News Releases

Our Place NH Receives Generous Grant From The Fabulous Find

Our Place NH, Inc. recently received a grant totaling $9,177.77 from The Fabulous Find's generous charitable giving initiative for the month of July, along with Yoga in Action and Aids Response Seacoast. Each month The Fabulous Find is dedicated to donating the proceeds from their resale boutique back to the local community. "We are so grateful to The Fabulous Find for the work they do in our community. Donations like this make a huge difference for a small nonprofit, ensuring that we can continue to work

St. Mary’s Bank Claims ‘Best of 603’ Gold in Credit Union Category

MANCHESTER, NH (September 18, 2023) — St. Mary’s Bank has won gold in the category of Best Credit Union in the third edition of Best of the 603, presented by Fidium Fiber.   Created by Manchester Radio Group, Best of the 603 magazine showcases the effort to discover and celebrate the businesses, people, and places loved most as voted by listeners.   “We deeply appreciate the recognition,” said Ken Senus, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank. “Receiving gold as the area’s Best Credit Union for two

Fall & Winter Sponsorship Opportunities

We are currently accepting sponsorships for TWO exciting opportunities. These are both great ways for your company to show support for the local food system and build a deeper connection with the community. The opportunities are: 1.) The 2nd Annual Thirsty Goblin 5K - Saturday October 28th in North Hampton 2.) The 2023-2024 Winter Farmers' Market Season in Stratham and Rollinsford Click here link for full details!

First Seacoast Bank Sponsors Small But MIGHTY Business Expo

Dover, NH - First Seacoast Bank (FSB) is pleased to announce that they’re the presenting sponsor of this year’s 4th annual Small But MIGHTY Business Expo as well as the ongoing Small But MIGHT Business of the Month initiative. The Expo will take place on September 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Cisco Brewers in Portsmouth at 35 Corporate Drive. The event is the premier networking event for like-minded entrepreneurs making a MIGHTY impact in and around the seacoast community they serve. "We’re excited to be the

St. Mary’s Bank Celebrates Milestone with $100 million in Construction-to-Permanent Loans

MANCHESTER, NH (September 12, 2023) — Recently, St. Mary’s Bank exceeded $100 million in Construction-to-Permanent (CTP) Residential Mortgage Loans, a milestone achieved since the program was relaunched in 2020 to help address New Hampshire’s housing crisis. “Supply of adequate and new housing is limited, and affordability is a major concern,” said Kyle Schneck, Chief Lending Officer at St. Mary’s Bank. “As a credit union, we feel a responsibility to not only serve the needs of our members, but the needs

Thomas Intorcio Joins St. Mary’s Financial Services as Associate Wealth Management Advisor

MANCHESTER, NH (September 11, 2023) — St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, is pleased to welcome Thomas Intorcio who has recently joined St. Mary’s Financial Services* as an associate wealth advisor. As an associate advisor, Intorcio will support the financial needs of St. Mary’s members through financial services such as estate, investment, retirement, and educational planning as well as brokerage. “Members will benefit greatly from Tom’s decade of experience in financial services,” said

Cornerstone VNA Launches New Website

Rochester, NH:  Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is proud to announce the launch of its updated website.  The updated site features a fresh new look and photos of their staff throughout all five programs including Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. Each program page includes a list of specialized care and support services, program highlights, eligibility guidelines, and answers to frequently asked questions.   Erika

Cornerstone VNA Announces 110 Giving Challenge

Rochester, NH:  2023 marks 110 years for Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice organization, and to celebrate this important milestone, they are embarking on a special giving challenge. Through their 110 Giving Challenge, their goal is to get 110 donations in the last 110 days of 2023. All donations received through this challenge will support uninsured patients, as well as programs with the greatest need. This includes critical programs that receive little to no insurance

Green Tip of the Month: September 2023

Registration Open for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s 10th Annual Seacoast Cancer 5K

DOVER, NH – Registration is open for the 10th Annual Seacoast Cancer 5K, one of the largest road races in New Hampshire, which benefits the Mass General Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The race is presented by Somersworth Nissan, who is serving as title sponsor for the third consecutive year.   The in-person event will be held on Sunday, September 24 at the hospital’s Portsmouth Outpatient Center on the Pease Tradeport. There is also an option to run or walk a one-mile loop, or participate

Volunteers needed for Haunted Overload - In Partnership with Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley

Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley needs volunteers to help raise money for the animals! The shelter’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Haunted Overload, occurs throughout the month of October. Every year, PMHS-CV provides the Haunt with volunteer support. In return, Haunted Overload generously donates a portion of their profits to PMHS-CV. In 2022, the Haunt donated over $80,000 to the shelter! Volunteering at this fun event greatly helps us in our mission to care for the homeless and neglected

Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Welcomes Jane Yoon, M.D. Hand and Upper Extremity Physician

Exeter, New Hampshire— The Physicians of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics are pleased to welcome Jane Yoon, M.D., to their practice. Dr. Yoon graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Stanford University. She received her Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During her education and training, she received numerous awards and honors. She completed her orthopedic residency in Saint Louis, a fellowship in Hand Surgery at University of

St. Mary’s Bank Awards $20,000 to Four Nonprofit Organizations

MANCHESTER, NH (August 28, 2023) — St. Mary’s Bank has awarded $20,000 in total to four nonprofit organizations, each of whom received $5,000 in support of their respective missions. These organizations included NHSPCA, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and New Hampshire Food Bank. These awards were made possible through the credit union’s 603 Account, a unique checking account that benefits New Hampshire nonprofits and those

2023 AHD 5k Registration Now Open

DOVER, NH – The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Apple Harvest Day 5k. Now in its 15th year, the Apple Harvest Day 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, at 8:30 a.m., beginning and ending on St. Thomas Street in front of the Dover District Courthouse. The USATF certified course winds through historic downtown Dover and is perfect for advanced runners as well as beginners and families.  This year’s race underwriter is Wentworth-Douglass

Palmer 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/

Palmer Gas & Oil Launches New Training Facility

Atkinson, NH – Palmer Gas & Oil (PGO) officially launched its new technical training lab with the goal of fostering innovation, promoting hands-on learning, and advancing the technical skills of its staff. Designed and developed by well-known technical trainer Terry Rickards, and managed by industry veteran Don Lamprey, the lab is designed to provide real-world HVAC training in a comfortable and familiar environment. Says Peter Iacobucci, PGO General Manager, “We are thrilled with the way this lab turned

Granite United Way Helps NH Residents

Granite United Way- Greater Seacoast: Community Investments

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