Those are great pages, with lots of pictures. I'll put in a link asap. In exploring your pages I noted the wonderful story on Mrs. Wentworth. That is a famous surname here, as Nova Scotia had a governor John Wentworth in the late 1700s, whose wife Frances was as famous as he. I suspect there is a relation to the Wentworths mentioned on your sites' pages. As a seabound province, Nova Scotia can identify with much of Portmouth's history. Once again my compliments on your site. A lot of skill, time and care have obviously been put into it. Randy Barkhouse

(Editor's Reply: Yes, you are our close cousin, historically. Your John Wentworth was NH's last British governor, driven from town during all that ruckus we call the Revolution. Born in Portsmouth, educated at Harvard, he was actually well liked around town until Paul Revere got everyone all riled up. We certainly want to hear the Nova Scotian side of the story and look forward to a long and happy link. JDR)

I lived in the Portsmouth area many years ago. I know a lot of things have changed since I left the area. I would like to see what the streets of Portsmouth, NH now look like. I am interested in video of someone just walking up and down streets, much like a person just taking a walk, but with a camera. Telling me where they are (the name of the street) and of the new happenings to the town. I left before Strawberry Bank became finalized, when Pease AFB was still a viable part of the SAC operation. I would like to know if any school class would take this on maybe as a project. I can see that it would have a marketing quality of the many past residents of the area, whether they were airmen, navy, or marines. Many of us who held Portsmouth as our temporary home, would love to see what it looks like today. If you could arrange for a simple video especially of Pleasant Street and of the main square of the town I certainly would appreciate it.
K. Noffsinger

(Editor's Reply: Of course, we can recommend our own tape on Seacoast, NH "101 Highlights." But our reader has a point. Anyone want to send an amateur video? JDR)

With everything of interest in New Hampshire, one piece of information is sorely lacking...that of planning, zoning, etc. Why aren't the planning commissions in New Hampshire linked to your home page, especially the Rockingham Planning Commission which primarily serves the seacoast and southeast towns of New Hampshire.
R. White

(Editor's Reply: An excellent question. We looked into it and found that the Rockingham County Planning Commision has a web page under construction at this time and should be online in a few weeks. As an independent, privately funded site, we can offer free links to agencies that contact us. We believe that the primary reason anyone moves to the Seacoast is that intangible "quality of life." Our goal is to make that quality just a bit more tangible, not through statistics, but through stories. JDR)

I previously enjoyed having some of the menus from restaurants on this site. When several of us were going out to dinner we could look at the menu ahead of time, or pick a restaurant that had vegetarian fare and prime rib as well. Why has this been eliminated??
Kathy G

(Editor's Reply: You must have hot-linked-in from my former site, Seacoast On-line Browser. We are currently discussing a variety of ways to make menus again available to readers. Stay tuned. TD)

Outstanding. One of the best resources I've found so far on the Internet. As a resident of Portsmouth who relocated back to the area recently, I am eager to learn more and more about my hometown. If you have a newsletter of some form could you please email information about it to me.
Thank you, Rick

(Editor's Reply: Your newsletter is on the way and thanks to the other 200 subscribers we've heard from in our first seven weeks on-line. TD)

We are looking for a seacoast wedding. About 100 people We need an aisle to walk down. Would like to have wedding and reception at the same place.
Any ideas for us?
Claire

(Editor's Reply: What a coincidence! We recently got word of a new site called SeacoastWeddings.com. That should be a good place to start. JDR)

You're the focus of our daily look at the internet for Tuesday, You'll find it broadcast on WCDQ at 92.1 FM. Best, Carl Lindemann

(Editor's Reply: Thanks for the plug. Local listeners may have also heard us on upcoming features on WERZ and WOKQ, and we appreciate the feature news articles in Foster's Daily Democrat, The Portsmouth Herald, Portfolio and other local papers.JDR)

Great Web-site.
Do you know where one can find an up-to-date calendar of events online for the seacoast area? You know, nightlife, theater, movies, etc. like in Foster's Daily Democrat on Thursdays. I hope you can help me out.
Thanks
Mark Breen

(Editor's Reply: I can only assume you missed OUR events calendar which is created fresh each month by our friends at Portfolio Magazine. Then there is always Fosters own web site.)

