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'Waitress: The Musical' comes to Ogunquit Playhouse
OGUNQUIT, Maine — "Waitress: The Musical" has been attracting audiences to Broadway and beyond since 2016 and this month. You can see the musical for yourself at the Ogunquit Playhouse. The show follows a young waitress named Jenna who is looking for a way out of her less than...
‘Squirrel Week 2024’: Unitil reports how pesky rodents mess with our electricity
HAMPTON — Unitil kicks off on Monday kicked off “Squirrel Week 2024,” its annual social media campaign aimed at raising awareness of the hazards that nature’s critters can create for electrical infrastructure and the risks to their safety as well. This is the third year that...
Portsmouth summer 2024: Guide to festivals, tall ships, music, shows, history, food, more
PORTSMOUTH — It’s shaping up to be a summer of song, sea, history and the arts in Portsmouth in 2024. There are many ways to celebrate the season in the city. Read on to learn about the not-to-be missed special events and gems that make summer shine in Portsmouth. We cover everything from maritime history and events, to historic homes to new restaurants and breweries, to live concerts and shows, festivals of all kinds and more.
Tim Loch's best golf shot came on his worst day. Now he's PGA Pro of the Year in NH.
DOVER — Tim Loch, after spending 22 years at Cochecho Country Club, and 17 as head professional, made the decision that last summer would be his final year at the 18-hole, private golf club. However, little did Loch know that one of the greatest honors of his long-and-storied career...
'Willy Wonka' accused of dealing drugs in New England
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, N.H. — A Massachusetts man known by the nickname Willy Wonka is accused of dealing drugs in New Hampshire. William Rodriguez, 53, of Lawrence, has been indicted by the Hillsborough County Grand Jury on five counts of sale of a controlled drug. Three of those charges accuse Rodriguez of selling suboxone to a confidential informant, while the other two charges allege he sold more than five grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant.
Wells High School wrestling champs lauded by School Committee
WELLS, Maine — The Wells High School Wrestling Team was honored recently by the School Committee for becoming this past season’s Class B State Champions. This is the team’s sixth Class B State Championship win in the past seven years. Presenting certificates of appreciation to team members...
Take a look inside New England's unusual homes
ELIOT, Maine — In Maine, explore a local curiosity known throughout town as “the hobbit house.” The Eliot, Maine home has been well known in town since the 1970s, when it was built by a local doctor named Linda Wright. "She had a vision to build something...
Vote now for Seacoast high school boys and girls Athletes of the Week for May 13-18
Welcome to the sixth installment of the Seacoast high school Athletes of the Week for the 2024 spring sports season, presented by York County Community College. This week, and in weeks to come, you can vote for a girls athlete of the week and a boys athlete of the week. ...
York voters deciding Saturday whether to regulate short-term rentals
YORK (WGME) - We are waiting for results from a special referendum vote in the town of York Saturday. The popular beach town could begin regulating short-term rentals. If approved, the ordinance would require a permit to rent out your home on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo. Advocates argue this...
72 apartments in Portsmouth: Project with 15 affordable units approved
PORTSMOUTH — The city Planning Board approved a major redevelopment project that will feature 72 apartments, including 15 that will rent at work-force rates. Two 5-story additions with 36 apartments in each will be built at the site, which is home to two existing restaurants, including the Tour restaurant and indoor golf facility, according to the developer’s plans.
York voters narrowly defeat short-term rental regulations
York residents narrowly voted down a referendum to regulate short-term rentals. The measure would have required all short-term rental owners to register and secure a three-year permit for their properties with the town. The referendum failed over the weekend by 241 votes. The proposal sparked dueling campaigns within the town...
Get your air conditioners ready: Hot weather to hit Seacoast. Will temps reach 90?
It might be time to put in the air conditioners. Hot weather is coming mid-week to Seacoast New Hampshire and southern York County, Maine, a sneak peek at the hotter than normal summer expected in 2024. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, said temperatures will spike for the next few days. ...
Seacoast Students of the Week shine on stage, in sports and in the classroom
A top student, class officer, musician and drum major who will study music education in college. A member of the National Honor Science Society, Special Olympics peer coach and a gifted violinist. A member of the student senate, student rep to the school board, three-sport varsity athlete with a great sense of humor. A scholar-athlete and captain of the track and cross country teams who will study sports medicine in college. A student who has a positive influence on his school community, who speaks multiple languages and leads a diverse range of clubs. A scholar and hockey player who sings on the All-State chorus.
The Best Pie in New Hampshire is Made Fresh at This Casual Cafe and Bakery
I'm going to make a bold statement here and say that there is nothing better than pie. Pie can be savory or sweet, and it's always filled or topped with the most delicious of ingredients. Even if the ingredients are from a can, if they are going to be put in a pie, they are turned into culinary delights.
Food pantry fundraiser, Grandparent/Grandchild foam party: Community events May 20-26
EPPING — Pilgrim Church Brentwood-Kingston is partnering with Community Oven in Epping for a fundraiser to benefit the church's food pantry. On Monday, May 20, Community Oven at their Epping location at Brickyard Plaza on 125 in Epping will donate 20% of all food sales from 4-9 p.m. (both in person and online) to the Pilgrim Church food pantry. There will be raffles including gardening and charcuterie baskets and 50/50 as well. Call Pilgrim Church at 603-778-3189 or visit our website pilgrimucc@pilgrimucc-nh.org for further information.
Portsmouth cuts ribbon to celebrate new skate park
PORTSMOUTH — The city held a ribbon cutting Saturday, May 18 to celebrate its new skate park on Route 33, which opened for skating last December. Funding for the Skateboard Park was originally included in the city's fiscal year capital improvement plan with a project start date in 2024, but on April 17, 2023 the City Council voted to move the schedule up with a resolution authorizing a $1.084 million bond for additional costs.
Carlisle delivers as Portsmouth baseball opens 'important week' with win over Timberlane
PORTSMOUTH – The Portsmouth High School baseball program has a standard of excellence that senior Jack Carlisle wants the team to live up to in this, his senior season with the team. On Monday afternoon, the Clippers looked the part, taking an 8-1 Division I win over Timberlane. Carlisle...
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