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Arthur Gordon Thomits Obituary
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (178+ words) Arthur Gordon Thomits, 89, of Lisbon Falls, Maine, passed away on June 24, 2026. Born February 17, 1937, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was the son of Arthur and Annette Thomits and the brother of William Thomits. Skip graduated from the University of New Hampshire…...
Tasya's Kitchen of Somersworth's favorite dishes
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (15+ words) Foster's Daily Democrat Tasya's Kitchen of Somersworth's favorite dishes...
York family keeps alive Captain Burke's Store " and Nubble Lighthouse history
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (715+ words) YORK, Maine " A century ago, Captain Burke's Store on Broadway sold just about everything a seaside town could need " fishing gear, bait, ice cream, soda, even real estate. Today the building serves as storage, but owners Herb and Tracie Carpenter…...
Unitil buys Aquarion Water Co. of NH and Abenaki Water Co. in $55. 8 M deal
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (273+ words) Foster's Daily Democrat Unitil buys Aquarion Water Co. of NH and Abenaki Water Co. in $55. 8 M deal The acquisition, completed June 30, follows a stock purchase agreement first announced in May 2025 and later amended to limit the sale to the two…...
Portsmouth Brewery building sold for $3 million, three years after flooding
9+ hour ago (339+ words) PORTSMOUTH " Three years post-pipe rupture and flooding, the closed-down former Portsmouth Brewery building has been sold for $3 million, ending an era for New Hampshire's first licensed craft brewery. Party of Five Hospitality LLC, based in Portsmouth, bought the 1870-era building…...
Rye's poor decisions on beach parking and trails look like insider politics: Commentary
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (406+ words) Recently, the Rye Board of Selectmen voted at breakneck speed to remove roughly 90 public parking spaces along Route 1 A and put the changes into effect almost immediately. This was not a small administrative tweak. It was a major public decision…...
Tasya's Kitchen of Somersworth is back serving Indonesian favorites after a scare
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (78+ words) Foster's Daily Democrat Tasya's Kitchen of Somersworth is back serving Indonesian favorites after a scare SOMERSWORTH " People entering Tasya's Kitchen on July 1 were immediately hit with amazing scents from food they hadn't experienced for a while. The Indonesian restaurant at…...
Rochester Opera House summer shows feature Jimmy Dunn, Pop Girls
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (106+ words) Foster's Daily Democrat Rochester Opera House summer shows feature Jimmy Dunn, Pop Girls Rochester Opera House is offering a summer filled with live performances, including comedy, tribute acts, and pop concerts, according to an announcement. Events kicking off with Jimmy…...
Woodman Museum of Dover's new 9/11 exhibit provided by first responder
9+ hour ago (52+ words) Foster's Daily Democrat Woodman Museum of Dover's new 9/11 exhibit provided by first responder DOVER " Maj. John Fischer, who has lived in Dover since 2017, was a first responder to Ground Zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks....
Skylark Music Festival in Kittery to feature concerts, food, fun
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (194+ words) The Skylark Music Festival is set to take place July 11 in Kittery, Maine, offering a day of live music, food and community activities. The event will run from 2 to 8 p. m. and feature a lineup of regional bands, according to a community…...