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Headlines
Gun maker Sig Sauer of Newington New Hampshire has been slapped with $11 million in a judgement over its P320 pistol.
Serious accidents on two major highways in New Hampshire have resulted in deaths and injuries.
A Maine republican legislator has been reelected by one vote over his opponent in a recount.
The 2024 Boston Celtics NBA team this week celebrated its championship with a visit to the White House and President Joe Biden.
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Winners Announced for 2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition
Prizes awarded to students, amateurs and professionals
Close to 150 entries, youngest entrant 8 years old
Durham, NH – The woodworking community is still abuzz after a successful Second Annual New England Woodworking Competition held recently at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Nearly 400 people attended the event, and prizes were awarded to dozens of the 150 entries from across four states, which included over 60 elementary, middle school, high school and college students.
A broad range of stunning wooden objects crafted by professional and amateur woodworkers were on display at the event. From traditional to contemporary, the variety of submissions included chairs, lamps, boxes, signs, tables, musical instruments, bird carvings, and turned bowls. The nonprofit Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers organized the event in association with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and the University of New Hampshire.
The competition is the first of its kind in New England, which has a rich history of furniture and cabinet making since the 1600s. The evening began with attendees browsing the exhibition of competition entries and a companion exhibit of works by New Hampshire Furniture Masters who served as judges (Owain Harris; Ted Blachly; and Garrett Hack). Tom McLaughlin of Epic Woodworking and host of Shop Night Live, a weekly live stream program on YouTube, emceed the event. All levels of expertise participated. Judges evaluated the entries in 11 categories relative to ability and experience, and awarded prizes in merchandise from event sponsors. To motivate the next generation of woodworkers, the Guild offered free entry to students.
According to Guild President Elliot Savitzky, “The competition exceeded our expectations in terms of admissions, attendance and quality of workmanship. Our mission is focused on evolving our New England legacy of fine woodworking by bringing together and celebrating our amateur and professional woodworkers and by introducing the next generation to this important craft. That’s why we’re especially pleased that we doubled the number of students who entered the competition.”
Jason Soukup from Manchester says he’s thrilled that both his young sons entered the competition for the first time. 11-year old Sam tried his hand at woodworking over the last year and initially was discouraged and started to give up on his project but after receiving some encouragement got re-inspired, purchased chisels with his own money that he earned from selling his handmade cutting boards, and is now excited by the progress he is making. Says Jason Soukup, “Sam now works proudly with his new tools to advance his art of carving and love for woodworking. Without the encouragement from the Guild, I am not sure he would have continued the pursuit. Like an acorn from an oak tree, the attention on inspiring our youth will bear much fruit in the coming years. My younger son is also very pumped about his new woodworking projects, especially bird carvings. A new hummingbird was born this week!”
Awards
Among the awards that were presented was Best in Show to Michelle Wong, a woodworker from Brookline, MA for her Card Table in the Federal Style. Three “Judges Awards” were presented to David Foote, Barrington, NH, Ronald Litalien of Canterbury, NH, and Ted Blachly, of Warner, NH.
First prize winning students included:
Elementary school: fourth grader Jace Christopher from the Seacoast Waldorf School in Eliot, ME for Colonial Pipe Box.
Middle school: Home schooled middle school student Michael Franta of Contoocook, NH for Cherry Wood Coffee Table.
High school: Anderson Dalton of Marshfield High School, MA for Sam Maloof style rocking chair
College: Gabriela Crinigan of UNH for Tooth Box
First prize winning amateur woodworkers included:
Carving: Joe Marshall of Nashua for John Haley Bellamy Eagle
Turning between centers: Edward Marks of Nashua for “Dots”
Bowl turning: Ron Marcoux of Bedford for Beech Bowl
Amateur: Jim McLaughlin, Warner, NH for Guild sign at Canterbury Shaker Village
Traditional: David Labrie, Manchester, NH for Tea table with tilting top with birdcage
First prize winning professional woodworkers included
Decorative/Technical Detail: Claude Dupuis of Canterbury for Spiral DeLight
Professional: Joshua LaRose of Jericho, VT for cantilever table
Contemporary: Paul DeCarlo, Sandown, NH for Tabula Rasa
Original: Robert LaCivita, Northwood, NH for cherry side table in D minor
The Marquee sponsors of the event included Michael J. DiMaggio; Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber, Inc. of Chichester, NH; Highland Hardwoods of Brentwood, NH Freud Tools of High Point, NC and Reliable Insurance Solutions Company of Concord, NH.
