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News
Dec 11Dover Women’s Health Opens at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Portsmouth Outpatient Center
Wentworth Health Partners Dover Women’s Health has opened a new office location at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Portsmouth Outpatient Center at 121 Corporate Drive (Building C). This Portsmouth office location was formerly at 14 Manchester Square. Dover Women’s Health joined Wentworth Health Partners, the Wentworth-Douglass family of physician practices, in September. Patients of Dover Women’s Health in Portsmouth will be seen by Anna DeYoung, M.D. or Jeffrey Segil, M.D.. Drs. DeYoung and Segil will
Dec 09Townsquare Media Promotes Christine Sieks to Regional VP/Sales
Townsquare Media/New Hampshire VP Christine Sieks is elevated to Regional Vice President of Sales for the company's Northeast region. She will continue to directly oversee sales in New Hampshire as well. Prior to joining Townsquare, Sieks held senior management posts at iHeartMedia/New Hampshire. She's also a past Board Chair of both the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Seacoast organizations. "Christine Sieks made an immediate impact on our performance and culture when she joined
Dec 04Dr. Kristy Webster, Cardiologist, Joins Wentworth-Douglass
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is pleased to welcome Kristy Webster, MD, to the cardiology team at Wentworth Health Partners-Cardiovascular Group in Dover. The Wentworth Health Partners-Cardiovascular Group includes fellowship-trained, board-certified, experienced cardiologists and vascular surgeons. Dr. Webster is a board-certified physician with clinical and research experience encompassing a wide range of subjects related to cardiovascular disease. Her clinical training includes a Cardiovascular
Dec 03New Partner Named at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA
Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Professional Association is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the promotion of Peter Ventura to Partner. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Peter has been with Leone, McDonnell & Roberts since 2003. As Partner, he is recognized within the firm as an expert with regard to employee benefit plan audits, and is responsible for multiple pension, 401(k) and 403(b) plan audits as well. Peter
Dec 02The Garrison Players’ Teen Theatre holds auditions for Little Women
The Garrison Players’ Teen Theatre Ensemble (Grades 7-12) will be holding auditions for Louisa May Alcott’s classic, Little Women on Wednesday, December 18 and Thursday, December 19 from 4:30pm-6:00pm. This adaptation is done by Peter Clapham and will be directed by Autumn Allen.To audition, please prepare a 30-60 second monologue or story to share and plan to bring a resume and headshot, if you have them. Auditioners need only attend one afternoon of the auditions.If cast, rehearsals will begin January 8
Dec 01Leddy Group Partners with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County this holiday season!
The Dover office is hosting a winter sock drive between 2-20. We are excited to partner with our friends at Community Action Partnership of Strafford County this year! What are we doing, and why are we telling you? We need your help for this sock drive! Join us in our effort to collect winter socks for those in need in our community. We have a designated box located in the Leddy Group office: 114 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820 to accept your gift between December 2-20. While we hope our current
Nov 27Dover Chamber of Commerce welcomes Atlantic Media Productions
DOVER – The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Atlantic Media Productions of Dover as a new Chamber member. Atlantic Media Productions is an award-winning, full-service video production company. Co-owners Brian Vawter and Nancy Vawter have more than 50 years of combined video production experience between them. “Stories are best told by the people who live them,” says Nancy Vawter. “We listen to our clients and rely on their point of view as the source
Nov 26Dover Chamber of Commerce welcomes Wildflower Wax Studio
DOVER – The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Wildflower Wax Studio of Dover as a new member. Wildflower Wax Studio offers full body and facial waxing for all as well as lash and brow tinting at their studio in the Washington Street Mill’s Picker Building. “After 12 years in the industry I have finally opened my own studio,” says Wildflower Wax Studio Owner Kate Olson. “I offer a 20 percent discount to school employees and a 15 percent discount to my
Nov 25Winter is coming: Stay informed with parking ban alerts
Additional parking restrictions in place on some city streets for winter months DOVER, N.H. – As winter approaches, the City of Dover reminds motorists to stay informed about storm-related parking bans by signing up for notifications. Beginning last year, parking bans are now determined on a storm-by-storm basis. When required for snow plowing or cleanup, the Community Services Director will typically declare a parking ban by 3 p.m. The ban will take effect at 10 p.m. citywide, except downtown,
Nov 25Garrison Players Arts Center presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Garrison Players Arts Center presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as adapted by Tom Frey in cooperation with Ensemble Players. The production is currently enjoying a completely sold-out run at The Silver Fountain Inn, but some tickets are still available for the performances at the Garrison Players Arts Center. This version of Charles Dickens tale, adapted by local playwright Tom Frey, is beautiful in its simplicity. All your favorite characters are brought to life, along with the ghostly
Nov 22The Boulos Company Welcomes New Associate
Portsmouth, NH – November 21, 2019 – The Boulos Company is proud to announce and welcome Katherine Gemmecke as an Associate in their New Hampshire commercial real estate brokerage office. Gemmecke is a licensed sales agent in both New Hampshire and Maine and works in all areas of commercial real estate located throughout the Northern New England Seacoast. Katherine covers a wide range of commercial real estate services, including lease and sale transactions, as well as buyer and tenant representation.
