Home + Design

Taste the Difference

Elevate Your Grill Game with Lakes Region Luxury Outdoor Article by Ann Kathryn Kelly | Photography by Matt Mikula Flickering flames, the sizzle of something good, a smoky aroma, a cold drink in your grip, the reward of biting into the perfect balance of char and juicy. Gathering with family and friends for outdoor grilling engages all five senses in a way few other experiences can. Long a summer activity, grilling has graduated to become a year-round passion for many. With advancements that...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Homegrown and Harvested on the Seacoast

Locally Sourced Products to Fill Your Pantry This Fall Article and Photography by Tara Phillips Blending old-fashioned hard work with a dash of ingenuity, these bold entrepreneurs bring their homegrown ideas from seed to market. While all hail from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, all follow their passions (and their gut), navigate unforeseen headwinds, and embrace exhaustive experimentation to perfect their craft. Backyard Garlic  Rebecca Hennessy and Margaret Witham harvest over 1500...

September 2024

Shopping

The Shaping of a Survivor

Bella Intimates’ Shelly Manougian Empowers Breast Cancer Survivors with Confidence Article by Susan Gallagher | Photography by Ruth Ganev Lingerie maven Shelly Manougian is fearless. So proclaims photographer Mary Ann Halpin's 2012 book Fearless Women, Visions of a New World , which features the gutsy Rye business owner. Hers is a courage born of cancer survival, something she says made her “a different kind of strong” and inspired her to help women battling breast cancer not only to survive...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Roaring into a “New” Generation

Elegance and History Still Mix at The Rockingham Article by Gail Huff Adrienne and Paul Waterman never envisioned themselves as restaurateurs. Still, when the owners of The Library restaurant, located within the historic Rockingham building at 401 State Street in Portsmouth, decided to retire, the couple heard their plea: “We need someone to take over who loves the history of this place and will keep it going,” And the rest, as they say, is history. In February of 2023, the Watermans became...

September 2024

Home + Design

Boomerang!

What’s Old is New Again Article by Gail Huff | Photography by Kevin Edge Walking into Michael Kierstead’s furniture store in Portsmouth feels like stepping into the 1950s. You can almost smell the cigarette smoke that wafted above the couch in your grandmother’s cluttered living room, where a reproduced painting of the White Mountains hung above you. But Seavey’s Marketplace is hardly old-fashioned. The furniture is mid-century modern (MCM), and it’s what people are buying now to furnish their...

August 2024

Auto + Marine

Choosing An Electric Vehicle to Fit Your Lifestyle

Jesse Lore Helps Drivers Find the Perfect EV Article by Lisa Leslie | Photography by Peter Muchena Today’s drivers are raising the standards for what they want in a vehicle. While price and getting from point A to point B reliably remain top priorities, drivers increasingly want a car that facilitates their daily routines, matches their personality and aesthetic, and, for many, reduces their carbon footprint. Jesse Lore, Founder of Green Wave Electric Vehicles in North Hampton, explains why...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Sustainably Stylish

Four Portsmouth Businesses Champion The Beauty Of Recycled, One-of-a-Kind Fashion Finds Article by Ann Kathryn Kelly | Photography by Alyssa Duncan Photography When was the last time you bought clothing with a story woven into its seams, something you would not see on your neighbor or, for that matter, several people in town? Unlike mass-produced fashion with rows of identical offerings, consignment boutiques offer a refreshing alternative: often one-of-a-kind, timeless treasures that support...

August 2024

Sports + Recreation

High on Life

Dropping In On Portsmouth’s New Skatepark That Delivers Outdoor Fun For All Ages Article by Ann Kathryn Kelly | Photography by Ian Davis There’s something about skateparks that broadcasts a young-at-heart vibe. Skateparks tick off the boxes for skills, thrills, and the ultimate chill—bringing together all ages for outdoor fun that’s good for the body and the mind. Portsmouth’s new, state-of-the-art skatepark opened in December 2023 after more than two years of planning, fundraising, and...

July 2024

Sports + Recreation

CONSCIOUS MIND. SAVAGE BODY.

Game Play for Sports and Life Article by Gail Huff | Photography by Melissa Koren Photography Stepping into the spacious gym, the first thing to hit your senses is the clang of metal and the sound of pulsating music as a swarm of young athletes lift and sweat to the beat. Then your eyes draw upwards to the colorful sports jerseys hanging from the walls, with dozens of schools represented—players’ names and numbers proudly stamped on the back. Every athlete here aspires to, one day, add their...

July 2024

Local Services

Choosing Your Perfect Furry Companion

Advice from Local Dog Whisperer Terence Kirby of My Dogs Mind Article and Photography by Terence Kirby Honesty is the best policy Understand your lifestyle needs. If you are a hardcore trail runner, consider a high-energy breed, but a low-activity breed might be better if you enjoy leisurely coastal walks. Are you always on the go or a workaholic? Then, don’t discount the time and money it takes to care for a dog in your absence. Rescues vs. Purebred Rescues are often older and, as...

July 2024