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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond returns for 12th season, celebrating over a decade of winter memories
PORTSMOUTH—Celebrating over a decade of winter memories, Strawbery Banke Museum’s Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is ready to welcome skaters back for its 12th season. The rink opens on “Frozen Friday” on Nov. 28 at 9 a.m., weather permitting, inviting skaters of all ages to enjoy a scenic and family-friendly skating experience. Managed by Rink Services Group, the rink’s professionally maintained ice surface is supported by a chilling system and a Zamboni. Haley Ward continues to generously
City of Portsmouth NH Public Art Review Committee hosts dedication of 'Spiraling Serenity' sculpture on Nov. 6, 2025
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth NH’s Public Art Review Committee (PARC) is hosting the dedication of its newest public art project on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at 3:30 pm. The sculpture, Vito DiBari’s Spiraling Serenity, is located on Peirce Island (near the first parking lot over the bridge). The dedication ceremonies are free and open to the public.Designer Vito DiBari and City officials will deliver brief remarks at the sculpture dedication, which begins onsite at 3:30 p.m. While limited parking is
Chamber holds great annual meeting in an ‘Amazing’ setting
We kick off summer with Annual Membership meeting on the Rep set of ‘Joseph’ PORTSMOUTH--The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth held its annual meeting in the theatrical setting of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Seacoast Repertory Theatre on June 20—but the program was down to business. President and Chief Collaborator Ben VanCamp spoke of the Chamber’s accomplishments of the past fiscal year and goals for year ahead. The Chamber has stressed, and will expand upon
Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
