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Friday, September 25, 2020The Dover Public Library Recognizes the Rotary Club of Dover
On Wednesday, October 21 from 3:00-4:30 pm there will be a reception on the lawn at the Dover Public Library to recognize the generous donation made to the library from the Rotary Club of Dover. The funds were used to purchase updated shelving, new furniture, and to create family play areas for the Children’s Room. Join us in showing our appreciation to the Rotary for their ongoing commitment to early literacy. If you or your child would like to make a Thank You card to express your gratitude to the
Thursday, September 24, 2020Cornerstone VNA Offers Public Drive-Through Flu Clinic September 30
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased to offer the community a drive-through flu clinic on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The clinic will be held outside in the parking lotat their headquarters at 178 Farmington Road in Rochester, NH. Community members will follow the entrance to the Cornerstone VNA building and turn left, following the orange cones. Cornerstone VNA clinical staff will be on hand to administer the flu vaccine. Flu
Thursday, September 24, 2020UNH Theatre & Dance opening with 'We The People'
Durham, NH- Theatre is back on stage at the University of New Hampshire! The department of Theatre & Dance is opening their 2020-21 season with a new devised show entitled with We The People. Since the spring, the world seems to have been put on hold. At the same time as everything seemingly is being put on pause, there has also been great upheaval. Open the internet, or look at the news, there is so much going on and so many beliefs and perceptions being brought into question. With the knowledge of
Thursday, September 24, 2020Magician BJ Hickman remembers highlight from 2020 Cochecho Arts Festival
While all but a couple open-to-the-public BJ Hickman Magic Shows were cancelled due to COVID-19 since March, two things came from one of those shows that New Hampshire native BJ Hickman will remember for the rest of his life. "Since I was about 12 years old, growing up in Manchester, my college years at Keene State, and during my career in radio broadcasting, there has never been a week when I haven't done at least one magic show," recalls Hickman, "until 2020. This was going to be one of my busiest years
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Announces Promotions
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Professional Association, a leading CPA firm with offices throughout New Hampshire, is pleased to announce the promotions of Kimberly McLaughlin to Supervisor, and Christine Chrysafidis and Joseph Payne both to Senior.A Certified Public Accountant in New Hampshire, Kimberly joined the firm in 2015 after graduating summa cum laude from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. A Supervisor in the Dover office, Kimberly focuses on auditing, with some tax
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Dover400 unveils New Brand
DOVER — Dover400, formerly known as the Dover 400th Anniversary Committee, recently unveiled a new brand to be associated with the Dover’s 400th birthday celebration, slated for 2023. The rebrand is designed to make it easier for citizens and businesses to join in the anniversary event and work side by side in the planning of this significant celebration. The mission of Dover400 is to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future through meaningful and creative community
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Garrison Players Arts Center announces board of directors
Garrison Players Arts Center announces their board of directors for the 2020-2021 season:President Megan Davenport KarasSecretary Barbara DunningtonTreasurer Greg TurcotteBuilding Director Tom DunningtonFundraising Director Elizabeth Worboys BurrMarketing Director Denise McDonoughOutreach Director Carol BitovProduction Director Kevin CollinsYouth Education Director Bianca PietroPast President Jim MastroAt Large: Janet Glazier, Gwendolyn Goguelet, Joyce Goldstein, Tim Young The Garrison Players recently held
Friday, September 18, 2020Bicycle Access Expanded on Amtrak Downeaster Trains
The Amtrak Downeaster has expanded its carry-on bike program and is now accepting bicycles from all Downeaster stations in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Newly installed luggage racks that convert to bike racks make it possible to roll bikes on board from any Downeaster station, then secure and store them on the train. Previously, bikes had to be stored in a special car, restricting access to only a few stations. Now, standard full-size bicycles may be carried on at any Downeaster station and
Friday, September 18, 2020Dover400 seeking volunteers to plan for 400th anniversary
DOVER – The Dover400 Community Relations Committee is seeking the community’s help and engagement to plan for the City of Dover’s 400th anniversary in 2023. Dover400, a non-profit corporation registered with the NH Secretary of State’s Office, is planning for celebrations that span from 2021-2023 and wants your help. These celebrations will highlight the history of Dover, from the Abenaki to the present day, the city’s diverse cultures, and the Dover’s newest and youngest generation that will carry on
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Thursday, September 17, 2020Welcome Hayley Bustos, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Cornerstone VNA
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased to welcome their newest medical provider to their Hospice and Palliative Care Teams, Hayley Bustos, RN, FNP-C, ACHPN, Nurse Practitioner. Hayley recently relocated to New England from the Midwest to be closer to the ocean and her family in Canada. She has been working in Hospice and Palliative Care since 2015 and is passionate about end of life care and providing holistic, person centered care. Hayley is also
Thursday, September 17, 2020Northeast Credit Union Hosts Third Annual Nice Catch – Celebrating Kind Kids Initiative
Northeast Credit Union believes at the heart of every community are good people doing great things. That’s why Northeast CU has partnered with The New Hampshire Fisher Cats and The Portland Sea Dogs to host their third annual “Nice Catch - Celebrating Kind Kids” initiative. Nice Catch was created to recognize New Hampshire and Maine kids who consistently demonstrate compassion, empathy and kindness toward their peers, teachers, coaches, family and other community members and who go above and beyond to make
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Seacoast Charter School is accepting applications for Preschool program
