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Thursday, September 29, 2022Longtime Leone, McDonnell & Roberts shareholder retires
He is the "Roberts" in Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA. And it is with great admiration, appreciation and respect that Leone, McDonnell & Roberts announces that Thomas Roberts, CPA, partner, colleague and friend, has retired from his active role as a shareholder. In more of an emeritus role, Tom will continue to support firm leadership, work with the partner group as an advisor and help with special projects throughout the next year. Tom joined the firm in 1987 during a time of expansion in the areas
Thursday, September 29, 2022SEED elects three new board members
The Seacoast Educational Endowment for Dover (“SEED”), a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting academic excellence in Dover, New Hampshire public schools, recently elected three new board members, each to serve an initial two-year term.The board welcomed Audrey Gladu, A Principal Data Engineer for Liberty Mutual. In addition to her work with SEED, Gladu participates in a seacoast philanthropy committee, facilitates a volunteer tech initiative within a non-profit, and is a member of the Society for
Thursday, September 29, 2022Community Toolbox and Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity join forces
Community Toolbox (CTB) is delighted to announce that their organization will become a program of Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity (SENH Habitat). CTB and SENH Habitat are dedicated to providing housing resources and assistance to families in need to ensure people have safe, healthy, and affordable homes. This collaboration will allow for improved advocacy and the ability to serve more families, whose income falls within the 30-60% range of the area median. Meg Rotondo, co-founder of CTB, noted
Tuesday, September 27, 2022A Recipe for Success: Finding women through community cookbooks
Community and church cookbooks are treasures that give us a glimpse of female groups, encapsulated in a place and time. Besides providing delicious treats, these recipe books can also be a springboard to genealogical adventure. Join Erin as we traipse over recipes for Ghorabie, Pacific Slope Punch, and Maple Creams in search of clues to unlock the stories of our female ancestors. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes as well as a “recipe” for research planning. On Thursday, October 13 at
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Kevin Foley Joins the First Seacoast Bank Team
James R. Brannen, First Seacoast Bank President and CEO is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Foley as Vice President and Director of Retail Banking and Sales. With extensive experience in the financial services and in his role, Kevin oversees branch administration, the mortgage loan division, and the bank’s business development and sales program. Kevin has devoted his career to making a positive difference for the customers and communities that he and his teams serve. He believes that building
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Inspecting Carol auditions at GPAC
Auditions for the comical and unorthodox Christmas play “Inspecting Carol” will be held on Monday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 5, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at Garrison Players Arts Center, at the corner of Roberts Road and Portland Ave (Rte 4), Rollinsford. Callbacks (if necessary) will be on Monday, October 10. Rehearsals begin the week of October 17. Actors will be asked to recite a cold reading from the script. Please bring a resume and headshot if possible. The play will be directed by Alyson
Thursday, September 15, 2022Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA welcomes five new team members.
The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is pleased to welcome five new team members.After completing two internships in the Dover office, Hannah Cloutier officially joined the firm as a Staff Accountant in July 2022. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in May with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with options in Accounting and Finance. Born and raised in Stratham, New Hampshire, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family and two
Thursday, September 15, 2022Local Lions Club “Corn Hole for a Cure” raises funds for childhood cancer research
The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick bagged a winner in their First Annual “Cornhole for a Cure” fundraiser on August 20 at the Hilltop Fun Center in Somersworth, NH. Almost $7800 was raised with $3400 going directly to childhood cancer research, in partnership with Dartmouth Health. Additional funds raised will further the activities of the Lions Club locally, particularly in the areas of conservation, vision, hunger, and childhood cancer. The Lions Club Vice President Brandon Gove
Tuesday, September 13, 2022The Falls Chamber of Commerce presents: ME & NH Business Resource Fair
Berwick, ME - The Falls Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first ever Maine & New Hampshire Business Resource Fair on October 4th from 4pm-7pm at the Berwick Town Hall. All businesses in Maine and New Hampshire are invited for an afternoon focused on helping businesses access the resources and opportunities they need to start, thrive, and grow! The fair features 13 business support organizations and counting from both Maine and New Hampshire. The fair is perfect for business owners to gain access to
Tuesday, September 13, 2022Dover Middle School Pumpkin Dash
