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Black Heritage Trail uncovers hidden history
For more information: The city of Portsmouth is steeped in history, spanning from the Colonial era to the high-tech e-Coast. But there are many chapters of history that are almost unknown - including those of the people of African descent…
The Last Word
Let’s face it: Business today is drowning in bull—. We try to impress (or confuse) investors with inflated letters to shareholders. We punish customers with intrusive, hype-filled, self-aggrandizing product literature. We send elephantine progress reports to employees that shed less…
Q&A with: Daniel Webster College President Hannah McCarthy
When Hannah McCarthy was an undergraduate at Simmons College in Boston, she gave no thought to a career in education. At the end of June, McCarthy, 58, will retire after 25 years as president of Daniel Webster College in Nashua.…
Pure Barnyard wants you to ‘Doo’ right by your lawn
Like many visionaries, John Packard, founder and president of Portsmouth-based Pure Barnyard, was looking for a better way to do something — in this case, fertilize his lawn without worrying about his grandchildren playing on the grass and chemical run…
Nashua pharmacist does his bit for affordable medicine
Roger Hebert, owner and operator of Rice’s Pharmacy on Main Street in Nashua, has launched a local program that addresses a national concern: access to affordable prescription medicines. The registered pharmacist has no illusions about resolving the crisis, but he’s…
Partnerships key to marketing N.H. to Canadian businesses
The location: Toronto, Canada. The mission: Recruit new business and develop relationships with corporate real estate executives and site selection advisers, giving New Hampshire another foothold in a new market. With that goal in mind, representatives of the New Hampshire…
Seacoast program fills the gap for uninsured residents
Kathleen Crompton sat before the Seabrook Budget Committee last fall representing SeaCare Health Services, as she has at dozens of other town budget committees over the years. Crompton was asking Seabrook to make a $1,900 contribution to the organization that…
Partnership puts economic development at center stage
Nine years ago, the Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center opened in Gilford with a three-show season and folding chairs in a field. Today, it is one of the best outdoor entertainment venues in the country, as well as a key contributor…
Nashua Marriott undergoing $4.4 million renovation
The Nashua Marriott hotel is undergoing a $4.4 million renovation project to become a Courtyard by Marriott, the hotel chain’s brand designed for the business traveler. The renovation has already resulted in all 245 guest rooms having new bedding, office…