DOVER —The Seacoast Charter School has a limited number of openings for preschoolers this fall. The program is offered 4 days a week (with remote offerings on Wednesdays), 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. Students must turn 4 on or before September 30. SCS's Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum with a balance of child-led, guided play and teacher-directed learning activities that center on the development of the whole child and build social and academic skills that will prepare students for
Tuesday, September 08, 2020HRCU Donates “Amazing Masks” Book by Rochester Teacher to Local Schools & Businesses
HRCU has donated copies of the book “Amazing Masks” written by William Allen School 2nd Grade Teacher Jennifer Brock, to Rochester Elementary schools, as well as, local pediatric offices, dentists, daycares, and the Rochester Library. “The goal of Amazing Masks is to help ensure that our most precious resource, our children, are as emotionally prepared as possible as they enter the upcoming school year and the new normal of wearing masks. The hope is this book will ease anxiety, create smiles and
Tuesday, September 08, 2020Test Your Wits with Trivia on the Lawn
Gather your friends and family and test your wits on Saturday, September 19 at 2PM for Trivia on the Lawn at Dover Public Library! Teams of up to six players are invited to play this trivia game hosted by Tish Sims. Trivia will be a mixed bag of topics and suitable for all ages. Families are welcome to participate. Prize (and bragging rights) awarded to the winning
Tuesday, September 08, 2020Backyard Birds at Dover Public Library
Learn About the Birds in Your Backyard at Dover Public Library Ever wonder what the difference between a Purple and House Finch are or what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard feeder? Join Dover Public Library for “Backyard Birds”, an engaging and interactive online presentation featuring common and migrant visitors in New England on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30PM. Learn identification tips, how to use feed to attract a diverse population and get to know the birds in your backyard! The
Thursday, September 03, 2020Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics hands out Student Athlete Scholarship
Nicholas Frattali, a graduate of Exeter Area High School Class of 2020, is the winner of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics 2020 ‘Access to Education’ Student Athlete Scholarship. Mr. Frattali was chosen from sixteen applicants and will receive a $3,000 scholarship. “We were immediately impressed with the application Nicholas submitted for the Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Student Athlete Scholarship. It demonstrated character, determination, and inspiration; ‘I’ve learned that to achieve a
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Tuesday, September 01, 2020Cornerstone VNA welcomes new Hospice Care Director
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled home health and hospice care, is pleased to welcome new Hospice Care Director, Tamara “Tammy” Crooks-Faulkingham, RN, BSN. Tammy began her career in health care working as a nursing assistant when she was just 16 years old. Tammy shares, “From a very young age, I really enjoyed caring for people, and that passion for helping others has carried me through my entire career.” Crooks-Faulkingham worked as an LPN before graduating with her
Monday, August 24, 2020Wentworth-Douglass CEO Greg Walker to retire after 24 years of service
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Board of Trustees chair Carol Bailey announced today that president & CEO, Gregory Walker, FACHE, will retire from his position on October 31, 2020. Bailey praised Walker for his hard work and commitment to the organization, which started nearly 24 years ago. “Dover and the surrounding communities have benefited from Greg’s visionary leadership over two and half decades. During his tenure, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has grown inpatient and outpatient services, expanded where
Friday, August 21, 2020Museum of Art, UNH presents Impact: 2019 Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
DURHAM, NH –A new online exhibit, Impact, will be on view at the Museum of Art, UNH August 31 – November 20, 2020. The Museum will be open to faculty, students, and the public from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. Thursday, 12-6:00 p.m., and by appointment for class visits before noon Monday- Friday. The in-person capacity of the museum is limited to 28 people. All visitors are expected to comply with safety and security measures listed in the University’s modes of
Thursday, August 20, 2020Children's Museum of New Hampshire to Re-Open in September
DOVER- The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is excited to announce its reopening to the public in September after a nearly six-month closure due to COVID-19. “During this unprecedented time of stress and hardship, we hope that reopening the Museum brings joy and a hint of normalcy to the lives of children, families and the community,”said Jane Bard, Museum President. “We recognize that there is still much uncertainty, and that some families might not be ready for in-person experiences like visiting a
Thursday, August 13, 20202020 Seacoast Cancer 5K is now Virtual
The Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Foundation Board of Directors has announced that the Seacoast Cancer 5K, originally scheduled for Sunday, September 20, will take place virtually in 2020. The move to a virtual format is a result of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and a precaution to protect the health and safety of those in the greater Seacoast community. Since it started in 2014, the Seacoast Cancer 5K has raised more than $1.4 million dollars and has become one of the region’s
Friday, July 17, 2020Apple Harvest Day goes virtual
Over the past few months, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has seriously evaluated the potential of having the 36th Annual Apple Harvest Day in person. When trying to determine our ability to host the event, we spoke with our vendors, volunteers, local officials, community members, and chamber members to get a sense of participation and concerns surrounding the event. Throughout the discussion, the reoccurring concern for hosting an in-person event was how to properly implement the federal and state
Friday, July 10, 2020Broadview Animal Hospital of Dover Opening
Broadview Animal Hospital is excited to announce the opening of our new third location at 67 Knox Marsh Road (Route 155) in Dover on Monday June 29, 2020. With current hospitals serving Rochester and Milton, we are thankful for the opportunity to partner with the Dover community to provide top level veterinary care.Our new 8,000 sq./ft state-of-the-art hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care seven days a week. We offer wellness and urgent care services for your dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotic
