PORTSMOUTH—Baker Newman Noyes is excited to announce that Kimberly Pecora is the new principal-in-charge of the firm’s Manchester office. In this role, Pecora will oversee the team of more than 60 employees based in Manchester. Pecora is a tax principal at BNN and also leads the firm’s Private Client Services tax practice, specializing in high-net-worth individuals and families. BNN is also pleased to share three new senior-level promotions in its Portsmouth and Woburn, Mass. offices as of Jan.
PORTSMOUTH — The City of Portsmouth and The Kane Company announced Feb. 12, 2025 that they have reached a groundbreaking agreement that resolves the longstanding McIntyre lawsuits, representing a mutually beneficial outcome. In addition to resolving the lawsuits with no monetary damages for either party, the agreement demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing the housing crisis in Portsmouth, one of the City’s most pressing needs. Mayor Deaglan McEachern said, “This agreement is a big win for
PORTSMOUTH – The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) has advised its member municipalities, including Portsmouth Community Power, that the electricity supply rates they had announced for the rate period Feb. 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 will increase on March 3, 2025. The new Granite Basic default rate for residential and small commercial customers will increase from 8.9 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and remain in effect through July 31, 2025.According
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with 110 Grill’s exclusive three-course dining experience, available from February 13 to 16. Enjoy a romantic evening featuring a selection of appetizers, entrées, desserts, and a bottle of wine for $110 per couple.MENUFirst Course (Choose One to Share): • Lobster Ravioli – Maine lobster, saffron cream sauce, parmesan, fennel fronds. • Crispy Pork Belly – Jalapeño cheddar cornbread, hot honey. • Sautéed PEI Mussels – White wine, lemon garlic butter sauce, fennel,
SAVE THE DATE: RESTAURANT WEEK PORTSMOUTH & THE SEACOAST SPRING 2025 DATES: APRIL 10-19, 2025 www.restaurantweekportsmouth.com SAVE THE DATE: RESTAURANT WEEK PORTSMOUTH & THE SEACOAST SPRING 2025 APRIL 10-19, 2025 $32, $42,$52 /New Spring Restaurant Week Pricing! PORTSMOUTH—The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth is pleased to announce the dates for Restaurant Week Portsmouth & The Seacoast, Spring 2025: APRIL 10-19, 2025. “It is something we all look forward
Sean Conroy Barlow Crowned Champion of 2025 Seacoast Skating with the Stars PORTSMOUTH - Strawbery Banke has announced that Sean Conroy Barlow is the 2025 Seacoast Skating with the Stars champion. The highly anticipated event, in partnership with Ice Dance International, occurred Feb. 1, at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, where local "stars" paired with professional skaters for a competition of skill. Despite the cold temperatures, 500 in-person attendees and nearly 500 livestream viewers cheered
PORTSMOUTH – The Music Hall proudly announces its acquisition of the historic Kearsarge House, a landmark property in downtown Portsmouth. This purchase reflects The Music Hall’s enduring commitment to preserving local history while securing its ability to serve as a steward of cherished historical buildings. The Kearsarge House, constructed in 1866, is an architectural gem that has long been a part of Portsmouth’s vibrant cultural and commercial tapestry. The building has been a cornerstone of the
PORTSMOUTH—Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce that we have been recognized as the Best Commercial Real Estate Broker and Best Commercial Property Management firm in NH Business Review’s 2025 Best of Business (BOB) Awards. The BOB Awards celebrate New Hampshire’s most outstanding businesses across 50+ industries, as voted by thousands of NH Business Review readers. This year, more than 15,000 votes were cast, highlighting the companies that provide
ROCHESTER – Get your tickets now for the world-famous Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival taking place on Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3 at the Rochester Opera House. Join us for one night or two for the world’s best adventure films that showcase amazing feats in freeride skiing, mountain biking, wingsuit flying, rock climbing, rafting, and rescue operations.Event proceeds assist local individuals and families in accessing quality, affordable primary and preventive health care services through
PORTLAND, MAINE –Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm, announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting 5 Year Diamond Awardfor providing superior service to their clients. The firm has received the Best of Accounting recognition for the past seven years in a row and the Diamond recognition for the past three. ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their
ROCHESTER – Cornerstone VNA, a trusted local nonprofit home health and hospice provider, is pleased to share that the agency’s Home Care program has achieved a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The survey asks patients (or their family or friends) about their home health care, and if they would recommend Cornerstone VNA to someone else. The patient satisfaction survey is one of two ratings CMS shares on their Medicare Compare website that
