CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates Celebrates 10 Years - and You're Invited to Join in Oct. 14
CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates is turning 10, and we’re inviting the Seacoast community to celebrate with us! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Black Rock Social Club in Portsmouth for an evening of food, drinks, golf simulators, bowling, games, local vendors, giveaways, and plenty of fun. Guests can stop by our “Ask the PT” table with questions about their aches, pains, and strains, experience a free Regenerative Shockwave Therapy demonstration, and get a free golf swing assessment
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Seacoast Walk to End Alzheimer's, 10/25!
Join us for the Seacoast NH Walk to End Alzheimer's. The Walk is taking place at Peirce Island on Sunday, Oct. 25 - site opens at 8:45 a.m.! Family friendly, dog friendly and free to all! Register today by going to act.alz.org/seacoastnh or emailing Walk Director Maria Stephanou at mmstephanou@alz.org
Pro Portsmouth Seeks First Night Portsmouth Logo Design to Celebrate 50 Years of Events in 2027
PORTSMOUTH—On Thursday, Dec. 31, the Seacoast will say farewell to 2026 and greet 2027 with the celebration of First Night Portsmouth. As has become tradition with all Pro Portsmouth events, the artists of the Seacoast are invited to submit their work for consideration to become the logo for First Night Portsmouth 2027. This event marks the beginning of Pro Portsmouth’s 50th year of producing events on the Seacoast and once again, the organization looks forward to working with the artistic community
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s Public Art Review Committee Announces Fall Art Show at City Hall with Sept. 28 Opening
PORTSMOUTH – Following the success of its first invitational exhibition, the Public Art Review Committee announces the second invitational showcase of visual art by Seacoast artists. The show, Light Falls: A Focus on Light, Shadow, and the Slow Dimming of the Year, features the work of four Seacoast area photographers. An artists’ reception and opening is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1 Junkins Ave. in Portsmouth.Audrey Level began her photography education at Roberto
TidalHR Provides Practical HR Support for Small and Growing Businesses
WELLS, Maine — TidalHR People Solutions LLC provides practical, hands-on HR support to small and growing businesses throughout Southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast. Founded by former HR Director Korina Costanzo, TidalHR works with business owners who need experienced HR guidance but may not need a full-time HR person. For many small-business owners, HR is one more responsibility added to an already full plate. Questions about hiring, onboarding, employee concerns, policies, performance, and
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Join in the 11th Annual Greater Seacoast Housing Summit on Nov. 10 at Atlantic Grill
Join the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast for the 11th Annual Greater Seacoast Housing Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 10, presented by our sustaining funders, Kennebunk Savings Bank, and Lighthouse Credit Union! This year's summit, From the Capitol to the Seacoast: A Housing Policy Outlook, brings together business, municipal, and nonprofit leaders to explore this year’s theme, to explore the latest housing policy developments and implications. Members of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater
The Best AI Portrait Generators for Portsmouth Professional Services and Hospitality Businesses
In a compact, image-conscious city like Portsmouth, a good portrait does a lot of quiet work. The law firm on a downtown side street, the boutique hotel near Market Square, the accountant, the harbor-cruise operator, and the restaurant group all need people to look approachable and credible before a single conversation happens. A headshot on a website, a bio photo on a booking page, a team page for a seasonal hospitality crew: these are the first impression, and along the New Hampshire seacoast, where
Strawbery Banke Intern Brings New Ghostly Illusions to Life for Ghosts on the Banke (Oct. 16, 17, 22, 23)
Strawbery Banke Intern Brings New Ghostly Illusions to Life for Ghosts on the BankeMount Holyoke College student Estella Truong, Class of 2027, combines technology, storytelling, and history for the Museum’s family-friendly Halloween tradition PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — This Halloween, visitors to Strawbery Banke Museum may want to take a second look at the windows and doorways of the historic Puddle Dock neighborhood. New ghostly figures will make unexpected appearances during Ghosts on the Banke, the
Help shape the future of childcare on the Seacoast!
