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A hermit’s tale
Journalist Michael Finkel, author of The Stranger in the Woods, shares the true story of a man who lived in the Maine woods for 27 years. Finkel will be in Portsmouth next week.
Port Watch: Week of March 6
As spring approaches, things get a bit slower at the Port of New Hampshire. A couple of vessels sailed on Saturday, leaving the port empty until Thursday, when a salt ship is due to arrive. Get the details in Port Watch.
Now Read This: March
Among the most highly anticipated books slated for publication in March is the true story of a Maine-based hermit, authored by Michael Finkel, who will soon discuss the book in Portsmouth. Learn more about that and other top titles here.
Port Watch: Week of Feb. 27
There is much commerce transpiring at the Port of New Hampshire this week, with several ships already in port and more on the way. Get the details in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Top 10 things to do
There are so many interesting events going on around the Seacoast this weekend that we’ve decided to boost our normal top-five roundup to a top 10. See the highlights we’ve chosen here.
Warriors of the eternal dub
A conversation with New Hampshire natives John and Marc Beaudette of Flying Vipers, who just released their second tape and have a show in Boston on Friday.
Port Watch: Week of Feb. 20
The Iver Prosperity sailed in this morning, joining the Leo at the Port of New Hampshire. Both ships sail on Tuesday, but several others are due in later this week. Get the details in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do
A weekend free of snowstorms and full of music, theater, and storytelling awaits Seacoast residents and visitors. Check out a handful of the highlights.
From the magazine: Wear local
In the fall 2016 edition of Style Queue Magazine, fashion blogger Kristin Scott pulls a fall outfit from Seacoast businesses.
From the magazine: Shampoo bars
From the Goods Guide in the fall 2016 edition of Style Queue Magazine, shampoo bars are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottles that work well and smell great
From the magazine: Standing out
In the fall 2016 edition of Style Queue Magazine, Dane Estes explains how he stopped worrying what people think and started wearing the clothes he loves.
From the magazine: Well suited
In the fall 2016 edition of Style Queue Magazine, Old as Adam owner Adam Irish and painter Alastair Dacey share a passion for vintage fashion.
From the magazine: Inside out
In the fall 2016 edition of Style Queue Magazine, Lauren Audet describes her long journey from shame to self-love — with her sense of humor still intact.
From the magazine: Stitch to wear
In the fall 2016 edition of Style Queue Magazine, the mystery man known as Knit_Guy reveals how knitting starts conversations and helps him listen.
From the magazine: A coastal palette
In the fall 2017 edition of Style Queue Magazine, local interior designer Lisa Teague talks about her eclectic and evolving approach to decorating.
From the magazine: On location
Style Queue photographers share images from 2016 summer fashion events in the Portsmouth area.
Port Watch: Week of Feb. 13
The onslaught of recent snowstorms has thrown schedules askew at the Port of New Hampshire, but several ships are expected to drop anchor this week. Here are the tentative details.
Top five things to do
This weekend’s event highlights include comedy, music, performance art, and commentary on important topical issues, including racial division and violence against women. Here’s our weekly roundup.
Port Watch: Week of Feb. 6
Two ships are in port and several others are on the way, including a yet-to-be-identified Navy vessel coming on Wednesday. Find out what we know in this week’s edition of Port Watch.
Top five things to do
Put art, theater, music, and outdoor adventure on your itinerary for the weekend. We think you’ll find it refreshing. Here are some of the entertainment highlights coming to a location near you.
Now Read This: February
The shortest month of the year brings no shortage of compelling, engrossing, and often mystifying new books. Here are 10 of the most anticipated highlights slated for publication in February.
Port Watch: Week of Jan. 30
A steady stream of ships will be entering and exiting the Port of New Hampshire this week with winter essentials like salt, heating oil, and coal. Get the details in this week's edition of Port Watch.
Fending off invasive plants
The UNH Cooperative Extension shares tips for controlling Japanese knotweed, an aggressive perennial that can grow up to 10 feet high and wide and has negative environmental impacts.
Top five things to do
Two new theater productions, a new storytelling series, a peace concert, and a permaculture film screening are among the highlights of this weekend’s events on the Seacoast. Learn more here.