About the Guild
The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, founded in 1990, is an association of professional and amateur woodworkers. The mission of the guild is to educate and support those interested in woodworking. The Guild provides opportunities for sharing knowledge, skills, and experiences. From beginners to expert artisans, the 700+ members assist anyone with an interest in learning the craft. Through regular meetings, lectures, demonstrations, video library, publications and various activities and events, the Guild strives to bring together the diverse interests of both the New Hampshire woodworking community and the public. The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit
On The Interview, founders of Our Place in Dover NH
Laurie McIntoshAnna Boudreau
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Headlines
The green light is on at supermarkets in New England affected by cyber security issues.
US attorney for New Hampshire Jane Young has revealed the arrest of five individuals that include a teacher in an alleged sex trafficking ring in Manchester.
It will be up to the voters in the Mount Washington town of Conway, whether or not to join the Community Power Coalition.
You may not have heard about H2B visas, but you will certainly notice the difference at restaurants and other places next summer.
There is still no school at three North Shore Massachusetts towns, as teachers have continued to strike.
A Maine resident who took part in the January 6 2021 protest at the US Capitol will be spending some more time in jail.
Winners Announced for 2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition
Prizes awarded to students, amateurs and professionals
Close to 150 entries, youngest entrant 8 years old
Durham, NH – The woodworking community is still abuzz after a successful Second Annual New England Woodworking Competition held recently at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Nearly 400 people attended the event, and prizes were awarded to dozens of the 150 entries from across four states, which included over 60 elementary, middle school, high school and college students.
A broad range of stunning wooden objects crafted by professional and amateur woodworkers were on display at the event. From traditional to contemporary, the variety of submissions included chairs, lamps, boxes, signs, tables, musical instruments, bird carvings, and turned bowls. The nonprofit Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers organized the event in association with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and the University of New Hampshire.
The competition is the first of its kind in New England, which has a rich history of furniture and cabinet making since the 1600s. The evening began with attendees browsing the exhibition of competition entries and a companion exhibit of works by New Hampshire Furniture Masters who served as judges (Owain Harris; Ted Blachly; and Garrett Hack). Tom McLaughlin of Epic Woodworking and host of Shop Night Live, a weekly live stream program on YouTube, emceed the event. All levels of expertise participated. Judges evaluated the entries in 11 categories relative to ability and experience, and awarded prizes in merchandise from event sponsors. To motivate the next generation of woodworkers, the Guild offered free entry to students.
According to Guild President Elliot Savitzky, “The competition exceeded our expectations in terms of admissions, attendance and quality of workmanship. Our mission is focused on evolving our New England legacy of fine woodworking by bringing together and celebrating our amateur and professional woodworkers and by introducing the next generation to this important craft. That’s why we’re especially pleased that we doubled the number of students who entered the competition.”
Jason Soukup from Manchester says he’s thrilled that both his young sons entered the competition for the first time. 11-year old Sam tried his hand at woodworking over the last year and initially was discouraged and started to give up on his project but after receiving some encouragement got re-inspired, purchased chisels with his own money that he earned from selling his handmade cutting boards, and is now excited by the progress he is making. Says Jason Soukup, “Sam now works proudly with his new tools to advance his art of carving and love for woodworking. Without the encouragement from the Guild, I am not sure he would have continued the pursuit. Like an acorn from an oak tree, the attention on inspiring our youth will bear much fruit in the coming years. My younger son is also very pumped about his new woodworking projects, especially bird carvings. A new hummingbird was born this week!”
Awards
Among the awards that were presented was Best in Show to Michelle Wong, a woodworker from Brookline, MA for her Card Table in the Federal Style. Three “Judges Awards” were presented to David Foote, Barrington, NH, Ronald Litalien of Canterbury, NH, and Ted Blachly, of Warner, NH.
