Editor’s note: Dave Karlotski and Karen Marzloff are former co-owners of The Wire newspaper and co-organizers of the RPM Challenge. While gearing up for the...
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Into the future
The Sound will soon transition to an online-only publication.
Irons in the fire
For a certain demographic of local listeners, the heyday of the Seacoast music scene came in the late 1980s. The Queers were building an international...
It don’t mean a thang (if it ain’t got that twang)
Luke Mallett discusses the region’s country scene Country music was born in the South, with roots stretching from the West. Northern New England is about...
Jacob Lehoux
Portsmouth’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, City Council candidate Jacob Lehoux responds to PortsmouthNH.com’s candidate questionnaire.
Joanna “Jo” Kelley
Portsmouth’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, City Council candidate Jo Kelley responds to PortsmouthNH.com’s candidate questionnaire.
Joe Biden, Community Oven, Hampton
Joe Biden came to New Hampshire on Monday for the first time since announcing his presidential bid. The Democratic former Delaware senator and two-term vice...
Joe Hill sides with the sick
Exeter author Joe Hill talks about his new sci-fi horror novel, The Fireman, which he'll soon present at The Music Hall in Portsmouth.
John Tabor
Portsmouth’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, incumbent City Councilor John Tabor responds to PortsmouthNH.com’s candidate questionnaire.
Josh Denton
Portsmouth’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, City Council candidate Josh Denton responds to PortsmouthNH.com’s candidate questionnaire.
Kamala Harris, South Church, Portsmouth
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a U.S. senator from California, was in Portsmouth for a town hall campaign event at South Church on Feb. 18....
Kate Cook
Portsmouth’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Below, City Council candidate Kate Cook responds to PortsmouthNH.com’s candidate questionnaire. Age: 48 Occupation: Educational and Nonprofit Consultant...
Keeping hope alive
On a recent afternoon, John Fullbright was at home on his family farm in Bearden, Okla., walking around the same little town where he grew...
Kirsten Gillibrand in Portsmouth
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Portsmouth over the weekend to campaign at the home of Terie Norellie, former speaker of the N.H. House.
Leaving on a high note
Ben Anderson reflects on his time with the Prescott Park Arts Festival and discusses his abrupt resignation after 12 years as president.
Library to host candidate forum
The Portsmouth Democratic Committee is hosting an upcoming forum for Democratic candidates for governor. All three of the major Democratic contenders — Mark Connolly, Steve Marchand, and Colin Van Ostern — are expected to attend.
Lighting the grill
If you’ve driven through the area known as Foyes Corner in Rye over the last year or so, you’ve surely noticed the immense building going...
Locals file as candidates
When the state primaries roll around in September, there will be plenty of Seacoast names on the ballot. Several locals have filed to run for state and federal offices, including governor, Executive Council, and Congress.
Love, loss, and Lear
Seven Stages Shakespeare Company co-founder Dan Beaulieu is preparing to bring a very personal play to the Millspace in Newmarket, one that both terrifies and inspires him.
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...
Major chords, minor confessions
Chelsea Paolini of People Skills and Thomas Forbes of Harsh Armadillo have united to make a therapeutic pop album.
Marchand announces bid for governor
Former Portsmouth mayor Steve Marchand is entering the race for governor of New Hampshire. Marchand, a Democrat, said in a media advisory Thursday morning that...
Metal horns
In many ways, Ronnie James Dio seemed like a man born in the wrong era. Perhaps he should have lived in Europe in medieval times,...
Monday night lights
George Woods and Heather Smist have incredible vocal chemistry. As they sang from the stage of The Red Door in Portsmouth on Monday, Dec. 29,...
Moto madness in P-town
In advance of the third annual Welcome East Motorcycle Show in Portsmouth, area motorcyclists share tales of heroic restoration efforts, glorious cross-country trips, and other experiences.