It's not perfect, but co-star and co-writer Simon Pegg has helped engineer a story that moves the franchise in the right direction in Star Trek Beyond.
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Port Watch: Week of July 25
After an exceptionally busy stretch last week, things are quieting down at the Port of New Hampshire. During the coming week, just one ship is scheduled to come in: the tanker Chem Norma. Learn more about the ship in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Democratic Convention: We have arrived
Maine state Rep. Deane Rykerson of Kittery continues blogging about his experience as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. In the latest entry, Rykerson and three fellow delegates make the journey to Philly.
Road to the National Convention
For the next week, Maine state Rep. Deane Rykerson of Kittery Point will be blogging about his experiences as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, which begins July 25.
Exeter native’s show earns Emmy nod
Exeter native Laura Waleryszak is the co-writer, co-producer, and co-star of Her Story, a Web series that earned an Emmy nomination this month. Waleryszak talked to The Sound about the surprising success of the show, which is focused on transgender characters.
Stirring sci-fi at The Ring
The Other Two Men, now on stage at The Players' Ring, features a pair of clones on a colonized Milky Way galaxy 800 years in the future — a true treat for fans of the sci-fi genre.
Savasha brings dance-pop to Portsmouth
Electro-pop dance band Savasha, a trio of sisters from New Hampshire, describes their musical roots and their forthcoming album ahead of an upcoming show at The Press Room.
Port Watch: Week of July 18
It’s shaping up to be a busy week at the Port of New Hampshire, with a tanker sailing this evening and a new ship arriving in port each of the next four days. Read about all five ships in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Congress of Sound returns
The seventh annual Seacoast Congress of Sound, featuring live music, art, and food, takes place Saturday at a new location, Rock Maple Woods in Strafford. Festival co-founder Stu Dias talks about this year's festivities.
Hip Hop Theater in Dover
Hip-hop collective Kingdom is fostering a more positive culture around the local hip-hop scene. They'll put on an all-ages show at The Strand in Dover on July 17.
Where the wild things vibe
The Wild Vibes festival features yoga, music, art, and more. The third annual festival, taking place on Sunday, July 17, is expanding and moving to Rye Harbor State Park.
Will Sanders’ support send voters to Clinton?
Sen. Bernie Sanders officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during an event in Portsmouth on Tuesday. But it was clear that not all of Sanders' supporters are prepared to back Clinton.
A conversation with Judy Blume
Author Judy Blume, who is on her way to The Music Hall as a guest in the Writers on a New England Stage series, discusses her new book, In the Unlikely Event, which she expects to be her final novel.
Port Watch: Week of July 11
Two bulk carriers, the CSL Tacoma and the Elizabeth River, are delivering loads of gypsum to the Port of New Hampshire this week.
A week of fashion & fun in the Big Apple
Elias Matso and Molly Stites, two incoming freshman at Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine, recently attended a four-day, pre-college course at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Elias and Molly shared their experiences in the Big Apple with a blog-style, day-by-day chronicle.
Margo Price is the new voice of country
Nashville’s Margo Price is one of those singers who grabs you immediately upon first listen. While her voice harkens back to country legends like Tammy Wynette or Loretta Lynn, her bare, confessional lyrics place her at the forefront of today’s most poignant songwriters. The Sound caught up with her in advance of her sold-out show at The Music Hall Loft in Portsmouth.
Granny D walkers prepare to march
On Saturday, Granny D walkers will take part in a five-mile NH Rebellion march through Portsmouth in an effort to raise awareness about the corrupting influence of big money in politics.
Port Watch: Week of July 4
It's another quiet summer week at the Port of New Hampshire. Some supplies for Long Bridge construction arrived by barge this morning, and a tanker carrying diesel comes in tomorrow.
Now Read This: July
Liberty Hardy guides us through the most anticipated books coming out in the month of July, including new titles from Liz Moore, Maggie O'Farrell, and Megan Abbott.
The Sound welcomes PortsmouthNH.com
The Sound is happy to announce the recent acquisition of PortsmouthNH.com, another website dedicated to all things local.
Vundabar brings sludge pop to Portsmouth
Boston-based sludge-pop trio Vundabar is opening for And the Kids at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth on July 1. We talked to front man Brandon Hagen about the band's evolution, touring in Europe, and New Hampshire's music scene.
Block Six series offers intimate shows
Block Six Presents, a new concert series held in the restaurant at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, showcases local acts of all genres in a uniquely intimate setting.
City: please limit water use
Portsmouth has experienced nine consecutive months of below-average precipitation. City officials are asking residents to be efficient with their water use and limit landscape watering during the day.
Portsmouth Pride to shine again
The second annual Portsmouth Pride event takes place Saturday, June 25, in downtown Portsmouth. The parade and celebration occurs at a time when gay rights have made tremendous strides, and yet the recent mass shooting in Orlando demonstrates the immense challenges the LGBT community still faces.
The science of humans at war
A Q&A with bestselling author Mary Roach, who specializes in pop-science explorations of curious topics that ooze with humor. Her latest book is “Grunt,” which she’ll present at The Music Hall in Portsmouth as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series on June 30.
