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News Releases
Thursday, May 19, 2022From Sheep to Sweater at the Wentworth House
Come cheer on the Granite Web Makers as they shear a sheep, spin the wool into yarn, and knit a sweater by hand, all in one day, on June 5 at the historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford, NH. The Granite Web Makers are one of three official USA teams in the 2022 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, an annual event that challenges teams of woolcrafters around the globe to create a sweater directly from a sheep's back to a human's back in one day. Each team consists of a blade shearer, a
Thursday, May 19, 2022NH Magician BJ Hickman a guest performer at John Davidson’s Club Sandwich
New Hampshire magician BJ Hickman will be opening this summer’s guest series of performers Thursday night, June 30 at veteran TV host, movie actor, and recording artist John Davidson’s New Hampshire performance venue, “Club Sandwich”, in Sandwich, NH. According to Hickman, “This night will be special for me, and for attendees who appreciate a humorous magic show. Not only will I be introduced by TV legend John Davidson, but the second hour of the night, I’ll be teaching magic to the audience.” The
Wednesday, May 18, 2022Dr. Irene Rupp Hodge Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Wound Healing Institute
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Irene (Patty) Rupp Hodge has joined Wentworth-Douglass as the medical director of the Wound Healing Institute. Rupp Hodge is a board-certified physician in both wound care and infectious disease. Prior to joining Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Rupp Hodge spent over 22 years at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.H., working in infectious disease services and wound care. She also served as medical director for the Frisbie Center for Wound Care
Monday, May 16, 2022Hope on Haven Hill Completes CDFA Tax Credit Campaign
Rochester, NH - Hope on Haven Hill (HHH) is pleased to announce the successful completion of their Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) Tax Credit campaign. In total, 23 businesses generously donated $500,000 to the campaign, which provides tax credits to companies who make charitable contributions through the program.“We are thrilled to share that through the generosity of so many local and statewide businesses, we have been able to reach our goal, and have secured a total of $500,000 in pledges
Monday, May 16, 2022Come Support The Children’s Business Fair
Acton Academy Seacoast is hosting its 3rd Annual Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 12-3 PM in Henry Law Park. There will be 40+ businesses represented - local authors, food, games, handmade items, bouncy houses, art, and more! Acton Academy Seacoast is a school in downtown Dover, serving grades PreK - 12 with a new model for education that honors the uniqueness and gifts of each child. Acton Academy Seacoast is reinventing education through a self-directed learning environment,
Friday, May 13, 2022Sarah Gaffney Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is proud to announce that Physician Assistant Sarah Gaffney, has joined Wentworth Health Partners Adult & Children’s Medicine of Dover as a family medicine provider. Gaffney attended Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., where she majored in interdisciplinary studies of health sciences and psychology. Gaffney furthered her studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Manchester, N.H., where she earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Gaffney
Friday, May 13, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Grant Provides $50K for Community Transportation
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has awarded a $10,000 community benefit grant to the Alliance for Community Transportation (ACT), a group that coordinates and provides community transportation, largely for seniors and adults with disabilities, in Southeastern New Hampshire. The grant will allow the organization to access an additional $40,000 in federal funds. “Our team here at Wentworth-Douglass knows firsthand from our patient population how important it is to remove barriers to transportation, and with
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Hospital to Host Recruiting Event on May 17
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is hosting a Career Event on May 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wentworth-Douglass Professional Center at 10 Members Way in Dover. At this event, Wentworth-Douglass is focusing on hiring: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, patient service representatives, patients access representatives, radiologic technologists, and lab assistants. Wentworth-Douglass’ directors, managers and staff will be on hand to speak with candidates, give tours, and
Wednesday, May 11, 2022The Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire Presents: A Window to the Universe
The Award-Winning Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire is proud to display artwork and photography focusing on the subject of Space in this month’s Art Center Gallery Exhibit. The show is predominantly astro-photography with a number of works submitted by UNH students who are currently taking the University of New Hampshire’s Introduction to Modern Astronomy course. Almost all the photography is presented in an 8” x 10” format and all forms of astro-photography from star trails to high resolution
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Garrison Players presents ''A Celebration!''