The Dover Middle School Pumpkin Dash will be held on Sunday, October 23th, 2022. This Autumn 5K is an Official USAT&F Certified Course and is part of the Dover Race Series. We are pleased to announce proceeds will benefit the Dover Middle School PTA. The first 200 registered participants for the 5K Road Race will receive a complimentary event t-shirt. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - BIB PICKUP To be Announced! We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, again, for your support! When: October 23, 2022 at 8:30
Friday, September 09, 2022Wentworth-Douglass awarded Hospital Accreditation from the Joint Commission
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Wentworth-Douglass underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review June 21- June 24, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Hospital Program
Friday, September 09, 2022Garrison Players presents 'On Golden Pond'
Garrison Players Arts Center, 449 Roberts Rd, Rollinsford, presents ON GOLDEN POND Garrison Players, the second oldest continually performing community theatre group in New Hampshire, kicks off its 2022-2023 main stage season with the beloved classic On Golden Pond. On Golden Pond tells the story of an aging couple, Norman and Ethel Thayer, who spend each summer at their summer home on a Maine lake called Golden Pond. They are visited by their daughter Chelsea and her fiancé Bill Ray and his son Billy Ray
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Friday, September 09, 2022COAST Bus System to resume limited Saturday service
The region’s public transit system is on track to resume limited Saturday service beginning on September 17. COAST has not operated any Saturday service since late-May because of a shortage of bus operators. “At this point we have enough operators who are willing to work extra shifts on a regular and ongoing basis to announce the return of limited Saturday services, starting on September 17,” said Rad Nichols, COAST Executive Director. “Unexpected staffing challenges can of course affect these plans,” he
Friday, September 09, 2022Gather Café at Great Bay Community College offering students low-cost food options
GBCC and Gather’s partnership recognizes and fills a need to reduce hunger among studentsPortsmouth, N.H. – A free lunch for students and a ribbon cutting ceremony at Great Bay Community College (GBCC) marked the grand opening of the Gather Café at Great Bay, a new campus-based kitchen and café. The café opened in collaboration with Gather, a Portsmouth-based food pantry, to provide donated meals to food insecure students along with affordable, convenient, healthy food options on campus. Today’s event
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Friday, September 09, 2022Tea and Stitchery at the Wentworth House
Hand sewing enthusiasts and fans of colonial fashions are invited to “Tea and Stitchery” on Saturday, September 17 at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. Between 1 and 4 pm, the Wentworth ladies will gather in the parlor to drink tea, sew, and discuss the latest fashions of the 1700s. Costumed in period attire, the ladies will demonstrate the tools and techniques involved in hand sewing 18th century clothing. Both completed garments and some in process will be on display. Interested
Friday, September 09, 2022Grants Training in Portsmouth October 18-19
Pease Development Authority and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Portsmouth on October 17-18. This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find the funding sources and write winning grant proposals. More information including learning objectives, class location, graduate testimonials and online registration is available here: http://grantstraining.com/portsmouth1022Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county
Friday, September 09, 2022Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics welcomes Jeffrey Rosenfield, M.D.
The Physicians of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics are pleased to welcome Jeffrey Rosenfield, M.D., to their practice. Dr. Rosenfield completed his undergraduate education and received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California in San Diego. He then attended Chicago Medical School and received his medical degree in 1996, with a nomination to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopedic residency training at New York University – The Hospital for Joint
Thursday, September 08, 2022The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick provide benches to local towns
The Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick (DRSB) Lions Club, through a very successful recycling effort, as part of the Trex “Nextrex” challenge, have donated five benches to local towns. The benches are made from recycled plastics, including grocery bags, produce bags, and other soft plastics, which are delivered to collection locations by the communities. Lions Club volunteers collect the plastic at area transfer stations and other locations, weigh and deliver to participating retailers, and ultimately
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Thursday, July 21, 2022Wheels of Industry exhibit at the Wentworth House
The ancient craft of spinning – once a necessity for creating textiles for clothing and furnishings - is now a craft pursued by artisans and hobbyists as an expression of personal creativity. Wheels of Industry: New England Spinning Wheels, a new exhibit at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House, features several early examples of these important tools of domestic industry. The exhibit is on view on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm through October 8, and at other times by appointment. Drawn
