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Local leaders take the ice Jan. 31 for Strawbery Banke’s 2026 Seacoast Skating with the Stars
PORTSMOUTH– Strawbery Banke Museum announces the return of Seacoast Skating with the Stars (SSWTS), a winter showcase presented in partnership with Ice Dance International (IDI). The event takes place Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, the Museum’s professionally maintained outdoor skating rink. A weather date is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. Tickets and additional details are available at StrawberyBanke.org/sswts. A returning favorite at
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Match fundraiser launched to 'Keep Portsmouth Skating' at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
PORTSMOUTH– Strawbery Banke Museum is pleased to announce the 2026 Rink Match Challenge, a matching fundraiser issued by Rink Services Group (RSG), the company that manages Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000, from Friday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, and can be made at the Admissions Desk in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center or online at StrawberyBanke.org/rink-match-fundraiser. The fundraiser will help ensure that Community
NH Art Association holds special exhibition at The Puddle Dock Restaurant -- opening reception Jan. 14
PORTSMOUTH—A new partnership between New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) and The Puddle Dock Restaurant is bringing local art to one of Portsmouth’s most historic dining spaces. The partnership began when Puddle Dock owner Ryan Lent, a devoted supporter of the arts, approached NHAA Executive Director Amanda Kidd-Kestler with a vision: to bring the work of regional artists into the restaurant’s inviting space, shaped by its historic character on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum. Lent’s ongoing
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
