“Lovesick” The Ladd Company/Warner Brothers, 1983 Starring: Dudley Moore, Elizabeth McGovern, Alec Guinness, John Huston, and Ron Silver Director: Marshall Brickman The plot: Middle-aged married...
Articles
Fish for new gear at the tackle flea market
Local lakes are slowly thawing, snow is melting, and anglers around the Seacoast are dusting off their gear for another season. But, for those tired...
Collaborate and listen
After six years, Avant Coast makes a comeback Artistic collaborations are not without their challenges. It’s something musicians Thom Keith and Tim Webb learned after...
Shining a light
N.H.’s right-to-know law is vital — and how it can be improved The third week of March is better known as Sunshine Week, an annual...
Maine Maple Sunday
Maine’s statewide celebration of maple sugaring season takes place on Sunday, March 22. The Maine Maple Producers Association holds the event every spring on the...
Power plan
Somersworth’s former landfill may soon be home to a solar power project By Larry Clow For nearly 50 years, Somersworth’s landfill on Blackwater Road was...
UNH-designed instruments head into space
A little bit of the University of New Hampshire will soon be in outer space. On March 12, NASA will launch a quintet of identical...
Forums scheduled on school issues
As the Oyster River School District considers a later start time for middle and high school students, a group of parents in the district is...
Sweet start
As sugaring season begins, maple syrup producers prepare for the sweetest sign of spring By Larry Clow, photos by Chloe Kanner Maple syrup is simple...
Portsmouth moves closer to Uber ordinance
Portsmouth city councilors last week approved the first reading of a new ordinance that would allow Uber and other ride sharing services to operate in...
Zoning rules eyed for medical pot facilities
The city’s planning board is considering new zoning regulations for medical marijuana facilities. The new regulations were on the board’s agenda for its March 10...
Applause for paws
Above, Christine Dulong and Rosie Stage Force’s latest production puts dogs in the spotlight By Charlie Weinmann Kent Stephens needed an idea. The artistic director...
The journey and the destination
Above, Atticus Lish In their new novels, Atticus Lish and John Benditt explore odysseys both internal and external By Craig Robert Brown In their latest...
Tufts launches insurance co. with Wentworth-Douglass
Tufts Health Plan is launching a New Hampshire-based health insurance company with five Granite State hospitals, including Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. Called Tufts Health Freedom...
What We Do in the Shadows
You know what’s awesome? Surprises. You know what’s surprising? “What We Do in the Shadows.” If there’s one thing that’s more played-out than vampires, it’s...
The right vibe
At The Stone Church, bands from around the Seacoast and across New England compete for a chance at musical glory Words and photos by Charlie...
Rep. Beavers hosts listening sessions
Maine state Rep. Roberta “Bobbi” Beavers will meet with constituents on Saturday, March 14, at the Eliot Town Offices at 133 State Road, from 9:30...
Prescott Park returns to Neverland
From staff reports Don’t be surprised if you see gangs of pirates, fairies, and Native Americans in Prescott Park this summer. It’s all part of...
Queers founding member Tulu dies
Above, Queers founders Joe King, Jack Hayes, and Scott Gildersleeve. Scott Gildersleeve, a founding member of legendary local punk band The Queers, has died at...
Learning experience
Above, It's a goddamn mess by Christopher Pothier Gallery at 100 Market demonstrates the influence of N.H. Institute of Art By Chloe Kanner In more...
Tapping into tradition
Beara Irish Brewery mixes ingredients from Ireland and the Seacoast to create unique brews By Leslie Modica, photos by Chloe Kanner At first glance, a...
Eight-Bit Junkyard
“A Boy and His Blob” (Absolute, 1989) For the bulk of 1982 and into the beginning of 1983, Activision’s “Pitfall!” was the bestselling game in...
Missed connections
Linda Lou Smith is waiting for a bus. It’s a cold Tuesday morning and she’s bundled up in a puffy coat and a purple knit...
Back in the groove
Above: Bryan Killough and Jeff Bibbo in a scene from In Danger of Being Discovered. Groovechild front man Jeff Bibbo discusses the band’s past, future,...
John Benford Photography looks closer to home
Above: “Clouds, Odiorne Point” by John Benford The Seacoast Artist Association is featuring John Benford’s “New England” photography series this month. An artist reception is...