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Apr 02City of Dover restricts use of parks and outdoor recreational areas
DOVER – Dover Fire Chief Paul Haas, the city's Emergency Management Director, said today the city is restricting activity in all parks and outdoor recreational areas. In accordance with federal and state guidelines limiting groups to no more than 10, and recognizing that increased occurrences of community spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have been documented throughout the region, the city is taking the proactive step of limiting activities in its public parks, playgrounds and outdoor sports areas
Apr 01Nonprofit Gundalow Company Elects John Lamson as Chairman of the Board
Contact: Rich Clyborne, Executive Director, director@gundalow.org, 603-433-9505 PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 23, 2020 — The Gundalow Company, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the Piscataqua Region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action, announced today that its board of directors has elected John Lamson, of Newington, as its new chairman, effective immediately. He replaces Catharine Newick, who has served as chairwoman since 2017 and will remain a director of
Mar 30Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Opens Community COVID-19 Hotline and Respiratory Illness Clinics
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has opened a Wentworth-Douglass Hospital COVID-19 Community Hotline to serve community members who have symptoms of COVID-19 or have general COVID-19 questions. The Community Hotline is accessible by calling (603) 609-6000, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Depending on the severity of symptoms, the Hotline nurses may direct patients to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Respiratory Illness Clinics. Wentworth-Douglass
Mar 26Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Gives More Than $3 Million for Covid-19 Relief Efforts
(Wellesley, MA) – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation today announced it will give more than $3 million for COVID-19 relief efforts by supporting community and nonprofit organizations in Conn., Maine, Mass. and N.H. “In this time of uncertainty and rapidly changing dynamics, it’s incredibly important that we provide support for our members and the medical community, as well as financial support to organizations that are assisting our neighbors in need,” said Michael Carson, president and CEO of
Mar 24Jewelry Creations encourages kids to explore gems
DOVER – Jewelry Creations is offering complimentary access to gem education curriculum materials during this period of remote learning. Through its partnership with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Jewelry Creations has access to a fun and interactive platform for school-aged children to learn about gem identification, diamonds and so much more. “We see kids at the store every day, who have a genuine interest in gems and jewelry, and we love it," said Jewelry Creations owner Kelly Glennon.
Mar 23Dover schools go to remote learning, daily lunches available to all students
DOVER – In response to the COVID-19 Virus, Dover School District has transitioned all classes to remote classroom learning, instruction begins Monday, March 23, 2020. Additionally, the District has made arrangements for daily meals to be provided to all students across each grade level, regardless of whether they are qualified for free or reduced meals. The District will provide two meals to students each day. Participants will receive a lunch for the day that will include breakfast for the following
Mar 23Opening day at Woodman Museum postponed
At the Woodman Museum, the well-being of their guests is always a priority. Therefore, as of today, the Board of Directors has voted to postpone the Museum's opening day until at least May 1, 2020. As everything is in flux, they will continue to monitor local, state, federal, and CDC guidelines, and abide by those. They will continue to update you in the coming weeks as to when it is safe to open the Museum. In the meantime, beginning next week, the Woodman Museum will present short videos,
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Mar 13Run Before You Crawl POSTPONED
Dover Main Street, a non-profit dedicated to downtown revitalization, took a precautionary step by announcing it will postpone its Run Before You Crawl 5K Road Race and restaurant crawl to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020. The new date will be determined as soon as public safety concerns related to COVID-19 are mitigated. All runners and crawlers will have their registrations held until the race is rescheduled.Known as a community building event, among the hardest hit will be the participating
Mar 132nd Artist in Residency Opportunities at the Award- Winning Art Center
