Americans love monarchy. We miss having a king and queen. It’s in our DNA to be ruled by a higher being. Movie stars used to be the new royalty, but so many of them are just like us. No, what we need is a truly superior being, someone we can worship – and yet dominate.
Maine’s biggest city is a hub for business, boutique shopping, fine dining, fine arts, waterfront activity and more. Real estate is affordable. Housing is plentiful. The future looks bright, but what about Portland’s past? At first glance – and second and third, etc. – the city’s history is difficult to uncover.
According to our Seacoast guest author, as many as 700,000 legal American immigrants are unable to bring their families "home". Spouses of Green Card holders must wait up to five years to reunite with their loved ones while the bills that could save them are languishing in Congress. Keeping families apart, the author suggets, is bad for families and bad for the economy.
Rebecca Perkins was born and raised in Seacoast, New Hampshire so there was nothing familiar about life in West Africa. Or was there? Rebecca reports on the lessons she taught as a Peace Corps business consultant in Dakar – and the lessons she learned. An exclusive online letter from Senegal to SeacoastNH.com.
It is healthy to enter the New Year with as little baggage as possible. With that in mind we hereby unload the following. Portsmouth is largely lovely city. That’s why most of us are here – for the colonial houses, the swift-flowing river, the purple sunsets and the cozy neighborhoods. And there are those places you love to avoid.
The closing of Limbo by the Catholic Church raises a problem for regular visitors of Purgatory. Will it be closed too? The author remembers happy childhood days at Purgatory Chasm in Massachusetts. It was the only Purgatory for Protestants. But eventually, the whole experience turning into a living hell. Read on.
There comes a time in the life of the middle-aged American male where he has bought everything. You name it, I paid for it. Go ahead, try – skis, houses, cars, air hockey set, pinball machine, dolls, sporting goods, underwear, hammock, lawn furniture, cheese log, diamond ring, pet toys, coupons for a massage. Now what I really for Christmas, I can’t have.
Oops. Half a thousand University of New Hampshire alumni were accidentallyg listed as dead in the latest Alumni Directory. That’s good news for a lot of us aging University grads who needed proof they are still living. But could there be something deeper than a simple computer error?
When a promotional agent for "the last intact 60s band" was making a rare appearance
in New Hampshire, we bit. The one-hit Vanilla Fudge were here at Hampton Beach
in the Psychedelic Sixties. We had not heard from the since. Here's what we learned
in an exclusive interview with band-founder Mark Stein.
Art in Nature July 4 - 10, 2008 RYE, NH -- Celebrate art, nature and science during this week-long event. We will explore inspiring and creative ways of connecting to the environment through hands-on workshops, programs and activities for all ages. You can learn about organic sculptur...
Little Engine That Could July 4 - 6, 2008 LINCOLN -- Hi everyone!! We are trying to get the word out that the Little Engine That Could will be at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH on July 4,5 & 6, 2008. People can purchase tickets right online at our website.
The train is a full-sized repli...
Zoo Farm July 5 - 6, 2008 CANDIA -- Enjoy all day zoo admission; unlimited pony, tractor and horse-drawn hay. rides; and a bag of grain for each child. All for just $16.00 per person!
So pack your lunch and spend the day with us at the farm. We look forward
to seeing you! For...
Freedom Rocks July 5, 2008 The Freedom Rocks Festival is one that truly incorporates a gamete of musical talent. Everything from metal bands, garage, funk, alternative, retro and classic rock perform on stage. Ranging music styles and artists come together to form a festival fill...
Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival July 6, 2008 This 13th annual celebration of joyous creativity which Tommy Gallant helped initiate, has become a staple item on our summer menu. Don't miss this venue of jazz greats organized by UNH Jazz Master Dave Seiler.
HARVEY REID July 6, 2008 SOUTH BERWICK -- Maine songwriter and stringed-instrument virtuoso Harvey Reid will appear in concert This is Harvey's only local concert this summer. It takes place outdoors in the beautiful garden at the historic Hamilton House in South Berwick, Maine...
Sammie Haynes July 6, 2008 ROCHESTER -- The Governor's Inn presents a beautiful late afternoon in the garden (or under the patio in case of rain) Great food and drinks and company
Theatre Camp July 7 - 11, 2008 KIDS THEATRE CAMP, July 7-11, 9 AM to 12 NOON, Ages 6-9
Now in its eighth year, this popular week-long camp features creative drama, movement, and visual arts activities, with a final performance at 6:30 PM on Friday, July 11.
Limited to 14 campers. ...
PPAF Summer Theatre Academy begins July 7, 2008 We believe that every child has an innate sense of creativity and imagination. Our Summer Theatre Academy is geared toward developing confidence and advancing performance skills so that every child can be a star. Students will not only learn theatrical ...
NHTP Teen Camp Starts July 7, 2008 TEEN THEATRE CAMP, July 7-19, Ages 13-17
This intensive camp will focus on a theme from classic dramatic literature. (Teen Camp 2007 featured William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night). Participants will learn acting, directing and design skills along with...
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