Wee Ones Wednesdays Wednesdays, February 5 & 12 (No class Feb. 19 or 26) Wednesdays, March 5 & 26 (No class March 12 or 19) 9:15–10amJoin Miss Xanthi at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for this interactive weekly program for children ages 2–4. Designed as a PRE pre-school program for children and a parent or caregiver, we will enjoy art, music, movement, and conceptual learning together! This program is limited to 10 children, and caregivers or adults are welcome to sign up multiple children
PORTSMOUTH - An improv show that draws inspiration from stories of dating, relationships, and everything close to it. Scenes, games and merriment all around as the audience and performers poke fun at the theme of Love. Don't worry, Stranger Than Fiction cast members will get vulnerable as well and we'll end up being closer because of it. Where: Players’ Ring Theatre, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH When: Friday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.General Admission: $15. Visit www.playersring.org for tickets
RYE- The KEY Collective is honored to announce that it was chosen as the beneficiary of Rye Elementary School’s Mall in the Hall fundraiser, receiving $1,826 in support. The KEY Collective provides K-12 youth from low-income families throughout NH's seacoast region access to sports and other youth activities for free or at a reduced cost with no red tape and no social stigma attached. Mall in the Hall has been an annual project led by Rye Elementary School students since 2005. When Hurricane Katrina hit,
PORTSMOUTH—This coming Valentine’s Day weekend, experience the romance of jazz with a special two-night event at The Music Hall Lounge as PMAC’s Jazz Institute faculty return for the 18th Annual PMAC Jazz Night: Dream a Little Dream – A Valentine’s Celebration. Each night features a unique program, as some of the region’s finest jazz musicians perform a mix of classic jazz standards and fresh takes on contemporary favorites. Friday night brings a 7-piece jazz ensemble fronted by vocalist Taylor
NHAA Celebrates 85 Years with Fundraiser Art Auction and The 85 Collection: Small Works, Big ImpactPORTSMOUTH—We’re celebrating a milestone year at NHAA, 2025 marks our 85th Anniversary! NHAA will kick off this year with The 85 Collection, a special showcase of small-scale works by our talented artist members. With artists from across New England working in a variety of mediums, this exhibition showcases the NHAA’s long-standing mission to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), a nationally recognized top 100 accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce a new principal promotion in its Manchester office. Chris Hussey has been promoted to principal, effective Jan. 1, 2025. “We are extremely fortunate to welcome Chris to our principal group in 2025,” said BNN’s Chairperson of the Board & Director of Tax Services, Andrew Smith. “He has shown the level of skill, integrity, passion, and commitment necessary to be a leader in our profession
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth NH recently received the Bronze Award designation from the national SolSmart program for encouraging the growth of clean, affordable solar energy at the local level.In announcing the award, SolSmart noted that Portsmouth has achieved the Bronze designation by meeting established criteria that are based on national best practices for building solar- friendly communities. The program offers free technical assistance and resources to help communities put these practices into
PORTSMOUTH—The NH Business Review has released the results of the 2025 Best of Business (BOB) Awards, their annual program recognizing New Hampshire’s exceptional B2B businesses. Devine Millimet has been awarded the Best Large Law Firm which specifies law firms with over 21 attorneys. Since 2008, NH Business Review has relied on its readers to help determine the Granite State’s best B2B businesses in over 60 categories. This year NH Business Review Readers cast more than 15,000 votes in the annual Best
LPM Airport Transit Service is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its growth, marked by the introduction of a new and improved booking system! As we continue to expand, these updates are designed to enhance the customer experience and ensure we maintain the high service standards our clients expect. Here’s What’s New:Day-Before Confirmation Remains the Same: Customers will continue to receive confirmation texts and emails the day before their scheduled rides, keeping them informed and
PORTSMOUTH – Leadership Seacoast, a non-profit organization committed to developing informed and engaged citizens, is pleased to announce the admission of 39 members to its Class of 2025.Leadership Seacoast is a seven-month civic engagement program where participants explore regional issues affecting the cultural, social, health, political, and economic lives of Seacoast residents through the perspectives of experts, on-site visits, readings, discussion groups, problem-solving exercises, and other
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth is transitioning its official website domain and email from" cityofportsmouth.com" to "portsmouthnh.gov." Email services will be migrated first, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, with the website to follow on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. This change is part of the City's ongoing efforts to enhance online security, trust, and user experience for its residents and visitors. For over a year the City has worked with the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to assist with this