The Award-Winning Art Center in Dover NH is continuing to expand their artistic vision by offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to enrich the creative development of three artists in the coming year. By teaming up with Peter Henry of Market Square Jewelers, a longtime supporter of the Arts, The Art Center has created an Art Center-Artist In Residence Program. If you are chosen you will will be joining a community of professional artists and have access to an art studio with abundant north light in The
Mar 12First Seacoast Bank Welcomes David Darvish
Richard M. Donovan, First Seacoast Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is pleased to announce the addition of David Darvish as Vice President and Finance Officer. David is an experienced reporting specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. He possesses strong information technology skills in U.S. SEC filings, auditing, accounting, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. David holds a master’s degree in accounting from Bentley College and is a Certified Public
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Mar 11New Women’s Health & Wellness Center Opens at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Portsmouth Outpatient Center
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is pleased to announce that Nancy Blatt, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician, and Michelle Ciarlo, MD, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, have joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s new Center for Women’s Health & Wellness, located at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s new Portsmouth Outpatient Center at the Pease Tradeport. The Center for Women’s Health & Wellness offers a new model for women’s healthcare for Seacoast women. The center brings together
Mar 10Dover School District hires Business Administrator
The Dover School District SAU 11 is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Limanni as its new business administrator to replace outgoing Libby Simmons, who recently took a position with the City of Dover. Limanni will play an active role in the office leadership team and will be responsible for the overall fiscal controls of the school system, staffing and facility management, transportation, and other related duties such as the school lunch program, insurance programs and enumeration, and technology
Mar 10Zebra Crossings 11th annual Night of Music
Zebra Crossings 11th annual Night of Music fundraiser will be held on Thursday, March 26th from 6-9 p.m. at The Dover Brickhouse. Zebra Crossings is excited to welcome local musicians Caroline Cotter and Kevin Burt. With a captivating soprano voice and award-winning songwriting, Caroline Cotter’s songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths off the human heart. Since her debut album “Dreaming as I Do” released and reached #5 on the Folk DJ Charts in 2015, Caroline has performed over 700
Mar 10Woodman Museum Spring Calendar of Events
Dover Middle School Art Show Join in for the annual Dover Middle School art show. These amazing students display dozens of their works of art created this school year. Opening night is Thursday, March 19 5-8 p.m. It continues to Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Woodman - Thom Hindle Art Gallery at 15 Summer Street Dover, NH. Three days only… don’t miss it! 2020 Speaker Series at the Woodman Museum Kick-off On Wednesday March 18 at 7 p.m., Susannah Deiley-Swearingen will
Mar 0918th Annual Poetry Contest at Dover Public Library
The Dover Public Library is pleased to announce the 18th Annual Dover Public Library Poetry contest for grades K-12. Prizes will be awarded in six different categories: Grades K-2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, and 11 &12. Poems will be judged on originality, style and creativity. Deadline for entry is April 15 th . Students may pick up information about the contest at the Dover Public Library, any Dover school library, or at our website at library.dover.nh.gov starting on March 11th. All participants are
Mar 09Shark in the Park bands announced for the summer
After sorting through thousands of nominations, 105.3 The Shark has announced the local bands that will be performing this summer at Henry Law Park in Dover. July 8: Rosie. Starting off the Summer Series are local favorites. These guys have been in the seacoast music scene for a long time and MTV before that. July 15: Grenon. This band just formed in 2017 when the members of the band were still in High School. They’re making some noise, People! Come check ‘em out while you can. They’re going places! July
Mar 09Garrison Players Arts Center Holds Open Auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace
Garrison Players is auditioning for Joseph Kesselring's Arsenic and Old Lace. Open auditions are March 17 at 6:30pm and March 19 at 6:30pm at the Garrison Players Arts Center on Route 4 in Rollinsford. Actors should be prepared to do a cold-reading from the script. No appointment is needed. Please bring resumes and headshot, if possible. Performances will be June 5-20, directed by Carol MacDonald. An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, Arsenic and Old Lace has become a favorite among regional
Mar 06Spring Village at Dover is Hiring!