Help shape the future of childcare on the Seacoast! The Open Door Foundation of the Chamber Collaborative and the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth are seeking a dynamic consultant or firm to lead a short-term project focused on expanding childcare capacity and strengthening employer engagement in the greater Portsmouth area. This is an exciting opportunity to bring employers, childcare providers, and community partners together around one of the region’s most urgent workforce challenges. The
Braseth of Colliers Facilitates Sale of 437 Portsmouth Ave. in Greenland, NH
Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce the sale of 437 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, for $835,000, according to the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds. Tim Braseth, Associate with Colliers in New Hampshire, represented the seller, Clipper Realty LLC, in the transaction. Liz Levey-Pruyn and Chris Jacobson of Aland Realty represented the buyer, O’Neill Land Holdings LLC. The freestanding, two-story commercial condominium building totals 4,480±
The Players Ring theater opens its 35th season with an original comedy by a local playwright
PORTSMOUTH – “As Time Goes By,” opening at the Players Ring on Sept. 18, is the theater’s premier production for its 2026-27 Mainstage Season. Written by G. Matthew Gaskell and directed by Jamie Bradley, the play is about time travel, comedy and heart. "When we build a season, there are so many things to consider,” said The Ring’s Executive Director Margherita Giacobbi. “You're constantly looking for balance: between genres and styles, between classics and contemporary work, between intimate stories and
Alien abduction and local history collide in 'Betty & Barney' Exhibition
On the night of Sept. 19, 1961, a Portsmouth couple driving home through New Hampshire’s White Mountains reported something extraordinary: a lit-up craft in the sky, missing time, and an alien abduction. More than six decades later, the story of Betty and Barney Hill continues to captivate believers and skeptics alike. Now on view at the Portsmouth Historical Society, “Betty & Barney” explores the fascinating and multifaceted lives of the Hills– inviting visitors to look beyond the headlines and into the
Small Budget, Real Results: A Digital Marketing Playbook for Seacoast Small Businesses
More than half of all website traffic arrives without a single dollar spent on ads. According to WordStream, organic search drives most web traffic — 53% of it — and 49% of businesses say it delivers better ROI than any paid channel. For small businesses along the Portsmouth Seacoast, where a loyal local following can be the difference between a slow January and a sold-out spring, that's genuinely good news. The catch: organic results don't happen by accident. They come from a plan, and that's where most
Loyal Lab Electric & Generators launches The Rusty Fund to support NH Seacoast dog rescues
Somersworth electrical contractor launches charitable giving initiative supporting local dog rescues through every job completed SOMERSWORTH — Loyal Lab Electric & Generators, a licensed electrical contracting company serving Dover, Portsmouth, and the NH Seacoast, has launched The Rusty Fund, a charitable initiative that donates a portion of every completed job to Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover. The fund donates $10 from every completed job and $100 from every generator installation directly to
Before things go wrong: Building a financial safety net for greater Portsmouth businesses
A financial safety net is the combination of cash reserves, credit access, insurance, and business structure that keeps you operating when something goes wrong — a slow season, an unexpected repair, a lost anchor client. Building it before you need it is the only time it works. Seventy percent of businesses hold fewer than four months of reserves, leaving them dangerously exposed when revenue stalls. For Seacoast businesses that navigate real seasonal swings — summer surges, quiet Januaries, Restaurant
What Data Visualization Really Does for Your Business — and Where to Start
Data visualization — converting raw numbers into charts, graphs, and dashboards — is one of the most underused tools in small business. A BARC Research survey found that 58% of companies base at least half of their regular business decisions on gut feel rather than data; best-in-class firms rely on gut feel far less (40%) compared to laggards (70%). For Portsmouth Seacoast businesses navigating healthcare billing cycles, hospitality demand swings, and technology sector growth, that gap has real
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LiFi Inc. and Life In Focus Announce Strategic Partnership and Creative Leadership Expansion
ROCHESTER / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / Founded in Maine with a deep respect for place, light, and authenticity, Life In Focus has built a strong reputation for timeless, true-to-color photography rooted in genuine storytelling. Drawing inspiration from New England's coastal landscapes, the brand is known for capturing meaningful moments with consistency, restraint, and emotional depth. Founded in 2017, Life In Focus was built from the ground up by Nick Eaton, who launched the business at age 23
Chasing the Calendar: Seasonal Promotions Done Right for Small Businesses
Tapping into the rhythm of the calendar has long been a cornerstone of retail success. But for smaller operations, where every marketing dollar needs to count, seasonal promotions can either be a strategic coup or a time-sucking flop. Making the most of these opportunities requires more than slapping red and green on a homepage come December. It calls for timing, creativity, and a genuine understanding of how customers behave when the seasons shift. With a little planning and a lot of authenticity,
Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
