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News Releases
Tuesday, March 26, 2024HRCU Awarded for Exceptional Mortgage Service and Training Protections Against Fraud
ROCHESTER, NH (March 19, 2024) – HRCU, a leading credit union known for its commitment to exceptional member service and community involvement, is proud to announce its receipt of the prestigious “Best of the Best in Mortgage Experience” award from Member XP. This recognition comes alongside HRCU’s hard-earned achievement of earning the BankSafe Trained Seal from AARP for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its ongoing efforts in fighting financial exploitation and enhancing fraud prevention among
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Marjorie Henderson Joins St. Mary’s Bank as Senior Indirect Business Development Officer
MANCHESTER, NH (March 26, 2024)—St. Mary's Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Margie Henderson as a senior indirect business development officer. In this role, Henderson will be instrumental in nurturing current dealership relationships and forging new ones, ensuring the credit union's continued growth and multi-state presence in the indirect lending sector. Ron MacDonald, the director of indirect lending at St. Mary’s Bank, shared his enthusiasm regarding Henderson's addition to the team:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024The Warren Group Registry Review Ranks St. Mary’s Bank as a Top Credit Union in NH for Lending
MANCHESTER, NH (March 26, 2024)—St. Mary’s Bank continues to be recognized as a leading credit union in New Hampshire across various categories in loan volume and number of loans processed. The Registry Review, an annual report by The Warren Group, a trusted real estate and property data provider for over 150 years, highlights this accomplishment. St. Mary’s Bank secured the top loan value and quantity position across various categories, including single-family, condominium, and multi-family purchases.
Monday, March 25, 2024Southern NH Ukulele Group to Host Beginners Workshop at Exeter Library
The Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group (SNHUG) will be bringing their ukulele collection to the Exeter Library on Saturday, March 30 for an “all ages” lesson for beginners. The workshop will take place from 10am to 11:30am and all are welcome.SNHUG organizing member Keith MacFadgen (who also teaches classes at Salem High) will be leading the workshop which will be in the form of a powerpoint presentation. Up to 40 loaner ukuleles will be provided by the group. Keith promises the group, “By the end of
Monday, March 25, 2024COAST Receives Grant from Kennebunk Saving Bank Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2024Contact: Rad Nichols COAST Executive Director 603-743-5777rnichols@coastbus.org COAST Bus Receives $1,000 Grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation:Funding will support upgrade to next generation financial management softwareDOVER, NH: Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation. The grant funds will help support the purchase of next generation
Monday, March 18, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Wins Patient Experience Award for 11th Consecutive Year
DOVER, NH – For the 11th consecutive year, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named among the best hospitals in the nation for patient experience, according to an announcement released Tuesday by Healthgrades, a healthcare data company. The award, which is given to those ranked among the top 15% of eligible U.S. hospitals, celebrates hospitals delivering best-in-class patient experiences. Wentworth-Douglass was the only hospital honored with the 2024 award on the Seacoast, and one of just two in
Monday, March 18, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Donates $150K for Dover PD Youth Outreach, Substance Misuse Programs
DOVER, NH – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has donated $150,000 to aid the Dover Police Department’s community outreach bureau and its efforts to achieve healthier youth and families. The grant is part of the hospital’s continued support and advancement of ‘Dover Youth to Youth’ (Y2Y), the department’s after-school drug prevention program for Dover students in grades 6-12, as well as the department’s outreach social worker. “These programs will have a meaningful impact on addressing the need for
Monday, March 18, 2024Nine Exciting Films at Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival on April 3
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will stop at the Rochester Opera House for one night only on Wednesday, April 3 as a fundraiser for Greater Seacoast Community Health. Doors open at 6 p.m. and films begin at 7 p.m. The Paintbrush Film Program will be shown, highlighting outdoor adventure, travel to exotic landscapes and action sports. The film lineup is as follows:Desert Wings: Paramotoring (using a motorized paraglider) over the deserts in the American Southwest.Soundscape: Share the
Wednesday, March 13, 2024Waste Management Tip: Put a Lid on It
Recycling is picked up curbside in Dover, on different days of the week, depending on your location. The recycling bin the City sells now comes with a lid. This can help to minimize recyclables blowing out, becoming litter. Bins are available for purchase ($8 per bin) at the Recycling Center, Community Services or the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. For further information, please call (603) 516-6073. Please remember that trash/recycling must be placed CURBSIDE by 7:00 AM to be picked up. Don’t know