Spring Village at Dover is an assisted living community specializing in memory care. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance, and for those who need a higher level of care. We are not a nursing home, but a home - a place where people are not only cared for, but also treated with respect, kindness, and compassion. Spring Village at Dover is hiring for all clinical positions: LPN/LNA/RA 3-11 Part Time Employees 11-7 Full Time/Part Time Employees For more
Mar 05Dover Chamber of Commerce welcomes Kateryna Woodworks
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kateryna Woodworks as its newest member. Kateryna Woodworks specializes in handcrafted end grain cutting boards, butcher blocks, and a variety of hand-turned wooden accessories that will look great in your kitchen. Although they do have an assortment of sizes, styles, and colors to choose from, they also welcome custom orders. If you have an idea for a project, no matter big or small, they are open to listening! Kateryna Woodworks also offers
Mar 04SENH Habitat for Humanity presents Veteran Family with keys to new space
On Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 AM, Southeast New Hampshire (SENH) Habitat for Humanity will officially hand another Veteran family the keys to their newly renovated, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint space on Powers Street. SENH Habitat is excited to have partnered with the Veterans Affairs (VA) for this construction project and is looking forward to presenting Michael “Mike” Beauregard, a Veteran of the United States (US) Army, with the keys to his family’s newly improved home. The
Mar 04Wentworth-Douglass names Jeffrey Hughes Chief Operating Officer
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has named Jeffrey Hughes, MPH, FACHE, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Hughes will lead the Organization’s core services, with a focus on its continued commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to people across the Seacoast.Hughes has more than 35 years of professional experience in healthcare strategy and clinical business development. Prior to becoming COO, he served as Vice President of Operations and Chief Strategy
Mar 03Megan McDonald Joins the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Team
The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is delighted to welcome Megan McDonald as Staff Accountant to their North Conway, New Hampshire office. Megan graduated from Husson University with an associate degree in accounting in 2015, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2015 and a Master of Business Administration in 2019. She earned summa cum laude for both her associate and bachelor degrees. Prior to joining Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Megan was a
Feb 21New Multilingual Book Club at Dover Library
The Dover Public Library has partnered with the Community Literacy Center based at the University of New Hampshire to present a six session Multilingual Book Club. This is a unique opportunity to introduce children to the myriad of languages that are spoken in our communities. Families with children ages birth through five are invited to attend any and all sessions on Thursday mornings from 11am to 12pm beginning on March 5 and ending on April 16 (There is no session on March 19). Each session will
Feb 11SEED announces annual fundraiser
DOVER —Seacoast Endowment for Education in Dover (“SEED”), a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting academic excellence in Dover schools, will host its annual fundraiser, Encore for Education, Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Cocheco Country Club, located at 145 Gulf Road, Dover, New Hampshire. All proceeds will be used to sponsor 21st century learning opportunities in Dover public schools.Returning sponsor, Portsmouth Regional Hospital's Dover Emergency Room Campus will underwrite the evening which will
Jan 29Bedrock Gardens welcomes all to their 2020 season
LEE, NH – Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road, Lee, NH 03861-6202, bedrockgardens.org, welcomes all to their 2020 season with expanded hours and parking, a redesigned gateway entrance and enhanced visitor facilities. This emerging public garden integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. Starting May 2, the garden is open for public visitation Tuesday through Friday and the first and third weekends May through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Program offerings:
Jan 16For immediate release: Museum of Art, UNH, Dan Mills: Human Topographies and Amy Stacey Curtis: Transfer
For immediate release: Museum of Art, Dan Mills: Human Topographies and Amy Stacey Curtis: TransferContact: Sara Claflin, Education and Communication Manager Museum of Art, UNH, 30 Academic Way, Durham, NH 603.862.3713 Two new exhibitions Dan Mills: Human Topographies and Amy Stacey Curtis: Transfer will be on view at the Museum of Art, University of New Hampshire January 21 - April 4, 2020. A reception takes place on Thursday, February 6, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Museum of Art and programs are open to the
