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News Releases
Thursday, May 16, 2024Family-Friendly Father's Day 5K Supports Community Health
Dover, NH, May 16, 2024 – Registration is now open for Greater Seacoast Community Health’s annual Father’s Day 5K. This event to be held on Sunday, June 16 at 9 a.m. in Dover. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this family-friendly run/walk. Event proceeds help individuals and families gain access to health care and family support services through Greater Seacoast’s network of community health centers. These include Families First Health & Support Center in
Saturday, May 11, 2024Ukulele Festival Raises over $2100 for Charity
The Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group (SNHUG) raised $2,150 at a recent event, their eighth annual ukulele festival “SNHUGFEST, to benefit the Ukulele Kids Club (UKC). https://www.wmur.com/article/snhugfest-dover-new-hampshire-2024/60775858 The funds will be used by the Ukulele Kids Club to purchase instruments for children’s hospitals with music therapy programs, including several here in New Hampshire. The UKC donates these instruments to music therapists who then teach the hospitalized children how
Friday, May 10, 2024Children's Museum of New Hampshire to Host 12th Annual NH Maker Fest
Dover, NH - Monday, May 13 2024 - This year's annual NH Maker Fest, organized and hosted by the Children's Museum of New Hampshire in downtown Dover, on Saturday, June 1, 10am-3pm, will feature a Rube Goldberg machine expert, bug motels and seed balls, a marimba petting zoo, roaming robots and dinosaurs, a jump rope team, and will culminate with a foam dance party. "It's a fun and affordable day of discovery for all ages," said Neva Cole, CMNH Communications Director. Admission into the Fest, which takes
Friday, May 10, 2024CMNH TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS SUMMER
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover announced it will again join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Learn more and find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families,
Tuesday, May 07, 2024Palmer Gas & Oil Opens Newest Facility
Somersworth, NH – Friends, family and colleagues were all on hand to help the Ermer family of Palmer Gas & Oil (PGO) cut the ribbon on the company’s newest branch in Somersworth, NH. This state of the art facility combines office space with a parts warehouse, truck bays for service and delivery vehicles, and a full mechanics garage, and complements the fuel storage facility that was opened there in 2021. Industry-veteran Scott Cohen has been appointed branch manager. Helping company-owner Bill Ermer cut
Thursday, May 02, 2024News Release: Mental Health, Wellness & Recovery
Former Ben & Jerry’s COO to keynote Seacoast Chamber Alliance Mental Health Summit DOVER – The Third Annual Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery in the Workplace Summit, underwritten by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and sponsored by Kennebunk Savings, will take place Tuesday, May 21, at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Mickey Wiles is the founder and chief executive officer of Vermont-based Working Fields, a mission-driven staffing agency that helps individuals
Friday, April 19, 2024Summer Farmers' Market Season is Here!
Summer Farmers’ Market Season is Here! Seacoast Eat Local’s summer farmers’ market season kicks off in Exeter on May 2nd! [Lee, New Hampshire, May 2024] – Seacoast Eat Local is proud to announce that May 2nd is the official start of our highly anticipated summer farmers' markets. From May to October, residents and visitors are invited to shop at our outdoor markets in Exeter, Portsmouth, Durham, and Dover. Whether you're seeking fresh produce, vibrant flowers, just-caught seafood, artisanal
Thursday, April 18, 2024David Choate of Colliers is Honored as a Company Top Achiever
In an announcement from Gil Borok, President and CEO of leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers, David Choate of its Portsmouth, New Hampshire, office has been inducted into the 2023 Everest Club. The Everest Club recognizes the top 10% of all Colliers professionals in brokerage, valuation, and corporate solutions in the U.S. based on revenue production. “David had another spectacular year in 2023. He continually attains excellence by demonstrating a production level that everyone in
Tuesday, April 02, 2024Cornerstone VNA Offers FREE Webinar on Advance Directives
Rochester, NH – In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th, Cornerstone VNA is offering a free “lunch and learn” webinar for community members on the topic of Advance Directives. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 16 from 12:00-1:00pm. Learn how to inform family, friends, and health professionals about the kind of health care you want and who will make decisions for you if you are too ill to speak for yourself by using legal documents called advance directives. This special
Tuesday, April 02, 202469 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Doctors Ranked Among New Hampshire’s Best
DOVER, NH – 69 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital doctors have been named by their peers to the 2024 “Top Doctors” list published in the March/April edition of New Hampshire Magazine. These doctors represent a wide array of specialties across the organization, including those who work exclusively at the hospital, individual practices, and at the Mass General Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass. These physicians focus on a wide variety of treatment areas, ranging from neurology to family medicine, and many
Tuesday, March 26, 2024HRCU Awarded for Exceptional Mortgage Service and Training Protections Against Fraud
