Welcome to the independent web portal for the historic Seacoast of New Hampshire
and South Coast Maine region. This is "America's Smallest Seacoast"(sm) – just
17 miles long, but big in history, in culture and in spirit. Our Web portal reaches
over 1.2 million unique readers annually with 7,000 archived web pages about the
greater Portsmouth, New Hampshire region, including over 25 towns. New Hampshire
was born here in 1623 and we never forget our origins, or lose our Yankee sense
of perspective. When you find yourself at sea in a crazy world – anchor here a
while in the safe harbor of an old New England port. Here, have some chowder.
We’ve got a story or two to tell.
WE ARE HERE
There are those we don’t believe New Hampshire even has a Seacoast. They are
not far wrong. But like the person who owns a single diamond, we feel especially
fortunate. We’ve heard it said that there are just two kinds of people in this
world – those lucky enough to live near our little coastline, and those smart
enough to visit. So if you are not among the former group, please fill your purses
and wallets with legal tender and stop by. Or if you live too far away to afford
the fuel, you are welcome to click liberally through these fine pages. Looking
out from the shore here on a good day, we can see the great state of Maine to
our left and Massachusetts to our right. The piece that holds them together –
or some say keeps them safely apart – is all us.
WHO WE ARE
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J. DENNIS ROBINSON designed and created SeacoastNH.com in 1996 with enormous assistance from Tim
Dubuque. A former teacher and video producer, he is now a full-time writer, Robinson
has published over 1,000 pieces about this region and sees no end in sight. He
lectures frequently on local history and Internet topics. His newest book is a
history of Wentworth by the Sea hotel. When not working on SeacoastNH.com, he
is thinking about working on SeacoastNH.com. He lives with his wife Maryellen
in Portsmouth, NH. (photo by Ralph Morang)
A native Seacoaster, NORM O’NEIL has been in the communications game for two decades. Back from a stint of world
traveling, he is applying his publishing expertise to a new passion for "open
source" web design. LOUISE GIORDANI first learned about this region reading SeacoastNH.com online. "This is a great
web site," she told Norm, "but we could make it greater." Skilled in design, management,
marketing and editing, Louise is implementing a phased revision of the entire
portal.
Mystery Science Teen Theater May 9, 2008 CONCORD -- Professional magician Ryan Mahoney will amaze you with some great magic that will have you wondering - are you witnessing science or sleight of hand? Is the gravity being defied or simply strings and wire? You will leave with props and the a...
Spring Schwing May 9, 2008 The Seacoast social event of the spring season is slated for Friday, May 9, hosted by the Jumbo Circus Peanuts of Portsmouth. This annual dance party, dubbed the "Spring Schwing," now in its thirteenth year, is happening at the band's World He...
Aldrich's Bad Boy Live May 9 - 11, 2008 Note -- Sunday show is matinee -- Pontine Theatre celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Portsmouth's Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial with it's original stage adaptation of the author's 1869 novel, THE STORY OF A BAD BOY. Co-Directors, Greg Gathers and Mar...
Macbeth May 9, 2008 ROCHESTER -- Macbeth," Shakespeare's great play of temptation, ambition and seduction, is the Rochester Opera House's annual Shakespearean production for the 2007-2008 season.
The Scottish tragedy centers on Macbeth's bloody rise to power, in wh...
Salmon Falls Mill Open Studios May 10, 2008 ROLLINSFORD -- On Saturday, May 10, 2008, the Artists of the Mills at Salmon Falls will open their studios from 11am to 5pm. Just in time for Mother’s Day, this annual Spring event draws guests from all over New England to the rejuvenated historic mil...
Macbeth in Rochester May 10, 2008 "Macbeth," Shakespeare's great play of temptation, ambition and seduction, is the Rochester Opera House's annual Shakespearean production for the 2007-2008 season.
The Scottish tragedy centers on Macbeth's bloody rise to power, in which gui...
Tea with John Paul Jones May 11, 2008 PORTSMOUTH – Enjoy a Mother’s Day tea with brave Captain Jones, 18th Century Style at the John Paul Jones House 43 Middle St Portsmouth from 2-4 pm on May 11, 2008.
Price: $15 ($12 members of Portsmouth Historical Society)
Plan your Mother’s Day ...
Mistral - No Ordinary Women May 11, 2008 PORTSMOUTH -- Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Music Hall! This acclaimed Boston-based ensemble will be providing high spirits and serious music making as they focus on inspirational works by women composers. Treat your mother, wife, or sister to chamber m...
Mother’s Day Tea d’ Jazz May 11, 2008 EXETER -- Bring your mother, family, friends to hear Jazz trumpeter Tom Palance and his Jazz Quartet – piano, drums, bass and trumpet, in a variety of swing jazz favorites and familiar standards of yesteryear. Elegant tearoom seating, teas, coffees, dr...
UNH Symphony May 11, 2008 The University of New Hampshire Department of Music presents the UNH Concert Choir under the direction of William Kempster and the UNH Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Larry Veal in concert on Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2008 beginning at 3:00 p....
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