First prize winning students included:
Elementary school: fourth grader Jace Christopher from the Seacoast Waldorf School in Eliot, ME for Colonial Pipe Box.
Middle school: Home schooled middle school student Michael Franta of Contoocook, NH for Cherry Wood Coffee Table.
High school: Anderson Dalton of Marshfield High School, MA for Sam Maloof style rocking chair
College: Gabriela Crinigan of UNH for Tooth Box
First prize winning amateur woodworkers included:
Carving: Joe Marshall of Nashua for John Haley Bellamy Eagle
Turning between centers: Edward Marks of Nashua for “Dots”
Bowl turning: Ron Marcoux of Bedford for Beech Bowl
Amateur: Jim McLaughlin, Warner, NH for Guild sign at Canterbury Shaker Village
Traditional: David Labrie, Manchester, NH for Tea table with tilting top with birdcage
First prize winning professional woodworkers included
Decorative/Technical Detail: Claude Dupuis of Canterbury for Spiral DeLight
Professional: Joshua LaRose of Jericho, VT for cantilever table
Contemporary: Paul DeCarlo, Sandown, NH for Tabula Rasa
Original: Robert LaCivita, Northwood, NH for cherry side table in D minor
The Marquee sponsors of the event included Michael J. DiMaggio; Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber, Inc. of Chichester, NH; Highland Hardwoods of Brentwood, NH Freud Tools of High Point, NC and Reliable Insurance Solutions Company of Concord, NH.
About the Guild
The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, founded in 1990, is an association of professional and amateur woodworkers. The mission of the guild is to educate and support those interested in woodworking. The Guild provides opportunities for sharing knowledge, skills, and experiences. From beginners to expert artisans, the 700+ members assist anyone with an interest in learning the craft. Through regular meetings, lectures, demonstrations, video library, publications and various activities and events, the Guild strives to bring together the diverse interests of both the New Hampshire woodworking community and the public. The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit
On The Interview, Andrea Amico, a Portsmouth resident who has been working on the issue of forever chemicals, PFAs since 2015.
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Headlines
Most of Southern New Hampshire is under a red flag alert during moderate draft conditions.
Wanted! Adopters for an especially small animal, pet mice. The NHSPCA in Stratham reports hundreds and possibly up to 1000 were recovered from a home.
US attorney for New Hampshire Jane Young says in a news release that woman from Keene is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars from her former employer.
Conway, New Hampshire’s Kennett high school is the latest to start adopting a classroom cell phone ban.
The names of 28 customers using a brothel in Cambridge, Massachusetts will be revealed in court.
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to pick his administration’s nominees.
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Breaking: Jack Texeira, a former Massachusetts Air national Guardsman has drawn a 15 year federal prison term. He was convicted of leaking sensitive government documents to friends. His attorneys asked for a shorter sentence of 11 years. Here’s a clip from the news conference with an official talking about the crime.
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On The Interview, Andrea Amico, a Portsmouth resident who has been working on the issue of forever chemicals, PFAs since 2015.
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Headlines
There’s no question that drought conditions exist in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Lauren Arkell photo by Risa Schnautz, Firefly Aerospace
Lauren Arkell of Brentwood will be seated at a console as flight director of next month’s SpaceX launch to the moon. It’s called the Blue Ghost Lunar lander, and will be on top of the Falcon Nine rocket at Cape Canaveral. She is a graduate of Philips Exeter Academy. You can watch it here.
A systemwide fault in the Hannaford Supermarket computer servers has resulted in the continuing inability to sign into their site as well as the use of credit cards.
The state of New Hampshire is expecting high danger for wildfires because of drought conditions.
A fraudulent bank funds transfer has hit the town of Enfield, New Hampshire and an town employee there.
While President-elect Donald Trump assembles his White House team, New Hampshire governor elect Kelly is doing the same.
Saturday November 16, 2024 5-7:30pm
Benefit for nonprofit is open to the public
Portsmouth, NH — Alex de Steiguer, noted writer, musician, photographer and the winter caretaker of Star Island, will be the featured speaker at Star Island’s annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5-7:30pm at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, in downtown Portsmouth, NH. This is an important fundraising event for the nonprofit organization. “Starry Night” will also include live music by Connecticut classical guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist David Shapiro who also serves as Music Director for Star Island. The evening will be rounded out by a raffle of local experiences, gift cards, and art. According to Chelsea Haskell, Communications and Program Manager for Star Island, “We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for our guests to hear from Alex who will provide a glimpse into winter life on Star Island.”
