Residents can share input on how the city can address storms, rising sea-levels, and other effects of climate change at a workshop on Thursday, Jan....
Author: Matt Kanner
Comedy and concert
Above, Dan Blakeslee (photo by Michael Winters) A night of local comedy and concert, Welcome to 39, is set for Friday, Dec. 19, at 1130ft...
Coming home
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...
Compilation features Portsmouth-area bands
The Seacoast's pool of musical talent is on full display on a new compilation released on Friday. A Tiny Bit Eclectic includes 14 tracks, all written and performed by Portsmouth-area acts.
Concert takes aim at gun violence
Portsmouth is hosting the kick-off event for the nationwide Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. The Sound invited several of the performers in the show to explain why they are participating, and how the power of music can help effect change.
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.
Convening of Congress
It started as a small backyard gathering of musicians in 2010. That gathering became an annual tradition, taking place at The Stone Church in Newmarket...
Cory Booker, 3S Artspace, Portsmouth
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker, a U.S. senator from New Jersey, was in Portsmouth on Feb. 16 for a campaign event at 3S Artspace. Cory...
Craft brewing 101
The University of New Hampshire has announced plans for a slate of beer programs, as well as a testing lab and on-site pilot plant.
Creating a musical myth
N.H. native Justin Connor wrote, directed, produced, scored, and stars in The Golden Age, a mock-rockumentary premiering at the New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth.
Deaglan McEachern
Portsmouth’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, incumbent City Councilor Deaglan McEachern responds to PortsmouthNH.com’s candidate questionnaire.
Disc golf glory
Area disc golfers share their tales in advance of the Ice Bowl You know that game where people swing clubs and try to hit a...
Dover man wins big at Grammys
Sound engineer Joe Visciano has worked with several major musical acts over the last two years — Coldplay, U2, Mary J. Blige, Arcade Fire, Buddy...
Durham sells former town hall
Town administrator Todd Selig announced last week that the town has closed on the sale of the former Durham town hall for $650,000. According to...
Elizabeth “Beth” Moreau
Portsmouth's municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, City Council candidate Beth Moreau responds to PortsmouthNH.com's candidate questionnaire.
Elizabeth Warren, Portsmouth High School
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, brought her campaign to Portsmouth for a town hall event at Portsmouth High School on...
Esther Kennedy
Portsmouth's municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, City Council candidate Beth Moreau responds to PortsmouthNH.com's candidate questionnaire.
European food store opens in Kittery
The food offerings in Kittery, Maine, continue to diversify with the recent opening of Kazimierz European Market in Wallingford Square. The store, offering specialty imported...
Faded image
A new book highlights the life and work of a forgotten jazz photographer with strong ties to the Seacoast.
Fall and Halloween attractions on the Seacoast
As you gear up for trick-or-treating and the Portsmouth Halloween Parade, there are plenty of family-friendly ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
Family band
Claire Roeth In the beginning, Mexo-Americana was a self-applied tagline for the David Wax Museum. As fans of the band have long known, front man...
Fashion’s Night Out Portsmouth
Scenes from the Fashion's Night Out Portsmouth 2017 festivities on Thursday, Sept. 14, when individuals and businesses showed off their style.
Fatal car crash in Rochester
A woman died in a single-car crash into a utility pole in Rochester on Tuesday afternoon. One southbound lane on North Main Street was closed to traffic due to the ongoing investigation.
Film Festival Top Five
With the four-day New Hampshire Film Festival starting Thursday in Portsmouth, here’s a look at five of the top highlights coming to local screens.
Food for fines
For the next week, you can make your overdue-book fines disappear while also helping those in need. Portsmouth Public Library is offering its Food for...