It’s the first weekend of what we all hope will be a year of progress, harmony, creativity, and good times. You can start working toward these goals this weekend by experiencing art, theater, music, and more at venues across the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights.
The New Year begins with a new batch of books, including novels, short stories, memoirs, and a couple of stunning debuts. Here are 10 highlights slated for publication in the month of January.
Two ships sailed from the Port of New Hampshire on Tuesday, and a tug and barge are tentatively slated to arrive on Thursday. Get all the details in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Beyond the Binding, a new storytelling series presented by Seacoast Area Libraries, brings local storytellers to 18 public libraries during the month of January.
Sumptuous dinners, dance parties, and comedy festivals are among the entertainment options on New Year's Eve. As you plan the evening’s debauchery, here are some highlights to consider.
The Sound’s sister site, PortsmouthNH.com, announced the winners of its Fall Photo Contest this morning, awarding three striking images that capture outdoor scenes on the...
The Port of New Hampshire got a Christmas visit from Arabian Sea, and a tug came and went Monday. Another ship is due in Wednesday. Get the details in Port Watch.
The UNH Cooperative Extension shares tips on keeping your indoor plants healthy through the winter months.
It will be a silent couple of nights this weekend for Christmas, so we’re shifting our weekly top-five list to the days in between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when many lucky locals are on holiday break and looking for things to do.
Music writer Austin Sorette explains his selections for the top five Seacoast albums of 2016.
Buying local foods can seem easier in the warmer months, but there are plenty of ways to continue purchasing from local farms right through the winter. The UNH Cooperative Extension has some tips to make it easier.
All’s quiet at the Port of New Hampshire until the day after Christmas, when a bulk carrier delivers a shipment of gypsum. Here are the details.
Don’t let the cold stop you from having a good time. We are New Englanders. We put on long johns and we endure. And whether you crave music, poetry, theater, comedy, film, or some combination thereof, the Seacoast has something to offer this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights.
Reviews of the latest albums from local acts Guy Capecelatro III, Superdude, and Mara Flynn.
It's a busy week at the Port of New Hampshire, with three ships in port and another due to arrive on Thursday. Get all the details here.
Feeding birds is a satisfying winter activity and a great pastime to enjoy with loved ones. The UNH Cooperative Extension has some tips for successful feeding.
Despite the avalanche of Kindles, iPads, and Nooks that will inevitably be under countless Christmas trees this year, print books are still alive and well. For Granite State publishers and writers, print remains one of the most practical, visceral ways to connect with readers.
Our roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast includes food, art, music, and celebration — and not all of it is tied to the holidays.
With such a vast number of books published each year, it’s easy to miss some true literary gems. With that in mind, Liberty Hardy offers up her top 12 underrated books of the year. Keep them in mind as potential gifts for avid readers.
The UNH Cooperative Extension, with help from the Merrimack County Master Gardeners, offers gift ideas for the gardeners on your holiday shopping list.
Adding a little extra excitement to the latest edition of Port Watch is the arrival late last week of the USS Springfield, a nuclear-powered attack submarine undergoing maintenance work and system certifications at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. There are also a few cargo ships scheduled to arrive in port this week.
For the next three weeks, Seacoast entertainment will be dominated by the holidays. Don’t fight it; just pour some rum in your eggnog and ease into the festive spirit. Here are some ways to enjoy the season.
Sustainable style writer Jennifer Moore compiles a list of fun and unique holiday gift items that can be purchased on the Seacoast.
“Kenley Darling: A Winter Migration,” featuring 108 cut butterfly drawings, opens at Nahcotta in Portsmouth on Friday. The local artist talks about her fondness for butterflies and the connections between art, nature, and the spirit.
A tanker came and went over the weekend, but no other ships are currently scheduled to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire. Here are the details on that tanker.
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