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10 Trick Our Streets
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, nothing brings out the weird and wonderful spirit of Portsmouth like the Halloween parade. Story by Larry Clow
16 Island Solitude
Alexandra de Steiguer serves as winter caretaker at Star Island and captures the vacant Isles of Shoals in black-and-white photographs. Story by Denise Wheeler
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56 3s Artspace
After four years of planning, fundraising and hosting cool events, 3S has broken ground on its permanent space. Story by Matt Kanner
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62 Back to the Foreside
During the Memorial Bridge’s closure, Kittery made big strides toward establishing its own unique identity. Story by Larry Clow
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Portsmouth Museum of Art
Cathy Sununu aims to bolster the city’s art landscape.
Mutated Nature
UNH exhibit features “Unnaturally Beautiful” drawings.
10 Books with Seacoast Ties
Literature aficionado Liberty Hardy points us to 10 great books with local connections.
In with the Old
Resale clothing stores are a growing trend in fashion.
Espress Yourself
Caffe Kilim barista Jessica Colon does portraiture on lattes.
Golden Age of Brewing
Smuttynose has opened a new brewery and retail store, adding to the region’s beer boom.
Kitchen Cinq
A documentary film in the works highlights five of the area’s most innovative chefs.
Mixing Magic Cocktails
Four inventive bartenders share their secret recipes.
Soggy Po’ Boys
The Seacoast’s hottest band releases its second album.
In Danger of Being Discovered
A newly completed documentary recalls Portsmouth’s bustling music scene in the 1990s.
Sound Bites
Nuggets of news about Seacoast musicians
Cult Film at the Rep
The Let’s “B” Reel film series keeps Portsmouth weird.
Furnishing with David Leach
At home with a master furniture maker
Entertaining with Renee Plummer
At home with a host of elegant dinners and soirées
Penney from Heaven
Actor Christine Penney helps anchor a vibrant theatre scene.
Top 10 Fall Concerts
The shows you don’t want to miss
Fall and Winter Events
Fight the cold with these warm events.
Restaurants
Where to eat on the Seacoast
Squareogami Fun Page
Your prize hidden in this issue of The Square
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