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News Releases
Monday, January 30, 2023SBA NH and Indonesia Community Connect Inc. form a Strategic Alliance in Somersworth
SBA NH and Indonesia Community Connect Inc. form a Strategic Alliance in Somersworth Somersworth – On Wednesday, January 25th, Amy Bassett the NH district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with Ms. Raude Raychel, Founder and President of Indonesia Community Connect Inc. (ICC) in Somersworth, NH. The purpose of the SAM is to develop and foster a mutual understanding and a working relationship between the SBA and Indonesia
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Cornerstone VNA celebrates 110 years
ROCHESTER – January 2023, marks the 110th anniversary of Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization serving Strafford, Rockingham, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. Cornerstone VNA is excited to celebrate its 110th year and is proud to look back on their impressive history of providing care at home. In 1913, the Rochester Women’s Club, led by president and philanthropist, Norma Snow, and the Ladies Aide of the First Church
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Breezeline puts focus on internet reliability and speed with new multi-media campaign
Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has launched a new campaign showcasing how daily life is transformed through reliable, ultrafast internet from Breezeline. The “Welcome to Breezeline” campaign features colorful, imaginative multi-media vignettes demonstrating how reliability and speed unlock endless possibilities in customers’ everyday lives. Breezeline, which provides internet, TV and voice services in 13 states, has put the focus on internet reliability and speed via a two-year
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Stitch a Huswif at the Wentworth House
What’s a huswif? In early America, a huswif, or housewife, was a small foldable sewing kit which held needles, pins, thread, buttons, and other sewing tools. A huswif was an essential lady’s accessory, but soldiers of the Revolution and Civil War also often carried a huswif to make repairs to their clothing. Stitch your own huswif at this one-day workshop, held from 9 am to 3 pm on February 25 at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. Janith Bergeron, co-founder of the Sewing Tree and owner
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Friends of the Dover Public Library Music CD Sale
The Friends of the Dover Public Library are having a music CD sale February 5th – February 11th on the main floor near the adult circulation desk. The Library is discontinuing its music collection and the entire collection will be available for $2 per CD for singles and boxed sets will be specially marked. Genres include rock, country, classical, world, pop, jazz, folk & bluegrass, musical soundtracks, and children’s music. The CDs for sale will be available all hours the Library is open. Library hours are
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Zebra Crossings names new executive director
DOVER - Seacoast area nonprofit Zebra Crossings is excited to announce the selection of Debra Taylor as its next Executive Director, effective January 2023. She is the third Executive Director for the organization that was founded in 2009 and has built a strong reputation as a valued provider of empowerment programs for youth with chronic medical conditions and their families. Ms. Taylor brings strong credentials as a leader, growth strategist, and fundraiser to this position. She will work with the staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Two Leone, McDonnell & Roberts employees earn CPA licenses and promotions
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts is pleased to announce that Daniel (Dan) Krivitsky and Megan McDonald have each earned their Certified Public Accountant designations and have been promoted to Senior Accountants. Dan and Megan each completed the rigorous academic requirements, passed all components of the demanding Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and completed the necessary experience requirements to receive his CPA license in the State of New Hampshire. The CPA examination is a
Tuesday, January 24, 2023$70 for 70 years at Garrison Players!
2023 is a big year! Not only is it the 400th anniversary of the founding of Dover, New Hampshire, it’s also the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Seacoast’s one and only community theater: Garrison Players! After putting on shows for decades in a variety of venues around the city, in 1986 they purchased the Hiram R. Roberts Grange Hall in Rollinsford and began the slow and expensive process of renovation, opening their first show there in 2003. Re-named the Garrison Players Arts Center (now in its
Tuesday, January 24, 2023The Art Center in Dover presents: Worldwide Printmaking Exhibition
The Art Center in Dover, NH continues to build its international reputation with its Worldwide Printmaking Exhibition. The work submitted to this year’s show came from all over the world with over 40 artists from 11 countries. Artworks from Australia, Poland, France, Germany and Sweden are shown alongside exquisite pieces from Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Also included are works from Brazil, and Canada. There are artists from the United States from coast to coast. The
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Granite United Way launches Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
The highly successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program launched January 23, 2023 by Granite United Way, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports the program with a $50,000 contribution. This free tax preparation program is available to individuals and families with household incomes up to $60,000 annually. Taxes are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers who assist low-to-moderate income residents to access the greatest amount of refunds. Both Granite United Way and Citizens
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Sole City Dance presents: Dance Northeast
Sole City Dance is excited to bring back Dance Northeast, their annual community dance showcase. Delight in the joy and artistry of dance when Sole City Dance and the Rochester Opera House join together to showcase talented dancers from companies and dance education centers around the region. The celebration presents an afternoon performance with junior companies and up-and-coming student choreographers. The show is filled with colorful, energetic performances of innovative, diverse choreography by some
Friday, January 20, 2023Friends of the Dover Public Library Music CD Sale
The Friends of the Dover Public Library are having a music CD sale February 5th – February 11th on the main floor near the adult circulation desk. The Library is discontinuing its music collection and the entire collection will be available for $2 per CD for singles and boxed sets will be specially marked. Genres include rock, country, classical, world, pop, jazz, folk & bluegrass, musical soundtracks, and children’s music. The CDs for sale will be available all hours the Library is open. Library hours
Friday, January 20, 2023Meghan Noone named NHFCU Employee of the Month for December
Meghan Noone joined NHFCU in 2017 as a part-time teller, bringing 20 years of experience from other financial institutions. Staff and members quickly learned of Meghan’s natural ability to guide, teach, inform, and listen. Her way of making people feel comfortable about their personal finances without judgement is the key to her success. Members know they are not alone on their journey to financial wellness with Meghan’s guidance. Her exuberance and skills to help and connect with people led to her
Friday, January 13, 2023New Hampshire Magazine’s Meals of Thanks program helps those in need
New Hampshire Food Bank and New Hampshire Magazine recently teamed up to distribute more than 1,500 meals to those in need across the stateManchester, NH – To support New Hampshire families and individuals who are food insecure (meaning they do not know where their next meal will come from), New Hampshire Magazine brought back its acclaimed Meals of Thanks program this past holiday season. Through this program, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Northeast Delta Dental, New Hampshire Magazine
Friday, January 13, 2023Wentworth-Douglass awards $10K grant for ‘Art & Wellness in Recovery’
DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has awarded a $10,000 grant to Dover’s Triangle Club to support a new art and wellness program for those in recovery or struggling with substance use disorder. Triangle Club, a leading local center for substance use disorder recovery programs, implemented a new program last fall entitled ‘Arts & Wellness in Recovery’, which offers free weekly meditation, yoga, drawing, and painting classes. “Wentworth-Douglass is privileged to award these funds to assist our community
Friday, January 13, 2023Dover 400 publishes 'Heritage Walks' book
DOVER — Dover400, the committee organizing Dover’s 400th Anniversary celebrations, is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, “Dover Heritage Walks: A Compendium of Past Walks and Reveals”. This 175-page volume, which covers over 250 Dover historical properties and sites, relates the history of hundreds of buildings, people, churches, and businesses in the Garrison City. The idea for the book arose from an existing series of twenty-nine “Heritage Walk” brochures which were produced annually from
Monday, November 28, 2022How to Prepare Your Dover, NH Small Business for the Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter is finally upon us, meaning it's time to start wrapping up the year and preparing for the next one. For small businesses, this process starts with a review of this year's goals, followed by an outline of next year's goals. From there, you'll want to finalize your holiday marketing plans and check your inventory levels. You'll also need to review your accounting and potentially change your business structure. Finally, you'll want to update your website and social media profiles. Let's