Matt, the trees, and Sundance

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Portsmouth Brewery’s Matt Gallagher makes his big-screen debut in “Bob and the Trees” by Larry Clow When audiences at this year’s Sundance Film Festival gathered...

Louie’s set to open this spring

Lifestyle –

Seacoast restaurateur James Woodhouse plans to open Louie’s, a new Italian restaurant, in the former Green Monkey space on Pleasant Street this spring. “We’re really...

Wonder walls

Art –

Lamont Gallery explores the curious impulse to collect objects Words and photos by Chloe Kanner On one wall of the Lamont Gallery, an impressive portrait...

At the statehouse

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State lawmakers this week will look at bills that would make it easier for residents to carry concealed weapons, allow landlords to ask for an...

Coming home

Art –

The aRtPM Challenge began as a direct response to the RPM Challenge. The original founders (myself, Alex Mead, Chloe Kanner, and Tristan Law) thought it...

Eight-Bit Junkyard

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Rediscovering video games of the past “Yo! Noid” (Capcom, 1990) In 1982, “Fast Food” was released for the Atari 2600. Playing as a giant set...

Ripple effect

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Carly Regan is one of those restaurant servers who tourists hope to meet. She’s attentive, and her smiles are genuine. And, most importantly, she’s an...

Big fixes

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With state aid in short supply, Seacoast communities struggle with aging schools by Larry Clow When Rollinsford voters head to town meeting this year, they’ll...

Audio Artifacts

Music –

An interview with The Connection’s Geoff Palmer about Portsmouth’s punk past, touring Japan, and hanging out with Little Steven Van Zandt By Andrew Wallace (photo...

Delivering the message

Books –

Photographer Lionel Delevingne captures the Clamshell Alliance and the history of anti-nuke activism in his new book by Larry Clow, photos by Lionel Delevingne Photographer...

Watts that sound?

Music –

Local musician Tim McCoy has lent his talents to numerous bands over the years, serving as a worthy figurehead for the Seacoast’s rock scene. His...

Dover eyes TIF district for waterfront

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Dover city councilors may vote next month on a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district that will pay for infrastructure improvements along the city’s waterfront....

A good look

Art –

Printmaker David Pingree now works almost exclusively on a computer, and the advantages are pretty straightforward. It’s faster and easier for him to make adjustments...

Light and dark

Stage –

C.J. Lewis gives a striking performance in “I Am My own Wife” by Minta Carlson I Am My Own Wife” follows the life of Charlotte...

RPM turns 10

Music –

Above, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys deliver their completed RPM offering at the finish line of a past RPM Challenge. Since its launch in...

Guy Capecelatro III

Songwriters in the Round

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Four singer-songwriters will share stories and songs in a round-robin format in Portsmouth this weekend. Songwriters in the Round takes place at The Music Hall...

Whiplash

Film –

In Whiplash, J.K., Simmons, well-known as the most recognizable guy who was in that thing to ever escape your memory, is simply unforgettable. As Terence...

Rocking for Brentwood

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Numerous area bands will rock to honor a fallen officer at Wally’s Pub in Hampton on Sunday, Jan. 25. Brentwood Police Officer Stephen Arkell was...

Video Vault

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Man is Not a Bird Avala Film, 1965 Starring: Janez Vrhovec, Milena Dravic, and Boris Dvornik Director: Dusan Makavejev The plot: In Cold War Yugoslavia,...

Going wild

Outdoor –

Bobcats, coyotes and other wildlife species are on the rise The Seacoast has long taken pride in its native bobcat population. The University of New...

Burning questions

News –

In just a few months, Epping residents will vote on an ordinance that would restrict where a medical marijuana dispensary could open in town. However,...