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Seacret Announces New Conditioning Body Wash

Awaken your senses with a comforting aromatic cleansing experience. This upgraded formula is inspired by the Dead Sea and features skin-softening ingredients for skin that’s beautifully soft and touchably smooth. Gently and effectively remove everyday dirt, excess oil, odor, and sweat with this fragranced foam that comfortably cleanses and softens without stripping skin of its natural oils.   To order, call Matt Randall at 603-767-6500

Club Seacret announces new Nourishing Body Butter

Club Seacret announces new Nourishing Body Butter. Reformulated to perfection, our body butter is quickly absorbed into the skin for a natural glow. Shea butter is pureed and drizzled with coconut oil and Dead Sea minerals to offer intensive moisture without a greasy or sticky feel. Plus, it is cruelty-free and vegan, so you can pamper your skin knowing we care for our world just as much as we care for your skin.  To order, call Matt Randall at 603-767-6500

Twenty-One Senses Receives Community Grant from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

Grant Received from The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation    Twenty-One Senses has received a $4,200 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support historical accuracy of their financial ledger and ensure proper maintenance and accuracy moving forward.    Twenty-One Senses is a non profit organization that is advancing inclusion for children - and all individuals - with invisible disabilities.  Through awareness, education, and support, we are changing the narrative in our community

Colliers Facilitates 1031 Exchange Sale in Downtown Dover

Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce the sale of the seven unit multifamily at 511-517 Central Avenue in Dover. According to the Strafford County Registry of Deeds, the sale price was $1,470,000. Abigail Bachman and David Choate, of Colliers’ Portsmouth office, procured the Buyer, Portsmouth Realty LLC. Arthur Pappas, of Keller Williams Coastal Realty, represented the Seller in the transaction. The 7,700 SF building consists of five residential units and two

Congratulations Brittani Fournier, NHFCU's Employee of the Month for February, 2023

Brittani Fournier joined NHFCU in May 2021 as a Member Services Representative. Brittani’s initiative has proven stellar in her relatively short time with us. She has mastered how to assist members with transactions, help them open accounts, find the right loans for financing life’s larger purchases – and much, much more. Brittani has even mastered new technologies in recent months, making her a go-to resource for her co-workers. Brittani earned “Employee of the Month” designation for all she does every

2023 Artist in Residency Exhibition

The Award- Winning Art Center in Dover, NH presents the 2023 Artist in Residency Exhibition, a fine art installation that showcases some of the best work of seasoned and up and coming seacoast artists.  Artist Amanda Kidd-Kestler, Micah Doucette, Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer and Laura Villalobos each spent four months at The Art Center in the Art Center’s Artist in Residency Program to create the body of work that is presented in this impressive collection.  The show highlights different styles of

Greater Seacoast Community Health Appoints New Board Members

Portsmouth, NH and Somersworth, NH – Greater Seacoast Community Health has recently appointed four new board members: Laura Belsky of Portsmouth, a retired nurse; Andrea Borowiecki, MPH, of Portsmouth, Vice-President of Charitable Giving and Community Engagement at Rockland Trust in Rockland, MA; Allison Mulligan of Dover, a communications consultant; and Christine Perkins of Somersworth, a Certified Public Accountant with Wipfli, an international accounting firm.   Greater Seacoast Community Health

Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity Announces Two New Board of Directors Members

Portsmouth ˗˗ Local affordable housing organization is excited to announce two newly appointed members to the Board of Directors. Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity (SENH Habitat) is pleased to welcome Ms. Joyce Holland and Mrs. Mallory Frizzell- Masse to the nonprofit. Both are active members of the 8th Annual “Building Hope” Garden Party fundraising committee and have officially began serving their terms. The "Building Hope" Garden Party is one of SENH Habitat's major fundraising events held

Newsweek Names Wentworth-Douglass Among Best Hospitals in U.S.

DOVER, N.H. – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named among the best hospitals in the United States for the third straight year, according to Newsweek’s 2023 “World’s Best Hospitals” rankings published today. Wentworth-Douglass was ranked 189th of the 414 American hospitals rated on the publication’s US-based list – it’s highest ranking ever. The hospital was ranked 191st in 2022, 217th in 2021, 196th in 2020. The only other Seacoast hospital on the list is Portsmouth Regional at #414. “It’s very

Dover Arts Commission Announces City Laureate Position

The Dover City Council has approved the position of Dover Literary Laureate as a new ex-officio member of the Dover Arts Commission. The Dover Literary Laureate is tasked with broadening community involvement in all forms of literary expression by developing and executing projects funded by the Dover Arts Commission. The Dover Literary Laureate will serve a two-year term; attending monthly Arts Commission meetings, developing and implementing literary projects and activities intended to enrich the

RELYCO Announces New Sustainable Durable Paper

RELYCO is excited to announce that they now carry Rite in the Rain All-Weather Paper! This water-resistant paper is designed to withstand the toughest wet conditions, all while being a fully recyclable, wood-based renewable paper.   In 2022, RELYCO shared their goal to add sustainable alternatives to the REVLAR synthetic paper product line by 2030. They’re thrilled that Rite in the Rain All-Weather Paper will be their first new product to fit into that category. This durable paper is sustainably sourced

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Looking for a worldly culinary experience? Look no further. One of Dover's newest restaurants is open and ready to welcome you! 