Now in her 28th year as winter caretaker, de Steiguer is the sole full time resident of the Isles of Shoals during the deserted months of winter. de Steiguer is well known for her black and white images she prints in her traditional darkroom, work which is featured in the permanent collections of the DeCordova Museum, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her images of the pared-down and timeless essence of the Isles of Shoals in winter quietly exalt the wild elements that shape and define these islands, underscoring the fundamental connections within the natural world and the transitory and humbling nature of our residence in it. Her insightful musings on solitude, connection and the creative process are published in her book “Small Island, Big Picture” and in original music written and arranged on the Isles of Shoals. Her story has been the subject of two internationally distributed short-form documentary films, and she is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
Says de Steiguer, “My presentations are like little performance pieces using images and the written word, underpinned by soft instrumental music, some of which I composed out on Star Island. This talk, ‘Denizens of the Shoals’ is a reflection on community and fellowship, illustrated by anecdotes and journal entries drawn from almost three decades of ‘wintering without people’ on the Isles of Shoals.”
Star Island CEO, Joe Watts says, “Whether you know Star Island well or are curious to learn more about our nonprofit and the important work we do on the Isles of Shoals, including historical preservation and cutting edge environmental initiatives, we look forward to welcoming guests to this lively event.”
Tickets
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at StarIsland.org. This year’s sponsor is Piscataqua Savings Bank. About Star Island Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. Home to the circa-1876 Oceanic Hotel and a fishing village from the 1600s, a visit to Star Island is a step back in time. Guests are welcome to tour the island for the day, spend a night or two at the historic Ocean Hotel as a “personal retreater,” or spend several days on Star Island at one of its themed conferences. The 43-acre island is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. For those who choose to visit during July and August, Star Island is an all inclusive retreat with family style meals, children’s activities and themed programs including world affairs, social justice, natural history, and ecology. The June and September programs are geared toward adults, with topics such as birding, arts, music, writing, history, meditation, yoga, and photography. Learn more at StarIsland.org.
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On The Interview, Andrea Amico, a Portsmouth resident who has been working on the issue of forever chemicals, PFAs since 2015.
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Headlines
There’s no question that drought conditions exist in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Lauren Arkell photo by Risa Schnautz, Firefly Aerospace
Lauren Arkell of Brentwood will be seated at a console as flight director of next month’s SpaceX launch to the moon. It’s called the Blue Ghost Lunar lander, and will be on top of the Falcon Nine rocket at Cape Canaveral. She is a graduate of Philips Exeter Academy. You can watch it here.
A systemwide fault in the Hannaford Supermarket computer servers has resulted in the continuing inability to sign into their site as well as the use of credit cards.
The state of New Hampshire is expecting high danger for wildfires because of drought conditions.
A fraudulent bank funds transfer has hit the town of Enfield, New Hampshire and an town employee there.
While President-elect Donald Trump assembles his White House team, New Hampshire governor elect Kelly is doing the same.
Saturday November 16, 2024 5-7:30pm
Benefit for nonprofit is open to the public
Portsmouth, NH — Alex de Steiguer, noted writer, musician, photographer and the winter caretaker of Star Island, will be the featured speaker at Star Island’s annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5-7:30pm at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, in downtown Portsmouth, NH. This is an important fundraising event for the nonprofit organization. “Starry Night” will also include live music by Connecticut classical guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist David Shapiro who also serves as Music Director for Star Island. The evening will be rounded out by a raffle of local experiences, gift cards, and art. According to Chelsea Haskell, Communications and Program Manager for Star Island, “We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for our guests to hear from Alex who will provide a glimpse into winter life on Star Island.”
