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Planning stages
When it comes to marketing itself as a destination, Portsmouth is one of the best, according to Scott Ruffner. It’s “up there with any city...
Shaking it up: In Portsmouth, Shakespeare lives
For those who love the works of William Shakespeare, it’s going to be a very exciting year. April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of the...
Designing woman
Stratham native Bridget Keefe is living her silver-screen dream as a movie set designer.
Faded image
A new book highlights the life and work of a forgotten jazz photographer with strong ties to the Seacoast.
Serious fun
New literary magazine Outlook Springs brings inter-dimensional poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to the Seacoast.
Chelsea girl
Nico: Underground is coming to The Music Hall Loft this weekend.
Now Read This
Liberty Hardy guides us through the most anticipated books coming out this month.
Into the future
The Sound will soon transition to an online-only publication.
Comedian, nerd, man…robot?
Comedian Myq Kaplan talks writing, open relationships, robots, Twitter, and things comedians don't like to hear.
Marchand announces bid for governor
Former Portsmouth mayor Steve Marchand is entering the race for governor of New Hampshire. Marchand, a Democrat, said in a media advisory Thursday morning that...
Downbeat to upswing
Live jazz can be a tough sell for modern audiences. The local jazz scene has waxed and waned over the years as venues have come and gone and entertainment tastes have changed. But a number of active local musicians and supportive venues have helped create a vibrant jazz community in the Seacoast.
In the dark with strangers
Strong performances offset the contradictions in The Flick, now on stage at The Players' Ring.
Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Is Batman v Superman that bad? Spoiler: yes. But Trevor F Bartlett finds a silver lining.
Art to the rescue
Todd Bonita's new gallery in Portsmouth opens with a benefit exhibit that's bringing the Seacoast arts community together.
Music notes
Updates from the Seacoast music scene, including news about The Dance Hall's fifth anniversary, Kid Coyote's video series, a new festival at the Rep, and PPAF's summer concert schedule.
The best medicine
In Tense Vagina: An Actual Diagnosis, Sara Juli mines the taboo topics of motherhood for humor, healing, and a connection with audiences.
Seacoast news in brief
Seacoast news in brief: Medicaid expansion moves forward; climate risk program launches in Durham; Kittery police seek robbery suspect.
Kittery police investigate robberies
Police in Kittery, Maine, are investigating a robbery and an attempted robbery, both of which targeted elderly residents on March 28.
And the Winners Are …
With the snow gone from all but the coldest corners of the Seacoast, the PortsmouthNH.com winter photo contest has ended, and we are ready for...
Seacoast clergy condemns religious violence
A group representing close to 20 Seacoast-area faith organizations issued a statement Friday denouncing all acts of violence committed in the name of religion.
Shelf life
The Seacoast Family Food Pantry has been helping to feed hungry families in the Portsmouth area for 200 years. But with a growing number of clients and a limited amount of storage space, there are challenges ahead.
Back in the game
Doug York and Brian “Bugout” Ladd, two of the three members of the Exeter-based hip-hop group Granite State, measure success in terms of being different....
Eight-Bit Junkyard: Ninja Gaiden
Rediscovering 1989's Ninja Gaiden — a brilliant but frustrating classic.
Bigger than Garfield
Four years ago, Katie Hall made a joke at work. The joke? Someone should create an Internet Cat Video Festival. Her workplace? The Walker Art...