Thursday, March 07, 2024The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick has been busy
The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick has been busy meeting the needs of the community. Thanks to volunteers, local business sponsors and members, in 2023 the club: * Raised $6,000 for pediatric cancer research * Donated $500 for the Ryan Home Project * Donated $400 to Camp Sunshine * Recycled 4,836 pounds of plastic films which would otherwise end up in our landfills * Recycled 500+ pairs of eyeglasses * Screened over 1,000 children for early diagnosis of vision issues, (15%
Thursday, March 07, 2024Sponsorships are now available for the Third Annual Charity Corn Hole Tournament to be Hosted by Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club
The Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club is hosting its third annual Corn Hole Tournament on August 10, 2024 at The Barn at Dunn Farm in Berwick. Funds raised will benefit local charity “Annie’s Angels” (www.anniesangels.org). Annie’s Angels helps families struggling with life threatening illness and disabilities in and around the seacoast area. Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships are available through June 30, 2024. Last year the group raised $6,000 for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth
Tuesday, February 20, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Awards $10K Grant to Support Trauma-Informed Care Expansion
DOVER, NH – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has awarded a $10,000 community benefit grant to Lydia’s House of Hope to assist in the expansion of trauma-informed clinical services provided to their in-house residents. Since 2016, Lydia’s House of Hope (LHOH) has offered a highly structured 365-day residential program for homeless women and children, many of whom have experienced difficult circumstances, such as extreme poverty, domestic violence, and substance use disorder. LHOH’s goal is to break the cycle
Friday, February 16, 2024BankProv Invests $65,000 in Local Agencies Addressing Housing, Workforce and Childcare Needs
BankProv partnered with Granite United Way to distribute funding to several local organizations Statewide, New Hampshire – BankProv has made a generous investment of $65,000 to local organizations that are addressing housing, workforce and childcare needs across New Hampshire. Granite United Way has partnered with BankProv to distribute this investment to local agencies addressing these pressing needs. “BankProv’s broader mission is to go beyond financial services and actively engage in initiatives that
Friday, February 16, 2024Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Welcomes Busy Season Intern in North Conway
The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is pleased to welcome intern Elisa Careggio to the North Conway office. Elisa currently attends Granite State College and expects to graduate this coming May with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. Before college, Elisa attended Kennett High School where she enjoyed her math classes, volunteering and helping in the community. Born and raised in Torino, Italy, Elisa currently resides in North Conway. In her spare time,
Thursday, February 15, 2024Dover Chamber welcomed four new members in January
(Dover, N.H.) The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce held ribbon-cutting ceremonies recently to welcome four businesses as new Chamber members. The Brunch Club The Brunch Club is a new restaurant located in the heart of Dover. The restaurant is open six days a week, offering a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options for patrons to choose from. Owner Connor McNamara has worked in the hospitality industry for eleven years in various positions, ranging from washing dishes to managing. After
Wednesday, February 14, 2024COAST Receives $25,000 Grant from Cogswell Benevolent Trust
COAST Receives $25,000 Grant from Cogswell Benevolent Trust:Funding will support construction of new facility in Dover DOVER, NH: Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust. The grant funds will help support the final design and construction of the nonprofit organization's new administration, operations, and maintenance facility in Dover. For more than 40 years, COAST has been connecting people
Wednesday, February 14, 2024St. Mary's Bank Voted Best Credit Union by NH Business Review Readers in 2024 Best of Business Award
MANCHESTER, NH (February 14, 2024) — St. Mary’s Bank was voted Best Credit Union in NH Business Review’s 2024 Best of Business (BOB) Awards. The winners of the BOB Awards are positioned within a wide range of categories and are recognized for their outstanding contributions to their respective industries. "We’re so grateful for this recognition from the NH Business Review," said Ken Senus, President and CEO of St. Mary's Bank. "I’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who voted and to our
Monday, February 12, 2024The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick receive funds from the Richard Goulet Foundation
The Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick (DRSB) Lions Club was pleased to accept a $1000 check from the Richard Goulet Golf Tournament Foundation at their recent meeting. The check was presented by Representative Kathy Gordon. Each October the Richard Goulet Foundation holds an annual golf tournament at The Links at Outlook to fund sports for local youths in South Berwick and other local charities like the Lions Club. The award was accepted by Richard’s niece, Jennifer Laurent, who is the current club