Nov 22Eversource Nationally Recognized by Forbes and JUST Capital as One of America’s “Most JUST” Companies
HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Mass. (November 13, 2019) – In recognition of its unyielding commitment to customers, communities, employees, and the environment, Eversource is being nationally celebrated as one of America’s Most JUST Companies for 2020 according to Forbes and JUST Capital. The energy company ranked as the number one utility and 26th overall in the annual top-100 list, which celebrates publicly-traded American corporations for their positive impact and leadership on top priorities identified by
Nov 20Upala Yoga to team up with RPAC
ROCHESTER — Rochester Opera House/RPAC executive director Anthony Ejarque is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration between Upala Yoga & Wellness Arts and the Rochester Performance & Arts Center. Starting December 16th, Upala Yoga & Wellness Arts will relocate their program offerings from their current downtown storefront to RPAC’s Rehearsal Studio, located at 6 Bridge Street in the former Roberge Center. Upala Yoga & Wellness Arts was founded in 2018 and offers community-based yoga, meditation and
Nov 20Dover High School Ski Boosters to Premiere ''Romance'' by Level 1 Productions
The Dover High School Ski Boosters is excited to host the New England premiere of their 2019 movie “Romance” on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm in the state of the art Dover High School Auditorium Theatre. Tickets are available via the DHS Ski Booster Eventbrite, at the door, or by contacting the Boosters at doverskiboosters@gmail.com. $5 students, $8 adults, $25 family pack.This high octane, high adrenaline ski-venture screening (the 20th in the Level 1 lineup,) is sure to thrill the stodgiest lodge dweller
Nov 20City of Dover now accepting Community Development Block Grant applications
DOVER, N.H. – The City of Dover Department of Planning and Community Development is now accepting applications from public service agencies, qualified individuals and eligible organizations for grants from the fiscal year 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The fiscal year spans July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Applications are available online at www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/planning/community-development/ and at the Planning Department. The application submission deadline
Nov 20HRCU Hosts Lunch and Learn on Senior Financial Scams
ROCHESTER, NH – HRCU hosted a CU Senior Safeguard Lunch and Learn at the Rochester Elks earlier this month. The event was sponsored by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) and the NH Community Loan Fund. Walt Laskos, CCUA’s SVP of Strategic Communications, led the discussion with a panel of seven other industry experts. “As financial scams targeting seniors continue to skyrocket out of control, it was great to join with HRCU and so many community leaders to help seniors become more
Nov 18Kennebunk Savings Sponsors Festival of Trees on December 6
Dover, NH – Kennebunk Savings is pleased to announce that it will once again serve as the Underwriting Sponsor for the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of Trees. The 10th annual Dover Festival of Trees will take place on Friday, December 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rivermill at Dover Landing. The event is free and open to the public. Kennebunk Savings President and Chief Executive Officer Bradford C. Paige said, “We’re proud to be a part of this celebration in Dover and continue our support for
Nov 18Krempels Center and Cornerstone VNA Honor The Fabulous Find
On Friday, November 8th, The Fabulous Find, a nonprofit upscale resale boutique in Kittery, ME, received the 2019 Outstanding Non-Profit Corporation Award at the Annual Conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Northern New England Chapter (AFP-NNE). This award was given in celebration of National Philanthropy Day® (NPD), which is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy, and those people active in the philanthropic community. First held in 1986, NPD
Nov 18Local Dermatologists Author Portable Medical Reference Tool for Front-Lines Providers
Seacoast, NH — Drs James G. Dinulos and Andrew E. Werchniak of Seacoast Dermatology PLLC announce availability of their new medical reference guide entitled “Dermatology DDX Deck, 3rd Edition.” The new portable tool brings literally thousands of visual images direct to busy front-line providers to assist in quick and accurate dermatologic diagnosis. As a leading clinical authority and former Residency Program Director at Dartmouth, Dinulos and his team of collaborators from The Geisel School of
Nov 15ROH presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol December 12-22
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Opera House is thrilled to revive the musical version of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol! Christmas isn't Christmas without revisiting the beloved tale of the penny-pinching and bad tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long forgotten festive spirit. This ghostly tale of the Past, Present, and Future is brought to life in this exciting new musical adaptation. Keeping true to the original text and bringing the atmosphere of Victorian Christmas
Nov 13DOVER400 DEBUTS ORNAMENT First in a Series to Celebrate History
Dover400, a committee of residents organizing Dover’s 400th Anniversary, recently debuted its first of five holiday ornaments in celebration of Dover’s 400th birthday. Produced by Hampshire Pewter, the series is limited to only 200 pieces. Unveiled during Apple Harvest Day, the souvenir showcases Dover’s beloved landmark, the Damn Garrison House. Each year leading up to 2023, a new ornament will be released featuring a distinguished piece of Dover history and culture. Ornaments can be purchased
Sep 27Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce elects new board members
Members of Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce approved the nominations of two new board members at the organization’s annual meeting on September 24. Michael Mengers of University of New Hampshire Professional’s Development & Training, and Renee Touhey-Childress of the Dover Children’s Home, will begin their first three-year terms effective immediately. Dennis Burke of Mr. Electric and Jeffrey Hughes of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital were elected to their second three-year terms. “We are thrilled that Mike
Feb 27Harmony Homes- Heart to Heart Support Group
Every third Wednesday of the month Harmony Homes hosts their Heart to Heart Support Group. The program begins at 5:00pm and is held at their facility at 40 Briggs Way in Durham. This is open to all families and friends of those impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.