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Mar 30Wentworth-Douglass Hospital opens Community COVID-19 Hotline and Respiratory Illness Clinics
DOVER -- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has opened a Wentworth-Douglass Hospital COVID-19 Community Hotline to serve community members who have symptoms of COVID-19 or have general COVID-19 questions. The Community Hotline is accessible by calling (603) 609-6000, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Depending on the severity of symptoms, the Hotline nurses may direct patients to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Respiratory Illness Clinics. Wentworth-Douglass
Mar 30Keep your computer and bank account secure by being suspicious of unusual or unexpected email
Email is commonly used by criminals in phishing scams. Criminals have the ability to make the email look very realistic; it may even appear to come from a legitimate source. Criminals are now taking advantage of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to commit fraud. These criminals are sending phishing emails that claim to come from charities or people dealing with COVID19. The emails are intended to trick you into donating to a phony charity or installing malware on your computer. These scams may also be used
Mar 27Draft and send your news release to the Chamber for posting on its website
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Mar 26Nonprofit Gundalow Company Elects John Lamson as Chairman of the Board
PORTSMOUTH — The Gundalow Company, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the Piscataqua Region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action, announced today that its board of directors has elected John Lamson, of Newington, as its new chairman, effective immediately. He replaces Catharine Newick, who has served as chairwoman since 2017 and will remain a director of Gundalow Company. Lamson is a retired U.S. diplomat. He grew up in Newington and Portsmouth, and became a
Mar 25Spring Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast postponed
Our hearts and (virtual) hugs go out to all our friends, family, businesses and neighbors, near and far. It is remarkable and gratifying to every day witness our Seacoast community come together and take care of each other in these unprecedented times. The news reports change hourly, and we recognize that we don’t know when our extraordinary restaurant community will be able to open up its doors again. But we know they will, and we can’t wait for that to happen! With that in mind, we are postponing
Mar 25City of Portsmouth Seeks Donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supplies
PORTSMOUTH — City Health Officer Kim McNamara has put out the call requesting donations of PPE supplies so the City's health and first responder teams have a sure supply as demand grows. The notice to residents noted, “In addition to outfitting COVID-19 health providers, the fire and police officers who respond to any 'possibly infected or exposed' individuals must take PPE precautions. That uses up supplies, fast!” The Portsmouth Fire Department is organizing the PPE Donation Drive and is
Mar 25COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update from Convenient MD
We would like to provide an update regarding ConvenientMD's response as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation develops. ConvenientMD Urgent Care can now provide testing for COVID-19. Please note that due to CDC and state health guidelines and in an effort to conserve COVID-19 testing supplies, we will only be administering COVID-19 testing to healthcare workers, individuals who work in a healthcare environment, and those who are at the greatest risk for infection who are symptomatic. Regarding return to
Mar 24Healthcare workers watch The Rep's Friday Cabaret free
Everyone is struggling right now, and we know a few people that could use a little break. Well, here's a start. Healthcare workers out there, our next livestreamed Friday (3/27/20) Night Cabaret is going to be free for all of you. We'll also let you watch last Friday's cabaret for free on-demand. Our streams are still free for seniors. All you have to do is email kathleen.cavalaro@seacoastrep.org and make a request to be added. Honor system. Please get in touch with us before 5pm on Friday so we can
Mar 24Invitation to ''Coronavirus Employment Q&A'' webinar on March 26
Webinar: Coronavirus Employment Q&A McLane Middleton employment attorneys will answer your questions as they relate to the coronavirus and employment and wage issues. Attorneys Charla Stevens, Jennifer Parent and Adam Hamel will provide insight to the complex employment issues that businesses are facing including: · Furloughs and workforce reduction · Families First Coronavirus Act · Wage and Benefit Concerns · Protecting employee confidentiality · Your questions - submit
Mar 24Pappas and Hagedorn Call on House Leadership to Include Employee Retention Tax Credit
Bipartisan letter calls for reestablishment of tax provision to help small businesses retain workers and prevent painful layoffsToday, as bicameral negotiations continue on a third Coronavirus package, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) have continued to fight for small businesses and American workers by leading a bipartisan letter with 17 of their House colleagues to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to include language reestablishing
Mar 19NH Tech Alliance Hosts Programs Available for NH Businesses in Distress
Join us this Friday morning for a discussion of options available to New Hampshire businesses struggling with many sudden changes. This webinar is free and open to all. It will also be recorded and immediate available to everyone to view.Click here to learn more!