Now in her 28th year as winter caretaker, de Steiguer is the sole full time resident of the Isles of Shoals during the deserted months of winter. de Steiguer is well known for her black and white images she prints in her traditional darkroom, work which is featured in the permanent collections of the DeCordova Museum, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her images of the pared-down and timeless essence of the Isles of Shoals in winter quietly exalt the wild elements that shape and define these islands, underscoring the fundamental connections within the natural world and the transitory and humbling nature of our residence in it. Her insightful musings on solitude, connection and the creative process are published in her book “Small Island, Big Picture” and in original music written and arranged on the Isles of Shoals. Her story has been the subject of two internationally distributed short-form documentary films, and she is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
Says de Steiguer, “My presentations are like little performance pieces using images and the written word, underpinned by soft instrumental music, some of which I composed out on Star Island. This talk, ‘Denizens of the Shoals’ is a reflection on community and fellowship, illustrated by anecdotes and journal entries drawn from almost three decades of ‘wintering without people’ on the Isles of Shoals.”
Star Island CEO, Joe Watts says, “Whether you know Star Island well or are curious to learn more about our nonprofit and the important work we do on the Isles of Shoals, including historical preservation and cutting edge environmental initiatives, we look forward to welcoming guests to this lively event.”
Tickets
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at StarIsland.org. This year’s sponsor is Piscataqua Savings Bank. About Star Island Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. Home to the circa-1876 Oceanic Hotel and a fishing village from the 1600s, a visit to Star Island is a step back in time. Guests are welcome to tour the island for the day, spend a night or two at the historic Ocean Hotel as a “personal retreater,” or spend several days on Star Island at one of its themed conferences. The 43-acre island is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. For those who choose to visit during July and August, Star Island is an all inclusive retreat with family style meals, children’s activities and themed programs including world affairs, social justice, natural history, and ecology. The June and September programs are geared toward adults, with topics such as birding, arts, music, writing, history, meditation, yoga, and photography. Learn more at StarIsland.org.
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There’s no question that drought conditions exist in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
City of Portsmouth photo
One of the region’s largest apartment developments is headed for the fringes of Portsmouth.
A systemwide fault in the Hannaford Supermarket computer servers has resulted in the inability to sign in to their site as well as the use of credit cards.
Photo by Jill Howell , Upstream Watch
Work on Maine’s potential first wind farm appears to be underway with land clearing.
Standardized testing for school graduation in Massachusetts will now be history, because of a vote earlier this week.
Alex de Steiguer self portrait
Star Island’s Winter Caretaker, Alexandra de Steiguer, headlines annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night”
Saturday November 16, 2024 5-7:30pm
Benefit for nonprofit is open to the public
Portsmouth, NH — Alex de Steiguer, noted writer, musician, photographer and the winter caretaker of Star Island, will be the featured speaker at Star Island’s annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5-7:30pm at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, in downtown Portsmouth, NH. This is an important fundraising event for the nonprofit organization. “Starry Night” will also include live music by Connecticut classical guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist David Shapiro who also serves as Music Director for Star Island. The evening will be rounded out by a raffle of local experiences, gift cards, and art. According to Chelsea Haskell, Communications and Program Manager for Star Island, “We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for our guests to hear from Alex who will provide a glimpse into winter life on Star Island.”
Now in her 28th year as winter caretaker, de Steiguer is the sole full time resident of the Isles of Shoals during the deserted months of winter. de Steiguer is well known for her black and white images she prints in her traditional darkroom, work which is featured in the permanent collections of the DeCordova Museum, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her images of the pared-down and timeless essence of the Isles of Shoals in winter quietly exalt the wild elements that shape and define these islands, underscoring the fundamental connections within the natural world and the transitory and humbling nature of our residence in it. Her insightful musings on solitude, connection and the creative process are published in her book “Small Island, Big Picture” and in original music written and arranged on the Isles of Shoals. Her story has been the subject of two internationally distributed short-form documentary films, and she is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
Says de Steiguer, “My presentations are like little performance pieces using images and the written word, underpinned by soft instrumental music, some of which I composed out on Star Island. This talk, ‘Denizens of the Shoals’ is a reflection on community and fellowship, illustrated by anecdotes and journal entries drawn from almost three decades of ‘wintering without people’ on the Isles of Shoals.”