Garrison Players’ Showstoppers! presents “A Celebration!” showcasing favorite songs from Tony Award winning Broadway shows through the years - from 'Kiss Me, Kate' in 1949 to 'Dear Evan Hanson' in 2017. The shows are June 3 and 4 at 8pm at Garrison Players Arts Center, 449 Roberts Rd, Rollinsford. Tickets are $20 at www.wgarrsionplayers.org Garrison Players Arts Center (GPAC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theatre group dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the area by presenting
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Dover Public Library to host Live-Action Role-Playing game for teens
The Dover Public Library is inviting our teen patrons for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience: the Summer’s Scourge LARP! This original Live-Action Role Playing game (LARP) combines the storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons with the in-person challenges of an escape room. Taking on the roles of heroes, our players will explore the library and its grounds while solving puzzles, following clues, and avoiding the malevolent spirits working against them. With spells to cast, traps to avoid, and mystical creatures to
Friday, May 06, 2022First Seacoast Bank welcomes Bonnie Roberts
Timothy F. Dargan, First Seacoast Bank Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer is pleased to announce the addition of Bonnie Roberts as Vice President, Senior Commercial Portfolio Lending Officer. With over 21 years of commercial banking experience in the NH Seacoast area, Bonnie is well versed in helping local business owners and is dedicated to the community. Bonnie holds a degree from Northern Essex Community College and enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time with her son Justin,
Friday, May 06, 2022Dover Public Library receives grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Dover Public Library receives grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to digitize the Foster’s Daily Democrat from 1873 to 1926. The Dover Public Library recently received a $9,950 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further the Dover Public Library’s strategic goal of providing better access to historic information. The digitized format of the Foster’s Daily Democrat will allow the papers from 1873 to 1926 to be fully searchable and accessible to all via
Monday, May 02, 2022Garrison Women’s Health Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Garrison Women’s Health, a premier obstetrics and gynecology practice on the Seacoast, has joined the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Mass General Brigham family. The practice is being re-named Wentworth Health Partners Garrison Women’s Health. “We welcome the opportunity to be part of the Wentworth-Douglass and Mass General family,” said Rebecca Banaski, DO, president of Garrison Women’s Health “Joining Mass General Brigham allows us to grow for our patients’ benefit and to bring more specialty care,
Friday, April 29, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Hospital President Recognizes COVID-19 Heroes
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital employees, who helped the hospital overcome extraordinary challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, were celebrated at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner Thursday, April 28. Wentworth-Douglass President & CEO Jeffrey Hughes accepted a special Community Impact Award on behalf of the hospital’s 3,500 employees. He was joined by a few, who he specifically recognized for their professionalism in helping the hospital through the crisis. Those employees
Thursday, April 28, 2022Growth Coach Gazette
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Adds Two Former Local Journalists to Communications Team
Wentworth Douglass Hospital has added former local journalists Doug Moon and Aaron Sanborn to its communications team, the department responsible for working with the media to ensure members of the community are informed of matters involving public health, the hospital, and its staff. “Doug and Aaron are not only award-winning storytellers, but they’re both great people who are incredibly committed to their work,” said Adam Bagni, director of communications & community relations. “I’m extremely excited
Monday, April 18, 2022A Royal invitation from GPAC: Once Upon a Mattress by Marshall Barer and Mary Rodgers
Get your tickets early as they're going fast for this fun and silly musical based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” Performance dates are May 13 through 29. Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm and Sunday performances at 2pm at Garrison Players Arts Center, 449 Roberts Rd, Rollinsford. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for Students. Visit www.garrisonplayers.org, or email boxoffice@garrisonplayers.org, or call 603-750-4278. Garrison Players Arts Center (GPAC) is a nonprofit,
Wednesday, March 09, 2022Field of Honor returning to Rochester
The City of Rochester and Vouchers for Veterans is proud to announce that they will once again be putting heroism on display this Memorial Day Weekend. Like last year’s event held at the Rochester Common, full size American Flags will be displayed around and within the 1/3-mile oval park. The Field of Honor is free to the public and will open on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 9am. The display will remain in place until dismantling early Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022. Each night at 7pm a bugler will play taps to
Thursday, March 03, 2022Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to NH small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in New Hampshire to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations due to excessive moisture that occurred from June 1 through Nov. 30, 2021. The declaration covers the primary counties of Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and Sullivan in New Hampshire, and the contiguous counties
Thursday, January 27, 2022Christmas In July!
Promote your business by having a Professional Santa come to your business for an event that will bring the families in. Santa shops here! Many Families were not able to see Santa last year, this is a way to give back to your loyal and future customers. All kinds of great ideas can be used to bring the customers in to shop in your business. By the way Santa is available any month! Please call or email me for a quote. Hohoho Santa is coming to town. www.thesantarandy.com