH – October 23, 2019 – New Hampshire Theatre Project's 2019-20 season continues with a thoroughly different take on a much-beloved novel. NHTP presents Pride & Prejudice by Kate Hamill, adapted from Jane Austen’s classic. NHTP's own Kate Hamill brings Lizzy Bennett to life for the 21st century audience with traditional language in a hilariously modern approach. Opening November 15th, Pride & Prejudice is directed by
Nov 04Woodman Museum Third Annual Veterans Day Event
DOVER - A family friendly event honoring Veterans from all wars, and celebrating the Marine Corps, 244th Birthday takes place Sunday, Nov. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at The Woodman Museum in Dover. The event will feature: Military re-enactors from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWII, Vietnam, as well, as Military vehicles from several wars. There will also be Bag Pipers, Taps, singing of the armed services medley, a Veteran guest speaker, Presenting of the Colors, a Civil War cannon salute and
Nov 0416th Annual Concert of Thanksgiving on Nov. 16
Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) has joined in helping Portsmouth’s “End 68 Hours of Hunger” this Thanksgiving season. PMAC will host the 16th annual Concert of Thanksgiving, Nov. 16, at the Portsmouth Middle School. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. PMAC’s annual concert is free and family-friendly. In lieu of tickets, PMAC simply asks people to donate food to End 68 Hours of Hunger. Items that are in need of donations: Peanut Butter – 18 oz plasticSun Butter (peanut free)Saltines / Graham
Nov 04Eastern Bank Honors Peter Gilmore with Community Advocacy Award
PORTSMOUTH, NH, November 4, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Peter Gilmore, executive director of Seacoast Community School, with a Community Advocacy Award, in recognition of his leadership in providing nurturing care and exceptional education for all children of the Seacoast. Since 2016, Gilmore has been the executive director of Seacoast Community School, a nonprofit which is the third largest licensed early learning center in New
Nov 02Innovation + Leadership presents Rachel Slade with Into the Raging Sea on Nov. 5, at the Music Hall Loft
Innovation + Leadership presents Bestselling Author and Award-winning Journalist Rachel Slade with her acclaimed bestselling book INTO THE RAGING SEA Tuesday, November 5, at 7pm “A powerful and affecting story, beautifully handled by Slade, a journalist who clearly knows ships and the sea.” Douglas Preston, New York Times Book Review “Harrowing, moving...a taut adventure tale...The depth of research and reporting, and Slade’s skill at pacing and selecting the
Nov 01Great Bay Stewards announce results for 21st annual Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary
GREENLAND -- With blue skies and temperatures pushing 60 degrees, the 21st annual Great Bay 5K | Race for a Health Estuary included two new course records as well as a sweep of the team competitions. Adam Martin, 25, of Craftsbury Common, Vt., broke the course record of 14:39 set by Aliaksander Leauchanka in 2015 with a finishing time of 14:33. He was followed by Neal Darmody, 29, at 14:57 and John Schilkowsky, 28, at 15:23. Martin, a full time professional cross-country ski racer for the
Oct 29Orthopaedic Surgeon H. Matthew Quitkin Joins Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Practice
PORTSMOUTH – Dr. H. Matthew Quitkin, Orthopaedic Surgeon, has joined Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice effective Nov. 1, 2019. Quitkin is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery and has specialized in hand and upper extremity surgery since 2000. He has extensive experience in both pediatric and adult upper extremity and hand surgery. His areas of expertise include trauma, congenital abnormalities, nerve, tendon and ligament disorders,
Oct 28Tatjana Simon promoted to Northeast Credit Union Branch Manager
LEE – Northeast Credit Union (NECU) promoted Tatjana Simon to branch manager of its Lee location. Previously the assistant branch manager, Simon will now be responsible for hiring and training staff, overseeing daily branch operations, and providing the best experience for all members who enter her branch. “I look forward to seeing what Tatjana will accomplish in her new role as branch manager,” said Kelly Sica, assistant vice president of retail management. “In her time with NECU she has already built
Oct 25Eversource and the University of New Hampshire Launch Energy Efficiency Partnership
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Eversource recently announced a new energy efficiency partnership that will reduce the university’s operating costs and environmental impact at its Durham campus over the next three years. At an event on campus at Parsons Hall, which is undergoing several energy-efficiency upgrades including New Hampshire-based SmartStack technology, UNH and Eversource highlighted the cost savings and environmental benefits of the new partnership – which is the first of its kind
Oct 24Thousands of complimentary lunches to be served on Veterans Day at four Tuscan locations
If you are a veteran, lunch will be on the house for you and a guest on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tuscan Kitchen, 581 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth. As part of Tuscan Brands' ongoing commitment to serving the community and giving back to those most deserving, it will again serve thousands of complimentary lunches on Veterans Day, not only in Portsmouth, but at its four Tuscan Kitchen locations (Portsmouth and Salem, N.H. and Boston and Burlington, Mass.) Available to all
Oct 24The Greater Seacoast Housing Summit meets Nov. 8, 8 to 10 a.m.