Star Island CEO, Joe Watts says, “Whether you know Star Island well or are curious to learn more about our nonprofit and the important work we do on the Isles of Shoals, including historical preservation and cutting edge environmental initiatives, we look forward to welcoming guests to this lively event.”
Tickets
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at StarIsland.org. This year’s sponsor is Piscataqua Savings Bank. About Star Island Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. Home to the circa-1876 Oceanic Hotel and a fishing village from the 1600s, a visit to Star Island is a step back in time. Guests are welcome to tour the island for the day, spend a night or two at the historic Ocean Hotel as a “personal retreater,” or spend several days on Star Island at one of its themed conferences. The 43-acre island is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. For those who choose to visit during July and August, Star Island is an all inclusive retreat with family style meals, children’s activities and themed programs including world affairs, social justice, natural history, and ecology. The June and September programs are geared toward adults, with topics such as birding, arts, music, writing, history, meditation, yoga, and photography. Learn more at StarIsland.org.
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Breaking. Former President Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States, exceeding the 270 electoral votes he needed. Republicans also have taken a majority in the Senate
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Listen below for news and The Interview, this week, in two parts an interview with Alex de Stiguer , who for 27 years has spent winter time off the New Hampshire coast at Star Island as caretaker. She is also the featured speaker at the Star Island annual fundraiser coming up on November 16. Complete details can be read below.
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Headlines
Half hour wait in line in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Election day 2024 means decisions by voters on President, US Senate, Congress and state offices.
The election for President has already been determined in the first in the nation voting in New Hampshire.
A section of New Hampshire’s Ocean Boulevard in Rye was closed off Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a home construction site.
There will be no new hotels built in Portland, Maine, at least for the next six months.
The US and China are in a space race, with the United States leading Beijing at this time.
Alex de Steiguer self portrait
On Friday, part two of an exclusive interview with Alex de Steiguer, who for 27 years has stayed alone on the Isles of Shoals during winter time as caretaker.
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Star Island’s Winter Caretaker, Alexandra de Steiguer, headlines annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night”
Saturday November 16, 2024 5-7:30pm
Benefit for nonprofit is open to the public
Portsmouth, NH — Alex de Steiguer, noted writer, musician, photographer and the winter caretaker of Star Island, will be the featured speaker at Star Island’s annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5-7:30pm at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, in downtown Portsmouth, NH. This is an important fundraising event for the nonprofit organization. “Starry Night” will also include live music by Connecticut classical guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist David Shapiro who also serves as Music Director for Star Island. The evening will be rounded out by a raffle of local experiences, gift cards, and art. According to Chelsea Haskell, Communications and Program Manager for Star Island, “We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for our guests to hear from Alex who will provide a glimpse into winter life on Star Island.”
Now in her 28th year as winter caretaker, de Steiguer is the sole full time resident of the Isles of Shoals during the deserted months of winter. de Steiguer is well known for her black and white images she prints in her traditional darkroom, work which is featured in the permanent collections of the DeCordova Museum, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her images of the pared-down and timeless essence of the Isles of Shoals in winter quietly exalt the wild elements that shape and define these islands, underscoring the fundamental connections within the natural world and the transitory and humbling nature of our residence in it. Her insightful musings on solitude, connection and the creative process are published in her book “Small Island, Big Picture” and in original music written and arranged on the Isles of Shoals. Her story has been the subject of two internationally distributed short-form documentary films, and she is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
Says de Steiguer, “My presentations are like little performance pieces using images and the written word, underpinned by soft instrumental music, some of which I composed out on Star Island. This talk, ‘Denizens of the Shoals’ is a reflection on community and fellowship, illustrated by anecdotes and journal entries drawn from almost three decades of ‘wintering without people’ on the Isles of Shoals.”
Star Island CEO, Joe Watts says, “Whether you know Star Island well or are curious to learn more about our nonprofit and the important work we do on the Isles of Shoals, including historical preservation and cutting edge environmental initiatives, we look forward to welcoming guests to this lively event.”