Mar 19Food & Pharmacy Pick-up and Delivery in Portsmouth
For up-to-date references, the City of Portsmouth is continually populating its COVID-19 Preparedness website: https://tinyurl.com/covid19local. Food Stores & Online Resources: Wal-Mart: 2460 Lafayette Rd (603) 433-6008 https://grocery.walmart.com/locations/pickup/Walmart-Portsmouth-NHSupercenter-2130 Offers online grocery shopping for pick upDelivery within 8-mile radius of the storePick-up/delivery options may be fully booked – customers should check webpage for details and optionsStore hours: 7am
Mar 18Special advisory message from Strawbery Banke Museum
Dear Friends:The enduring message of Strawbery Banke is that community matters, and that the museum exists to tell the story of 300 years of community. We write to you today, watching the coronavirus march across the globe, to let you know that the museum is taking active steps to prepare. The museum staff and Trustees will continue to monitor and follow the guidance of the CDC, the NH Department of Health and Human Services and Portsmouth’s Health Officer. Because of that responsibility, we have agreed
Mar 18Seacoast Food Resources
Food OptionsMONDAY - FRIDAYGather – Food Pantry: Monday-Thursday 9:00-5:00pm. Fridays 9am-1:00pm. Meals on Wheels: Monday-Friday home delivery. Call to register 603-431-0561.Salvation Army: Monday-Friday Bag Breakfast to-go 7am-8am. 7 days/week bag dinner to-go 5:00pm-6:00pm. 603-278-8306School Lunch Program: Monday-Friday Breakfast & Lunch pick up at Portsmouth High School 7:30am-9:00am or delivery to key locations via school bus. 603-436-0443 (See complete info below)End 68 Hours to of Hunger: Working
Mar 18BIA COVID-19 Employer Resources
From the Business & Industry Association, 3/18/2020 In response to our members’ needs to adapt their business processes quickly during this uncertain and unprecedented time, BIA has developed a COVID-19 Employer Resource web page with information for employers from both federal and state sources. This includes information about COVID-19 testing, paid family medical/sick leave, unemployment insurance, White House discussion of $1000.00 cash payment to American adults, and more. We will update this page as
Mar 18Eversource Suspends Cancelation of Services
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities across its service territory, Eversource is working to ensure safe, reliable service for customers during these challenging times while also protecting the health of its employees and customers. Beginning last week, the energy company implemented several measures to reduce in-person employee interaction in its facilities, including a work-from-home requirement for employees who can do so, as well as enhanced cleaning measures. Eversource hard hat and gloves“We
Mar 18Mclane Middleton Coronavirus Resource Center
With the constantly changing information concerning the COVID-19 global pandemic, we recognize that businesses are navigating in uncertain and unprecedented times. McLane Middleton is advising clients on various COVID-19 related issues. Conditions are changing rapidly across state and national government. We are committed to providing updated information to help our clients make critical decisions for their employees and businesses. To assist you, we will be updating this site regularly with legal
Mar 18Federal relief via the Small Business Administration
The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Go to SBA.gov/Disaster for more information
Mar 16NHAA’s Levy Gallery temporarily closed
PORTSMOUTH – Taking into account the latest information and guidance from public health, state and federal authorities about the Coronavirus, the Board of Directors at the New Hampshire Art Association has made the decision to temporarily close the Robert Lincoln Gallery at 136 State Street. “We are doing this with care and concern for the health of our staff and visitors,” said Board President Renee Giffroy. “We hope to be able to reopen sometime soon.”The Ann Tolson Silent Auction is temporarily suspended
Mar 14Seacoast Science Center Announces Temporary Closure in Response to COVID-19
RYE -- Due to the state of emergency declared by the Federal Government and the State of New Hampshire, Seacoast Science Center will be closed to the public effective 5 p.m., Saturday, March 14, for a period of two weeks. At this time, the Center plans to reopen on March 29, but will continue to monitor the situation and will reopen when the health risk has declined. All programs and events are suspended during the closure. During the closure, the majority of staff will work from home and will respond
Mar 13First Seacoast Bank Welcomes David Darvish
DOVER – Richard M. Donovan, First Seacoast Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is pleased to announce the addition of David Darvish as Vice President and Finance Officer. Darvish is an experienced reporting specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. He possesses strong information technology skills in U.S. SEC filings, auditing, accounting, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Darvish holds a master’s degree in accounting from Bentley College and is a Certified
Mar 11New Women’s Health & Wellness Center Opens at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Portsmouth Outpatient Center
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is pleased to announce that Nancy Blatt, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician, and Michelle Ciarlo, MD, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, have joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s new Center for Women’s Health & Wellness, located at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s new Portsmouth Outpatient Center at the Pease Tradeport. The Center for Women’s Health & Wellness offers a new model for women’s healthcare for Seacoast women. The center brings together
Mar 11Chef Brendan Vesey of Botanica wins Steel Chef Challenge
MANCHESTER - More than 700 guests in the Armory Ballroom welcomed Food Network’s Iron Chef Michael Symon and cheered on four N.H. chefs in the New Hampshire Food Bank’s Steel Chef Challenge on March 9. The annual fundraiser pits four N.H. chefs competing for Steel Chef honors by creating a dish made with four secret ingredients that challenge even the most adventurous chefs. And the winner is: Chef Brendan Vesey of Botanica, Portsmouth. Vesey created a dish that the judges described as “Super elegant”
Mar 04Wentworth-Douglass names Jeffrey Hughes, Chief Operating Officer
DOVER and PORTSMOUTH - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has named Jeffrey Hughes, MPH, FACHE, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Hughes will lead the organization’s core services, with a focus on its continued commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to people across the Seacoast. Hughes has more than 35 years of professional experience in healthcare strategy and clinical business development. Prior to becoming COO, he served as vice president of
Jan 20Wentworth-Douglass Hospital opens Breast Health Center at Portsmouth Outpatient Center
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital opened a new Breast Health Center at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Portsmouth Outpatient Center. Offering comprehensive breast diagnostic services, the Breast Health Center, located at 67 Corporate Drive on the hospital’s Portsmouth campus, will feature advanced tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography, a technology proven to improve early detection of breast cancer and reduce unnecessary callbacks. In addition to 3D Mammography, the Wentworth-Douglass Breast Health
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