ALLI HARDING BECOMES THE KEY COLLECTIVE’S FIRST FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE EXETER – The KEY Collective is ringing in the New Year with its first full-time employee. Alli Harding has joined The KEY Collective team as the Seacoast Community Manager, working alongside Founder & Executive Director Kristyn LaFleur and Marketing & PR Specialist Kim Irwin. Harding’s addition to the organization marks an exciting milestone as she becomes The Key Collective’s first full-time employee since its founding in 2017. Harding
“Watching paint dry has been one of the best things to happen at the John Paul Jones House since the fall, and that’s not because we are closed for the season, but because of how anticipated this much-needed preservation work has been,” said a member of the organization. The Portsmouth Historical Society is proud to announce the completion of a significant interior restoration project at the historic John Paul Jones House, made possible by a $5,000 grant from Americana Corner’s Preserving America
In the contemporary business landscape, data analytics has emerged as a cornerstone for strategic decision-making. The ability to interpret and apply data insights can significantly enhance operational efficiency and market responsiveness. Businesses that integrate data analytics into their core processes can better anticipate market trends, optimize resource allocation, and refine customer engagement strategies. This article delves into the multifaceted applications of data analytics, illustrating how it
PORTSMOUTH– Devine Millimet welcomes our newest associate, Olivia G. Wheat, to the firm's Manchester, New Hampshire office.Olivia graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in San Francisco, Calif., attaining her Juris Doctor. She began her career as a practice-certified law clerk in the Homicide Unit of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.From there, Olivia moved on to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, where she handled matters ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. When
PORTSMOUTH – “As Small As Stars,” a magical take on the parents of the children who left their home to fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16. Written by Will Murdock and directed by Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors, “As Small As Stars,” is a heartwarming drama sprinkled with fantastical elements inspired by J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” Night after night, George and Mary Darling wait for their children to return from wherever they've gone. If
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to increase transparency and prevent illicit financial activities. As of Nov. 27, 2024, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face fines of $500 per day. What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses are
Experience the pure wonder of Broadway when Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical. From the renowned producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, this extraordinary production promises an unforgettable theatrical journey. Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling and genuinely moving performance that The New Yorker describes as “simply magical!” With sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen delivers a truly
Choosing to expand your business is a pivotal moment that holds the promise of new opportunities and growth. However, this exciting venture also demands meticulous planning and strategic foresight. Every step you take can significantly impact the success of your expansion efforts. In this article, we’ll explore the crucial factors that will help you pave a smooth path toward successful business growth. Let’s delve into the essential considerations that will empower you to expand with confidence and
In today’s highly competitive job market, making a lasting first impression can be the difference between landing your dream job and being overlooked. Crafting the perfect job application package—complete with a captivating cover letter, an eye-catching resume, and a compelling portfolio—is your ticket to standing out. But what exactly does it take to create an application that not only grabs attention but also showcases your qualifications in the best light? Join us on this journey as we explore the
We kick off summer with Annual Membership meeting on the Rep set of ‘Joseph’ PORTSMOUTH--The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth held its annual meeting in the theatrical setting of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Seacoast Repertory Theatre on June 20—but the program was down to business. President and Chief Collaborator Ben VanCamp spoke of the Chamber’s accomplishments of the past fiscal year and goals for year ahead. The Chamber has stressed, and will expand upon
On Jan. 24, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), held a hearing titled “Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities.”Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut was asked to be a witness and provide testimony at the hearing. Devine Millimet’s president, Anu Mullikin, reported internally that "Tabitha was one of four [witnesses] on a panel, and she brilliantly testified to the benefits of small business
Members of the PortsmouthNH 400 celebrate with their unique trophy marking their Lighting the Way Award at the Oct. 30 Collaboration Awards held by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. (Photo by Will Zimmermann) High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative PORTSMOUTH—Capped off by a special recognition of the Portsmouth NH 400 organization called the Lighting the Way Award, the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth celebrated its
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
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