The Greater Seacoast Housing Summit will meet Friday, Nov. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Conference Center, 789 Central Ave., Dover. This annual event is a solutions-oriented panel presentation focused on addressing the region’s housing crisis. What can we learn from other communities? Panelists will share their experiences tackling the unique challenge of housing affordability and supply in communities across the state including Amherst, Candia, Jackson, Nashua, Pelham
Oct 24Portsmouth Historical Society Announces the Opening of a New Exhibition, ‘From Portsmouth to Peru: In Search of Anima Mundi’
PORTSMOUTH -- The Portsmouth Historical Society announces the opening on Friday, Oct. 25 in the upper level of the Portsmouth Academy Gallery of ‘From Portsmouth to Peru: In Search of Anima Mundi,’ a new exhibition of black-and-white photographs by Carl Austin Hyatt. Bringing together decades of Hyatt’s work, the show examines the ancient idea of anima mundi (the soul of the world) through two different landscape subjects--the iconic salt piles of downtown Portsmouth and the snow-covered Peruvian
Oct 23Meet the Chamber Collaborative's Board of Directors
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth has sworn in its new 18-member Board of Directors set to guide it throughout fiscal year 2020. Officers for 2019-20 are Board Chair Lisa Gainty, TD Bank; Vice Chair: Michael Fischer, Great Bay Community College; Treasurer: Tara Meulenbroek, Lonza Biologics; Immediate Past Chair: John Crisp, First Seacoast Bank. Pictured L to R: Eric Stinson, Stinson & Associates; John Akar, Cava Tapas & Wine Bar; Janette Desmond, Kilwins Chocolate; John Crisp; Monte
Oct 22Lorna Gagnon Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty as Regional Manager
PORTSMOUTH Verani Realty is proud to announce that Lorna Gagnon has joined the Verani team as the regional manager for the Maine, Massachusetts, and N.H. Seacoast area. Gagnon will provide managerial oversight and agent development for the Seacoast offices, market and build Verani Realty’s professional presence around the Seacoast, and develop specific plans and strategies to ensure growth in the area. Gagnon brings more than 30 years of hands-on experience and market knowledge in the real estate
Oct 21That's HOT: Spicy Shark picks up six Scovies (hosted by the Fiery Foods Show)
When the owner of the Fiery Foods Show, the biggest and longest running spicy food show in the U.S.A, in Albuquerque, N.M. called Gabe DiSaverio, the owner of The Spicy Shark recently, she had some hot news. Of all the awards in the Hot Sauce / Spicy Food Industry, the Scovies (hosted by the Fiery Foods Show) are considered to be the Oscars of the Industry. The Spicy Shark had just won 6 Scovies….including BEST IN SHOW for the Hot Maple Syrup. You will certainly be hearing more about this The Spicy
Oct 18Special Event at Lure to Benefit Blue Ocean Society
PORTSMOUTH—Celebrate autumn and benefit the ocean by joining Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation for a special event at Lure Bar + Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Lure will provide a nice spread, along with select wine, beer and a signature cocktail. Blue Ocean Society co-founders Jen Kennedy and Dianna Schulte will speak about the organization’s work and answer questions from guests. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Blue Ocean Society’s local programs. Lure is celebrating its one-year
Oct 1820th annual Dunfey Exhibit held at NH Art Association
PORTSMOUTH – “More or Less” is the theme of the 20th annual Joan L. Dunfey open juried exhibition on view during the month of November at the New Hampshire Art Association's Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. Juror Inez McDermott chose 75 artworks in all mediums from 194 entries for this prestigious NHAA show. NHAA members and non-members were invited to compete in the jurying process. McDermott has been a professor of art history at New England College since 2000. In her courses she encourages students to
Oct 17TFMoran donates $5,000 to support NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire West Side RENEW initiative
TFMoran has donated $5,000 to NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire in support of West Side RENEW, an initiative to redevelop and preserve properties in significant decline or in need of capital improvements on Manchester’s West Side. West Side RENEW complements NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire’s overarching community building mission in this area of Manchester, which began in 2006 with the West Granite Revitalization Initiative that resulted in more than $5 million in investment over nine years to
Oct 17Cortney Petrin Promoted to Northeast Credit Union Branch Manager
Northeast Credit Union (NECU) has promoted Cortney Petrin to branch manager of their Northwood location. Petrin has been with NECU since 2007 where she began her career at the Rochester branch as lead teller. In her 12 years at NECU, Petrin has proved to be a valuable resource to the credit union. As Branch Manager, Petrin’s responsibilities include overseeing daily branch operations, coaching staff, and building meaningful relationships with the members she serves. “Cortney is a wonderful asset to the
