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Port Watch: Week of Aug. 22
The tanker Iver Progress, a frequent visitor to Portsmouth, arrived at the Port of New Hampshire on Sunday. Other than that, it’s shaping up to be a quiet week at the port, except for ongoing construction work on the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge.
Seacoast entertainment roundup
There are so many events and things to do on the Seacoast that sometimes it helps to have your options filtered down a bit. Here are some of the most notable events coming up this weekend and over the next week.
City restricts water use
The city of Portsmouth has issued new restrictions on water usage during what has been declared a time of “severe” drought. The Port City is one of numerous communities across the region and state that have implemented restrictions or bans on water use due to exceptionally dry conditions over the summer and the last year.
Gardening tips: slime mold!
Jeremy DeLisle of the UNH Cooperative Extension Education Center tells gardeners everything they need to know about slime mold, an unsightly but harmless visitor to gardens in moist conditions.
Library to host candidate forum
The Portsmouth Democratic Committee is hosting an upcoming forum for Democratic candidates for governor. All three of the major Democratic contenders — Mark Connolly, Steve Marchand, and Colin Van Ostern — are expected to attend.
Port Watch: Week of Aug. 15
The tall ships from this year’s Sail Portsmouth event came and went over the weekend, and now it’s back to business as usual at the port. The bulk carrier Nord Angel left the port this morning, making way for the tanker Habip Bayrak. The Palanca Luanda is scheduled to return to port on Thursday with a load of asphalt.
Portraying Portsmouth for 25 years
Local artist Don Gorvett, owner of Piscataqua Fine Arts in Portsmouth and Black Bear Fine Art in Ogunquit, is celebrating 25 years of art with an exhibit at Strawbery Banke Museum. Gorvett describes his process and inspirations for capturing Portsmouth scenes in woodcut prints and drawings.
New brew taps the sea
With a little help from aquaculture researchers at the University of New Hampshire, the Portsmouth Brewery has introduced Selkie, a beer brewed with locally harvested sugar kelp. It's one of many ways sustainably raised seaweed could soon find its way into our diets.
On scene: 3S Artspace’s first juried art show
Take a photo tour of On the Map, the first juried art exhibition at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, during the opening reception on Aug. 6.
Review: Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad may not be as grim and full of despair as Man of Steel or Batman v Superman, but when it comes to superhero movies, the execs at Warner Brothers still don't seem to know their audience — or think very highly of it.
Port Watch: Week of Aug. 8
The tanker Iver Progress came and went over the weekend, and at least two more ships are expected in port this week. The barge Penn 92 arrives at midnight with tug Coho (above), and bulk carrier Nord Angel is on its way for Wednesday.
Stage review: Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
Act One's Summer Festival kicks off with a production of Norm Foster's Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun at West End Studio Theatre in Portsmouth. The show offers the triple threat of a great script, director, and cast.
Artist occupies historic site
Regional sculptor Amanda Sisk, the first-ever artist-in-residence at the historic Governor John Langdon House in Portsmouth, talks about her plans for historically-inspired art.
From the magazine: Finding the Lost Coast
Tiffany Landry and Jonathan Lessard are the couple behind Lost Coast, a delightfully weird junk shop in Kittery. Actually, it’s more like a meticulously curated mix of vintage fad toys, granny-chic kitchenware, hip used clothing, and dope records, among other things.
From the magazine: Perfect fit
Based in Brentwood, Krista Larson Designs is an internationally distributed name in women’s fashion, specializing in flattering, comfortable clothing that fits a variety of sizes.
From the magazine: An eye for detail
Seventeen-year-old Phillips Exeter Academy student Rachel Luo is a style hunter armed with a camera and a keen eye. The Texas native is the mind behind “The Exeter Issue,” a fashion-centered Instagram and Facebook page that is quietly gaining a big audience.
Now Read This: August
A number of spellbinding works of fiction and nonfiction are set for publication during the month of August. Here’s a roundup of some of the most anticipated new titles coming soon to a bookstore near you.
From the magazine: Southwest by Northeast
A Southwestern bohemian look inspires a warmer weather feel that New Englanders can enjoy in the summertime, and the fashion can be found on the Seacoast at many local boutique shops.
From the magazine: The joys of fashion
For 32-year-old Kittery Point resident Olivia Korpi, fashion is about joy. She shares her skill and passion for fashion through her style consulting business, O.Style.
Going screen-free for 48 hours
The first-ever Seacoast Digital Fast, taking place Aug. 5-7, challenges people to put down their digital devices and go screen-free for 48 hours.
From the magazine: One of a kind
Mrs. Janet Y. Larose knows fashion, and she puts her knowledge to use for a variety of causes. A resident of both Portsmouth and New York, Janet talked to Style Queue editor Jennifer Moore about her glamorous style, including the one-of-a-kind, vintage Chanel ensemble she wore for the interview.
Democratic Convention: Day 3
Maine state Rep. Deane Rykerson of Kittery Point describes his experiences as a delegate during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, which was capped by the president's speech.
Democratic Convention: Day 2
Maine state Rep. Deane Rykerson of Kittery Point describes his experiences as a delegate during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, which featured the official roll call vote.
Democratic Convention: Day 1
Maine state Rep. Deane Rykerson of Kittery Point describes his experiences as a delegate during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, which included breakfast with Bernie and Michelle Obama's speech.