Tuesday, February 06, 2024St. Mary’s Bank Promotes Jake Powers to Business Banking Relationship Manager
MANCHESTER, NH (February 5, 2024) — St. Mary’s Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Jake Powers to Business Banking Relationship Manager. Powers will acquire, maintain, and grow commercial banking relationships in this role. He will be a trusted advisor to portfolio members, serving as an ongoing advisor to them, continuously assessing their needs and recommending solutions that align with their business and personal goals. When prompted about Power’s promotion, St. Mary’s Bank Director of
Tuesday, January 30, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Awards $25K Grant to Address Youth Homelessness
DOVER, NH – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has awarded a $25,000 community benefit grant to Waypoint to assist in the continued operation of the Drop-In Center in Rochester, which allows homeless or unsheltered youth in the Seacoast region to access various community-based services. Homelessness is a growing problem in the communities that Wentworth-Douglass serves and can have a wide-range of negative health outcomes. “Since opening in 2022, we have seen the impact of this important program on the health
Tuesday, January 16, 2024Rebecca Sanborn Joins St. Mary’s Bank as Member Experience and Relationship Manager
MANCHESTER, NH (January 16, 2024) — St. Mary’s Bank, the first credit union in the country, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Rebecca Sanborn as the Member Experience and Relationship Manager for the Northwest Boulevard branch in Nashua, New Hampshire. In this role, Sanborn will champion member experience, coach branch staff, and develop member and business relationships. Pamela McKinnon, St. Mary’s Bank VP, Regional Manager, and Business Services Officer, expressed her enthusiasm about
Thursday, January 11, 2024Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Priyanka Shekhawat Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
DOVER, N.H. – Pediatric neurologist Dr. Priyanka Shekhawat is the newest member of the neurology team at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Dr. Shekhawat comes to Wentworth-Douglass from the outpatient practice at Dartmouth Health in Manchester. She also served as an assistant professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth in Lebanon. “As a pediatrician and neurologist, it’s my privilege to provide care to my patients and their families - it is a real joy for me,” said Dr. Shekhawat. “I believe
Wednesday, January 10, 2024Marc Bouvier Joins St. Mary’s Bank as Senior Indirect Business Development Officer
MANCHESTER, NH (January 10, 2024) — St. Mary’s Bank is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Marc Bouvier as the Senior Indirect Business Development Officer. Bouvier will service existing dealer partners in this role and develop new dealer relationships. St. Mary’s Bank’s Director of Indirect Lending, Ron MacDonald, stated, “Marc brings to our organization a wealth of indirect lending experience and personal relationships with dealers throughout Maine and the New Hampshire seacoast. He will help us
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Freelance Services that Can Support Solopreneurs
The difference between someone with a side gig and a solopreneur is substantial. Beyond just having a source for extra income, you have skills in delegation, a desire for growth, and a real business with a lasting future. To remain an army of one, you'll still need some help, which is where freelancers come in. Learn the essentials of getting good help with this guide. Advantages of Using Freelancers You can still be a boss while running a solo operation. Studies show that most companies are
Thursday, July 20, 2023Palmer Gas & Oil Selected for 'Best Website Portal'
Progress has announced that Palmer Gas & Oil has been selected for the ‘Best Website Portal’ in their global 2023 Sitefinity Website of the Year awards! Our new digital experience, developed by SilverTech, has allowed us to enhance our online customer service experience by making it as simple and efficient as possible for customers of all technical abilities to self-serve personalized account information. Read more: https://palmergas.com/pgo-2023-site-of-the-year/
Thursday, March 02, 2023Uncover Weaknesses and Strengthen Your Bottom Line With These Tips
Running a business is no easy feat. There are so many things to keep track of and so many potential weak spots that can lead to financial hardship if not addressed properly. It's important to take a step back and assess the current state of your business, identify any potential weak spots, and take steps to strengthen them. Whether you want to utilize cost-efficient PDF tools or reassess your overhead costs, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce can help you get started. Let's take a look:Understand
Monday, November 28, 2022How to Prepare Your Dover, NH Small Business for the Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter is finally upon us, meaning it's time to start wrapping up the year and preparing for the next one. For small businesses, this process starts with a review of this year's goals, followed by an outline of next year's goals. From there, you'll want to finalize your holiday marketing plans and check your inventory levels. You'll also need to review your accounting and potentially change your business structure. Finally, you'll want to update your website and social media profiles. Let's