ROCHESTER, NH (March 19, 2024) – HRCU, a leading credit union known for its commitment to exceptional member service and community involvement, is proud to announce its receipt of the prestigious “Best of the Best in Mortgage Experience” award from Member XP. This recognition comes alongside HRCU’s hard-earned achievement of earning the BankSafe Trained Seal from AARP for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its ongoing efforts in fighting financial exploitation and enhancing fraud prevention among
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Marjorie Henderson Joins St. Mary’s Bank as Senior Indirect Business Development Officer
MANCHESTER, NH (March 26, 2024)—St. Mary's Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Margie Henderson as a senior indirect business development officer. In this role, Henderson will be instrumental in nurturing current dealership relationships and forging new ones, ensuring the credit union's continued growth and multi-state presence in the indirect lending sector. Ron MacDonald, the director of indirect lending at St. Mary’s Bank, shared his enthusiasm regarding Henderson's addition to the team:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024The Warren Group Registry Review Ranks St. Mary’s Bank as a Top Credit Union in NH for Lending
MANCHESTER, NH (March 26, 2024)—St. Mary’s Bank continues to be recognized as a leading credit union in New Hampshire across various categories in loan volume and number of loans processed. The Registry Review, an annual report by The Warren Group, a trusted real estate and property data provider for over 150 years, highlights this accomplishment. St. Mary’s Bank secured the top loan value and quantity position across various categories, including single-family, condominium, and multi-family purchases.
Monday, March 25, 2024COAST Receives Grant from Kennebunk Saving Bank Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2024Contact: Rad Nichols COAST Executive Director 603-743-5777rnichols@coastbus.org COAST Bus Receives $1,000 Grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation:Funding will support upgrade to next generation financial management softwareDOVER, NH: Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation. The grant funds will help support the purchase of next generation
Wednesday, March 20, 20242023 End-of-Year Awards at Colliers
Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce its 2023 award winners in the Colliers New Hampshire and Maine offices. The Colliers Portsmouth office swept the awards ceremony this year! David Choate earned the 2023 Top Producer Award, which he has earned six times in the last decade. Choate and Abby Bachman won the Deal of the Year Award for the sale of Mill Plaza in Durham, NH, for $8.8 million. Bachman also earned the Most Improved Award for 2023, as she more than
Monday, March 18, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Wins Patient Experience Award for 11th Consecutive Year
DOVER, NH – For the 11th consecutive year, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named among the best hospitals in the nation for patient experience, according to an announcement released Tuesday by Healthgrades, a healthcare data company. The award, which is given to those ranked among the top 15% of eligible U.S. hospitals, celebrates hospitals delivering best-in-class patient experiences. Wentworth-Douglass was the only hospital honored with the 2024 award on the Seacoast, and one of just two in
Monday, March 18, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Donates $150K for Dover PD Youth Outreach, Substance Misuse Programs
DOVER, NH – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has donated $150,000 to aid the Dover Police Department’s community outreach bureau and its efforts to achieve healthier youth and families. The grant is part of the hospital’s continued support and advancement of ‘Dover Youth to Youth’ (Y2Y), the department’s after-school drug prevention program for Dover students in grades 6-12, as well as the department’s outreach social worker. “These programs will have a meaningful impact on addressing the need for
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Freelance Services that Can Support Solopreneurs
The difference between someone with a side gig and a solopreneur is substantial. Beyond just having a source for extra income, you have skills in delegation, a desire for growth, and a real business with a lasting future. To remain an army of one, you'll still need some help, which is where freelancers come in. Learn the essentials of getting good help with this guide. Advantages of Using Freelancers You can still be a boss while running a solo operation. Studies show that most companies are
Thursday, July 20, 2023Palmer 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/
Thursday, March 02, 2023Uncover Weaknesses and Strengthen Your Bottom Line With These Tips
Running a business is no easy feat. There are so many things to keep track of and so many potential weak spots that can lead to financial hardship if not addressed properly. It's important to take a step back and assess the current state of your business, identify any potential weak spots, and take steps to strengthen them. Whether you want to utilize cost-efficient PDF tools or reassess your overhead costs, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce can help you get started. Let's take a look:Understand
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
Friday, September 30, 2022Aspiring Dover, NH Entrepreneurs Can Find Success With These 5 Simple Steps
Building a successful business can be challenging, but it’s a path that many more people are taking these days. Not only does becoming an entrepreneur allow for a flexible schedule and control over your days, but it can also allow you to do something you truly enjoy for a living. Coming up with a unique idea, learning about your competitors, creating a marketing strategy, and securing funding are just a few of the tasks you’ll need to complete when you’re ready to get started. It’s also a good idea to get