My daughter is doing a report for school on the history of braided rugs-what resources would you suggest she use?
Thank you
Susan A. Cavallo

(Editor's Reply: You pick tricky topics. I had to send Mom to the library for this one. Her report follows. Also have you any interest in "samplers"? Our friend Peter Randall has just published a book about the rare collection of them from the Portsmouth area in NH. It's called "In Female Worth and Elegance:" by John LaBranche and Rita Conant. It sells for $35. And now here's Mom's report. JDR)

"Rug braiding dates back to Pre-Revolutionary (1776) times. Rugs were originally made to cover slate floors in homes with no central heat in rugged New England climate. Braids were made from strips of old cloths and remnants used by Colonial Americans. Valuable woolen cloth was at a premium. Adult clothing was used to make childrens clothing and when worn out was used for rugs. New England woman of yesterday fashioning a bit of beauty and warmth.
Ref: How to make a Braided Rug by Sally Clark Carty
Ref:: Family Creativ e Workshop, Plenary Pub. Int. Inc.
Hope this helps." PER

I am writing a research paper on the Piscataqua Bridge that ran from Meader's (later renamed Ceader's) Point in Durham to Fox Point in Newington. It was built in 1794, providing an important connection for transporting lumber from the center of NH to the Seacoast, and was washed away in 1855. I have gathered a good bit of information for the Durham Historical Assoc., but I am wondering if any one at SeacoastNH is aware of any additional background.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
David Warren

Editor's Reply: We'll circulate your query among our maritime history experts and get back to you. When you complete the project, perhaps we can include it in our 19th century History segment, now in progress. Any readers with info, please let us know.

Hey guys, you need to get some double-X tshirts for us big lugs. How bout it.
Tom C.

A very interesting site. I enjoyed the article on the massacre in Dover. You might note, however, that they have gone back to the traditional spelling of the river as "Cochecho", which is how it was spelled at the time of the killings.

Regarding Goody Cole. She isnt the only ancestor in the family to undergo a witch trial. Another family member was accused as a witch in Salem (now Danvers), Massachusetts. Fortunately for her (and me, you never know how the bloodline would have evolved otherwise) she came at the tail end of the trial period and was set free. Our family has had an interesting time since arriving in the 1600s...witches, judges, highwaymen...soldiers on both sides of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.

Keep up the good work on the web site. I already have it bookmarked.

Dan Cole
WTSN / WBYY
Dover

Really enjoyed your pages on "the web". I grew up in Exeter and enjoyed the seacoast area. Worked summers at Hampton Beach to earn money for UNH tuition etc. Your information is very informative. Never realized NH was so involved in the Revolutionary War. Do you suppose I wasn't listening in history class? Keep up the good work.

I happened upon your pages while looking for something else, but will continue to surf your pages more regularly. I still miss the seacoast area, even after 38 years here in Ohio. My children love the area as well. It was fun taking them to the beach and surrounding areas while visiting family in the summer.

Thank-you.
Carolyn Allard

I would like any info you have on the area. We are thinking about relocating in the near future and would like to get some info on JOBS, TOURISM, HOUSING, ETC. If you could send me a local newspaper that would probaly help in seeing what you have for rentals and jobs.

Robert Norman

(Editor's reply: We routinely refer people to the local chambers of commerce and the local economic development web site in previous letter. We usually read the free newspaper at Gilley's Hot Dog Wagon. Will swipe a copy and get it to you. As to tourism, beisdes our TOURING section, nothing beats our videotape in the Seacoast Store. JDR)