Professional Services

The Invisible Load

We often think of stress as an external force—a demanding job, an overwhelming to-do list, or the constant juggling of family responsibilities. But for women traversing the years of perimenopause and menopause, some of the most profound stressors are entirely internal.If you have found yourself feeling increasingly anxious, shorter on patience, or physically exhausted by things that never used to faze you, you aren’t losing your footing. You are experiencing a complex physiological shift where...

Professional Services

The Silent Intersection: Why Your Cravings Aren’t a Character Flaw

The Evening Routine We Rarely Talk AboutIn the hustle of city life, the evening glass of wine (or two) often sneaks in as the ultimate tool to quiet the noise. You’ve done the work, built the career, and mastered the daily routine. But somewhere in your 40s, something fundamental shifted. The anxiety became a constant hum, sleep turned into a nightly battle, and that evening pour felt less like a luxury and more like a necessity.When women find themselves trapped in this cycle, standard advice...

Professional Services

Cultivating Balance from Within

Embracing a True Holistic ApproachTrue wellness is never about quick fixes; it is about establishing a foundation that honors your mind, body, and spirit. In today’s fast-paced world, finding that balance requires conscious choices and the right daily support. At Nancy Thompson Coaching and Holistic Wellness, the focus is on empowering you with the tools, knowledge, and lifestyle shifts needed to unlock your highest quality of life.Whether you are looking to revitalize your everyday energy or...

Finance + Legal Services

Why Women Need to Take Charge of Their Financial Futures

Over the past several decades, the financial landscape has shifted dramatically. Where women were once expected to focus primarily on managing the household, today they play a central role in shaping and supporting their families’ financial futures. Today, women make up approximately 59% of the U.S. labor force (1) and nearly 30% of married women are the primary breadwinner (2). With this progress comes empowerment and the greater need for financial literacy and long-term planning.The Modern...

Finance + Legal Services

5 Habits You Can Adopt to Protect Yourself Digitally

In today’s digital world, cybercriminals don’t need much to cause major damage. A single weak password, an outdated app, or an unguarded social media post can open the door to identity theft or financial loss. But here’s the good news: prevention is your strongest defense, and building a few simple, consistent habits can dramatically help reduce your risk.Below are five essential cybersecurity practices that anyone can put into place to help safeguard your data:1. Strengthen Your Passwords and...

Arts + Culture

Learn, Laugh, Photograph

Seacoast Photography School teaches the art of capturing a moment. Article by Rebecca Ingalls | Photography by Kevin Edge and David Mazur We live in a digital world in which humans of all ages feel increasingly more compelled to document their lives in photographs. As the phone becomes less an object for taking a call and more an omnipresent camera in the hand, the gap between a moment and its capture has become minuscule. Whether it’s a perfect plate of sushi or a mid-flight jump shot, it’s...

Life + Culture

Ideas Worth Spreading

How TEDxPortsmouth powers community impact. Article by Anna Goldsmith | Photography by Courtesy of TedXPortsmouth After one 18-minute talk about childhood hunger, local neighborhoods rallied together. They raised money, donated food and took action. That’s the power of a great idea shared well—and this kind of community engagement is exactly what TEDx events are designed to create. TEDx is the local, independently organized version of the global TED conference, bringing the “ideas worth...

Life + Culture

Every Open Door

Access Navigators proves that investment in accessibility benefits everyone. Article by Susan Gallagher | Photography by Kevin Edge In 2008, on his 50th birthday, architect Todd Hanson slipped and fell, an unusual incident for the elite distance runner and fitness enthusiast. Little did he know at the time that the mishap was a dark harbinger of things to come. The fall was the onset of increasing muscle weakness that a doctor would diagnose as Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a rare degenerative...

Local Services

A Landmark Reimagined

An investment in restoration guided by passion, integrity and a deep sense of community. Article by Amber Peacock-Buttermore | Photography by Kevin Edge The Treadwell Mansion at 93 Pleasant St. isn’t just a boutique hotel; it is a time capsule of rich, restored history and modern, luxurious charm. When Mark McNabb of McNabb Properties purchased the treasured landmark in January 2022, he wasn’t simply taking on a renovation. He was investing in history, architecture and community. “This...

Finance + Legal Services

Care Today, Protect Tomorrow

With family expertise, Pat Bennett guides long-term care planning for financial peace of mind. Article by Lara Bricker | Photography by Jon Crean Photography When Kevin Davis’s grandmother was diagnosed with dementia, it changed the way his parents thought about their own aging process. His grandparents had not been prepared for what his grandmother’s care—and its cost—would actually involve. She went into a facility, not of her own choosing, but a place that Medicaid would cover. Davis said...