Tickets
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at StarIsland.org. This year’s sponsor is Piscataqua Savings Bank. About Star Island Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. Home to the circa-1876 Oceanic Hotel and a fishing village from the 1600s, a visit to Star Island is a step back in time. Guests are welcome to tour the island for the day, spend a night or two at the historic Ocean Hotel as a “personal retreater,” or spend several days on Star Island at one of its themed conferences. The 43-acre island is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. For those who choose to visit during July and August, Star Island is an all inclusive retreat with family style meals, children’s activities and themed programs including world affairs, social justice, natural history, and ecology. The June and September programs are geared toward adults, with topics such as birding, arts, music, writing, history, meditation, yoga, and photography. Learn more at StarIsland.org.
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Listen below for news and The Interview, this week, in two parts an interview with Alex de Stiguer , who for 27 years has spent winter time off the New Hampshire coast at Star Island as caretaker. She is also the featured speaker at the Star Island annual fundraiser coming up on November 16. Complete details can be read below.
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Headlines
Half hour wait in line in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Election day 2024 means decisions by voters on President, US Senate, Congress and state offices.
The election for President has already been determined in the first in the nation voting in New Hampshire.
A section of New Hampshire’s Ocean Boulevard in Rye was closed off Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a home construction site.
There will be no new hotels built in Portland, Maine, at least for the next six months.
The US and China are in a space race, with the United States leading Beijing at this time.
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Star Island’s Winter Caretaker, Alexandra de Steiguer, headlines annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night”
Saturday November 16, 2024 5-7:30pm
Benefit for nonprofit is open to the public
Portsmouth, NH — Alex de Steiguer, noted writer, musician, photographer and the winter caretaker of Star Island, will be the featured speaker at Star Island’s annual fall fundraiser, “Starry Night.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5-7:30pm at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, in downtown Portsmouth, NH. This is an important fundraising event for the nonprofit organization. “Starry Night” will also include live music by Connecticut classical guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist David Shapiro who also serves as Music Director for Star Island. The evening will be rounded out by a raffle of local experiences, gift cards, and art. According to Chelsea Haskell, Communications and Program Manager for Star Island, “We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for our guests to hear from Alex who will provide a glimpse into winter life on Star Island.”
Now in her 28th year as winter caretaker, de Steiguer is the sole full time resident of the Isles of Shoals during the deserted months of winter. de Steiguer is well known for her black and white images she prints in her traditional darkroom, work which is featured in the permanent collections of the DeCordova Museum, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her images of the pared-down and timeless essence of the Isles of Shoals in winter quietly exalt the wild elements that shape and define these islands, underscoring the fundamental connections within the natural world and the transitory and humbling nature of our residence in it. Her insightful musings on solitude, connection and the creative process are published in her book “Small Island, Big Picture” and in original music written and arranged on the Isles of Shoals. Her story has been the subject of two internationally distributed short-form documentary films, and she is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
Says de Steiguer, “My presentations are like little performance pieces using images and the written word, underpinned by soft instrumental music, some of which I composed out on Star Island. This talk, ‘Denizens of the Shoals’ is a reflection on community and fellowship, illustrated by anecdotes and journal entries drawn from almost three decades of ‘wintering without people’ on the Isles of Shoals.”
Star Island CEO, Joe Watts says, “Whether you know Star Island well or are curious to learn more about our nonprofit and the important work we do on the Isles of Shoals, including historical preservation and cutting edge environmental initiatives, we look forward to welcoming guests to this lively event.”
Tickets
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at StarIsland.org. This year’s sponsor is Piscataqua Savings Bank. About Star Island Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. Home to the circa-1876 Oceanic Hotel and a fishing village from the 1600s, a visit to Star Island is a step back in time. Guests are welcome to tour the island for the day, spend a night or two at the historic Ocean Hotel as a “personal retreater,” or spend several days on Star Island at one of its themed conferences. The 43-acre island is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. For those who choose to visit during July and August, Star Island is an all inclusive retreat with family style meals, children’s activities and themed programs including world affairs, social justice, natural history, and ecology. The June and September programs are geared toward adults, with topics such as birding, arts, music, writing, history, meditation, yoga, and photography. Learn more at StarIsland.org.
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On Friday, part two of an exclusive interview with Alex de Steiguer, who for 27 years has stayed alone on the Isles of Shoals during winter time as caretaker.
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