How investing in your community can enhance business

By Tom Levasseur In our line of work, success is often dependent on both the quality and quantity of client relationships. Over my career, I’ve found there are a few tried-and-true techniques that enable me to meet new people, make new connections and expand my business. By identifying key collaborative client and advisor traits, being active in your community, and constantly looking for new prospects, you’ll be able to regularly and authentically grow your business while making a positive impact.Click

Great Bay Services’ Executive Director to Represent HCBS In Washington DC

Great Bay Services' Executive Director Pam Lowy has been invited to speak in Washington, DC in front of the Special Committee on Aging on the topic: “Uplifting Families, Workers, and Older Adults: Supporting Communities of Care.” Ms. Lowy will be the only representative of Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) providers to adults with disabilities to speak. She will be speaking to Chairman Senator Bob Casey, Ranking Member Senator Mike Braun, and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Richard Blumenthal, Elizabeth

Clean Out Your Closets, Earn Money for Dover Area Charities With GFWC Dover Area Woman’s Club

  2023 Clean out your Closets and Cupboards FUNDrive    DOVER-- During the month of March, the GFWC Dover Area Woman’s Club will host our first 2023 Clean out your Closets and Cupboards FUNDrive with our partners at Savers in Newington; and The Storage Barn in Dover, which is generously providing free storage space for our collected donations. In exchange for donating clothing and other goods, Savers will donate money directly to our organization. All money earned will support our club projects and

Megan Metheny NP-C Joins Seacoast Dermatology Team

SEACOAST NH — Seacoast Dermatology welcomes Megan Metheny, NP-C to their growing team of medical providers. Metheny treats adults and adolescents, and is currently accepting new patients in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH.   A board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), Metheny’s specialized experience provides additional perspective when treating older dermatology patients. As an integral care team member, Metheny works closely with doctors to diagnose and prescribe effective dermatologic

The Softer Side of Celtic at the Dover Public Library

The Softer Side of Celtic at the Dover Public Library It was 1855 when 13-year-old John Hunt left his family’s home in Kilkelly, Ireland, to come to the United States. He would never return to Ireland or see his family again, but over 100 years later the letters his father wrote him would provide the tear-provoking tune “The Ballad of Kilkelly Ireland.” Listen to this song and many others in “The Softer Side of Celtic,” a musical performance by Jeff Snow, on March 13 at 6:30PM at the Dover Public

New Project Manager Joins the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Team

New Project Manager Joins the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Team The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA has announced the hiring of Project Manager, Michelle Kraft, strengthening the operations team, while supporting the continued growth of the firm. In her role as Project Manager, Michelle will collaboratively plan and execute firm strategic initiatives by defining project scope, developing workflows, fostering communication, enlisting firm resources and ensuring business

DOVER 400 to Award Scholarships

DOVER, N.H.—February 28, 2023— This year, in celebration of Dover’s 400th anniversary, the Dover 400 Committee seeks to award scholarships to four Dover-resident 2023 graduating seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to their Dover community. Students will be awarded according to their outstanding leadership in community service within the Dover community or in their school community and also their commitment to scholastic achievement. Committee organizers believe it is essential to lead by

The Award- Winning Art Center Presents: “Art From The Outside” featuring the work of Bunkt.

Brian Wagoner, known in the art world as Bunkt.   Abstract Art that speaks volumes!  Bunkt’‘s artwork is imaginative, energetic, naughty, expressive,  mysterious, and reveals raw emotion. A self- taught artist, Brian discovered art at the age of 44.   Through destruction, taking trash and transforming it into something that is whole he found a way to express himself.  A teacher and counselor by education and professional training, Wagoner previously spent time as a wilderness counselor for

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces New Managing Director Deborah Warren

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces New Managing DirectorDeborah Warren  (February 15, 2023 – Ogunquit, Maine) – Ogunquit Playhouse, the crown jewel of the Maine Southern Seacoast and a renowned destination for regional theatre, is proud to announce that Deborah Warren will join Ogunquit Playhouse as the new Managing Director, beginning March 1, 2023. Warren’s appointment follows a national search conducted by Tom O’Connor Consulting Group and led by a search committee of Playhouse Board and Staff.  With over 20

Palmer Gas & Oil Welcomes New Managers

FEBRUARY 2023Palmer Gas & Oil Welcomes New Managers  Atkinson, NH – Palmer Gas & Oil is excited to announce several changes to its management team that reflect a strategic approach to continued long-term growth for the company. Says Peter Iacobucci, General Manager of Palmer Gas & Oil (PGO), “We are excited to welcome these new managers to the team. We are committed to ensuring that we are prepared to meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future and supplementing an already high-performance

Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy Announces Summer Camps and Fall Programming Schedule

Ogunquit Playhouse Arts AcademyAnnounces Summer Camps and Fall Programming Schedule  (Ogunquit, ME) Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy, a profound tool for students of all ages to exercise their imagination and evolve their skill sets, has announced their 2023 Summer Camps and Fall Programming schedule. Registrations are open and scholarship applications are available online at ogunquitplayhouse.org.  DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR*For Ages 10 to 183 Week Session (Jun 19 - Jul 09 / Mon thru Fri, 9a-5p)This

Ogunquit Playhouse and The Music Hall Announce Spring Production of Million Dollar Quartet Running at the Historic Theater from March 22 – April 9

Ogunquit Playhouse and The Music Hall Announce Spring Production of Million Dollar QuartetRunning at the Historic Theater from March 22 – April 9  The Music Hall and Ogunquit Playhouse are thrilled to announce their production of Million Dollar Quartet, on stage from March 22 – April 9 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits that includes “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2023 Mainstage Season

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2023 Mainstage Season  Extended Regional Premiere Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalMay 11 - June 10  Singin’ in the Rain June 15 - July 15  The New International Production On Your Feet! July 20 - August 19  American PremiereThe Da Vinci Code August 24 - September 23  Regional PremiereTootsie September 28 - October 29  Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall Season to IncludeMillion Dollar Quartet: March 22 - April 9  (January 10, 2023 – Ogunquit, Maine) – Ogunquit