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.
Outdoor
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.
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.
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.
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.
Help clean up Great Bay
Soda bottles, tires, abandoned canoes and other large pieces of trash are littered around Great Bay. Several organizations are teaming up to do something about it, and they’re looking for volunteers to help on June 21.
Port Watch: Week of June 13
It was a busy Monday at the Port of New Hampshire, with the Aqua Prosper sailing and two new ships arriving. But the rest of the week looks like it will be pretty quiet.
Reaping the benefits of biking
The Bicycle Benefits program includes about 20 participating businesses in Portsmouth, each of which offers special deals to customers who arrive on bicycle.
Port Watch: Week of May 30
Oil/chemical tanker Palanca Muscat is expected to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire with a load of asphalt on Sunday, June 5.
Memorial Day events in the Seacoast
A roundup of Memorial Day parades and observances occurring around the Seacoast, as well as a list of other notable events taking place across the region this weekend.
Port Watch: Week of May 23
The cargo ship Spiekeroog is in port, and oil/chemical tanker Harbour First is on its way to the Port of New Hampshire in Portsmouth.
USS Hampton arrives in Portsmouth
The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Hampton arrived at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Wednesday to undergo maintenance work and system certifications. The crew's host community, fittingly, is Hampton.
Port Watch: May 17
DECISIVE Type of ship: cable layer Expected arrival: in port, departing May 21 Flag: Marshall Islands Cargo: cable Deadweight: 10,077 tons Length x breadth: 140...
Riding on with She Rides Seacoast
She Rides Seacoast unites women cyclists from around the region. The group just celebrated its one-year anniversary at Throwback Brewery in North Hampton.
A good run: Herring Aid in Newmarket
Herring Aid helps local river fish migrate
On the hunt
A proposal to bring bobcat hunting back to NH triggers debate Even for dedicated outdoors enthusiasts, bobcats are a rare sight. A person could spend...
Taking root
In Kittery, Maine, among a stand of trees that feels almost like a fairy house, the children of Eyes of the World Discovery Center crow...
Winter so sweet
For the adventurers among us, it’s comforting to know that there’s a centrally located, four-mile, multi-use trail available that’s perfect for winter weather excursions. The...
Bring on the cold
Here’s a recommended New Year’s resolution for all Seacoast inhabitants: Don’t complain about winter! This is New England; it’s supposed to be cold and snowy...
Bouncing back
If you’ve been seeing more New England cottontail rabbits than usual hopping around the Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary in Dover, you can thank the New...
Cold casts
For many, mid-October marks the end of trout fishing season in New Hampshire, which to casual anglers means a segue off the rivers and streams...
Green room
Surfing has been around for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 1950s that polyurethane foam boards became prevalent. The new boards were durable and inexpensive,...
Fairy tales
Local author Tracy Kane still holds on to the wonder of a child learning that an acorn grows into a giant oak tree, or that...
Taking aim
About 61,000 people hold paid hunting licenses in New Hampshire. Since a general hunting license costs $22 for state residents and $103 for nonresidents, it’s...
Question of the week
Q: Where did all these wasps come from and what can I do about them? Jeremy Delisle, Education Center Program Coordinator, UNH Cooperative Extension Illustration by Alyssa Grenning...