Oct 16Leadership Seacoast announces new board members
PORTSMOUTH - Local non-profit, Leadership Seacoast, an organization committed to developing informed and active community leaders, recently welcomed three new board members; Michael Mengers, Robert Gagnon, and Lisa Shawney. Each will serve an initial three-year term. Mengers graduated from the Leadership Seacoast class of 2019 and is a program manager at the University of New Hampshire. A graduate of the Leadership Seacoast Class of 2012, Gagnon is the senior vice president, manager of Consumer Lending at
Oct 15Cornerstone VNA Recognizes First Seacoast Bank with Annual Cornerstone Award
Cornerstone VNA recently recognized longtime supporter, First Seacoast Bank, with the 2019 Cornerstone Award at their “Home Sweet Home” fundraising event on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Flag Hill Distillery & Winery in Lee. First introduced in 2012, the Cornerstone Award recognizes an individual or local business for their dedication and commitment to advancing the mission of Cornerstone VNA. As a nonprofit organization, Cornerstone VNA relies on the generosity of individuals and local businesses, and First
Oct 15Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Presents 'Dinner with the Doctor' with Dr. Welch
PORTSMOUTH – Dr. Tyler Welch, orthopaedic surgeon at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, presents Dinner with the Doctor, a lecture event hosted by Stryker on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, starting at 6 p.m. Dr. Welch will discuss innovations in treatment for knee pain, including new injection options, updates in meniscus, ACL and cartilage surgery, and robotic knee replacement. Dr. Welch specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder, as well as knee
Oct 103S Artspace presents second annual Form + Function Artisan Fair Nov. 16, 17
PORTSMOUTH — The Form + Function Artisan Fair returns to 3S Artspace on Nov. 16 and 17. Featuring a showcase of hand-crafted work by more than 25 artisans and makers from the Seacoast and beyond, Form + Function transforms the gallery, performance space, and lobby at 3S Artspace into a holiday shopping marketplace of handmade finds. Visitors can browse and shop for the gift-giving season in booths with curated items such as textiles, housewares, jewelry, metal-work, accessories, ceramics and
Oct 01Staff Hunters Welcomes Ashlyn Nadeau to Its Team
PORTSMOUTH —Staff Hunters, the Seacoast’s premiere, specialized staffing firm for administrative, accounting, and engineering placements, is pleased to announce that Ashlyn Nadeau has been hired to the agency’s growing team. Formerly a senior administrative assistant with AGS/Staffing Sense in Exeter, Nadeau transitioned into the role of team support specialist with Staff Hunters in August of 2019. As team support specialist, she is the first point of contact for incoming candidates and provides the
Sep 23Beyond the Studio -- NH Art Association’ plein air exhibition at Levy Gallery
PORTSMOUTH – Many of the New Hampshire Art Association’s artists paint outdoors, especially in the nice weather. To showcase their works, NHAA is holding an exhibition called “Beyond the Studio” during the month of October. Framed works created outdoors by the artists will be for sale. Winners of the annual Wet Paint-Out Weekend held in July are also invited to display their pieces. This exhibit is generously sponsored by The Market Square Group at Morgan Stanley. GO & DO “Beyond the Studio” –
Sep 18Colliers International Enters the Maine Market
Sept. 18 -- Leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) today announced plans to enter the Portland, Maine, market. Colliers International is among the largest full service commercial advisory and brokerage firms. In addition to its offices in Manchester and Portsmouth, the new Portland, Maine, office will provide Colliers with its third full service commercial real estate office in Northern New England. “We are excited to enter the
Sep 14Dolloff Team in New Hampshire with eXp Realty reaches $80,000 In Commissions Returned to Hero Clients
Not long after the tragic events of 9/11 the national Homes for Heroes Program was created to give back to Heroes who serve our communities and country. Bill and Connie Dolloff with eXp Realty chose to become Homes for Heroes Realtor Affiliates in the Fall of 2016. They recently surpassed $80,000 in Hero Rewards they've given back, directly from their commission to their local Hero clients. These New Hampshire Heroes chose to buy or sell a home through Bill and Connie and the Homes for Heroes Program and
Apr 05‘Chit Chat – Let’s Talk Art’
PORTSMOUTH – New Hampshire Art Association member Pamela DuLong Williams will be in the NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery on Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 6 p.m., to share a fun educational conversation about the art in the current exhibit. The 33rd Annual Omer T. Lassonde Juried Exhibition offers plenty of art to talk about. Come join Willliams for an informal engaging discussion using the art on display as a teaching tool. The gallery is located at 136 State St., Portsmouth. A $10 donation is
