Special 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
20th 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
TFMoran 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
Cortney 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
NHAA artist offering beginner drawing workshop
PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Art Association is offering a four-week drawing workshop during the month of November at its Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. The workshop, being taught by Dustan Knight, is for absolute beginners, and for those who want a bit of a refresher. Starting at the absolute beginning, this step-by-step class will have you drawing with confidence. Knight is a professional local artist who studied at the Pratt Institute and is the former chairman and a professor at the New Hampshire
Leadership 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
Cornerstone 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
Atlantic 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
SENH Habitat for Humanity chosen recipient of Volunteer NH’s 2019 Spirit of NH Awards
PORTSMOUTH ˗˗ Southeast New Hampshire (SENH) Habitat for Humanity is excited to be chosen as one of this year’s recipients of Volunteer NH’s Spirit of NH Awards. Hundreds of people across the State of NH will come together Nov. 13 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord to celebrate all of the outstanding volunteer work done in 2019. The Spirit of NH Awards is an annual recognition event where nominated individuals, groups, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses from across NH are
CMS Awards Seacoast Mental Health Center a Letter of Commendation
PORTSMOUTH - Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) formally recognized SMHC’s “dedicated work and ongoing commitment to improving (the) nation’s health.” CMS awarded SMHC with an “exemplary level” Letter of Commendation for its work around “Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative” (TCPi) goals. As defined by CMS, an exemplary practice consistently demonstrates attributes such as leadership & team commitment, a culture of quality
Which N.H. county has the most active representatives? We’ve got the numbers
Each year Citizens Count tallies several measures to evaluate legislator activity in Concord:Attendance on voting days (total number of voting days attended in Concord)Attendance for roll call votes (total number of votes cast on each bill)Partisanship (using the "Party Unity Score" – learn more here)Number of prime-sponsored billsNumber of prime-sponsored bills that became law We broke all that data down by county. Want to know how yours fared? Read the
Cornerstone VNA Hosting Job Fair on Oct. 17
Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. The job fair will take place at Cornerstone VNA, located at 178 Farmington Road in Rochester, NH. Individuals interested in a rewarding career at Cornerstone VNA will have the opportunity to speak directly to staff about open positions within Home Care, Hospice Care, and Life Care – Private Duty. On-site interviews will take place for current openings, which include RN, LPN,
3S 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
eBay Top Executives To Visit Portsmouth at Roundabout Diner!
The New England eBay & e-Commerce Sellers Group hosted by Robbin Levin, is pleased to announce a first time visit from The Vice President of Seller Experience, Harry Tempkin & Director of Community Development and seller evangelist, Brian Burke in person, this coming Monday, Columbus Day - October 14th, 2019. Doors open at 5:30 to 9:00pm Ever wish you had the opportunity to speak to eBay in person? Here’s your chance for an intimate evening with top eBay Executives. You will have the opportunity to learn
ClearChoiceMD to Offer No-Cost Flu Shots Throughout October
PORTSMOUTH – Autumn is synonymous with many things, such as cooler nights, turning back the clocks and pumpkin spice. Last, but certainly not least, autumn means the flu season is quickly approaching. Be prepared this season by getting your flu shot. ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, located at 750 Lafayette Road (in the Keller Williams/Northway Bank building, same parking lot as Goodwill) in Portsmouth, will be offering flu shots at no cost to the patient throughout the entire month of October. It’s important
Staff 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
Tech Alliance kicks off listening tour Oct. 10 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The NH Tech Alliance will host listening tours across the state to gain feedback from the business community and help better support and serve the state’s growing tech ecosystem. The first of seven planned events is Oct. 10 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at B2W Software, a construction technology company headquartered at 99 Bow St. in Portsmouth with clients in all 50 states and worldwide. The discussion at the first event will focus on the startup ecosystem in New Hampshire. “The Alliance designed
Landscapes and Marshes -Oil paintings by Ethan Lima at Levy Gallery
PORTSMOUTH – Oil paintings by New Hampshire Art Association artist Ethan Lima will be on exhibit during the month of October at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. “This work reflects my investigation of nature and my experiences within it,” Lima said. “I like to explore the subtle changes of nature through a series of oil paintings and sketches all done on location.” Lima, a native of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, is a 1991 graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he received his
If The Shoe Fits -Watercolors by Susan Peterson at NHAA Gallery
“If the Shoe Fits” is a suite of watercolor paintings by New Hampshire Art Association artist Susan Peterson depicting footwear, or the lack there of, on display during the month of October at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. Peterson’s paintings depict how we dress our feet “up” or “down” as they take us through our daily lives of work and play. Peterson is realistic in her approach to thesubject and its surrounding space, although she occasionally juxtaposed the latter in a non-traditional
Beyond 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” –
Boatscapes:NHAA artist creates landscapes in her photographs of boat hulls
PORTSMOUTH – New Hampshire Art Association member Renee Giffroy continues to explore her unique photographic project in an exhibition titled “Boatscapes,” during the month of October at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. At first glance, the photographs look like abstract landscape paintings. But, at closer look, they are detailed images of boat hulls in dry dock. Giffroy of Rye spends hours in marinas and boat yards looking at boat hulls, searching for interesting patterns and markings that often
Colliers 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
Dolloff 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
‘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
