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A WORD FROM LARRY

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Summer is on its way out Hard to believe Labor Day is right around the corner — it’s coming up on Monday, Sept. 3. Seems it took so long for summer to get here and now it is on its way out. Everyone seems to Larry Marsolais have a tradition for this weekend: family cookouts, a weekend trip to the beach or mountains, a visit to your camp on the lake or just doing nothing and relaxing. The other tradition with Labor Day weekend is that we unofficially say goodbye to summer! (Though technically fall doesn’t start until Sept. 23.) It has been good beach weather and we will take it, and maybe, just maybe, we will have a

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As always, I would love to hear from our readers. Feel free to call me anytime at 603-935-5096 to discuss local issues or to place an ad.

Larry Marsolais is the general manager of the Seacoast Scene and the former president of the Hampton Rotary Club.

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MAPPED OUT 18 Beaches, restrooms, where to walk your dog and more

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On Saturday, Aug. 25, from noon to 2:30 p.m., on the grounds of the Tuck Museum, the Hampton Historical Society will host the 17th annual Pig Roast fundraiser. The menu will include roast pork, applesauce, homemade baked beans, brown bread, salads and lots of desserts. For those not partial to pork, there are other choices from the grill. There is music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and many activities to keep the kids busy. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students ages 9 to 16 – children 8 and under eat free of charge when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Tickets are available at Marelli’s Market, the Hampton Parks & Recreation offices, the Tuck Museum and Provident Bank. Call the Tuck Museum 929-0781.

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A tribute act triple bill includes U2 doppelgangers Joshua Tree, Dead Letter Office doing REM and Michael Troy channeling Elton John. The event’s a benefit for Seacoast soccer development, with a 3x3 competition sponsored by the UNH men’s team, a human foosball game and kids’ activities like face painting and a bouncy house. Go Sunday, Aug. 26, 3 p.m., Cisco Brewers, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth. Tickets $5 and up (free for ages 13 and under) at eventbrite.com.

Smokin’ On Sunday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 6 p.m., Smuttynose Brewing Company will host its first barbeque competition, Smutty BBQ Smokeshow, to support the Hampton Fire Fighters Charitable Organization. The competition will feature professional and “backyard” barbeque teams that will compete to smoke the best ribs. The professional competitors are Hayseed Restaurant, Messy Mike’s BBQ, Huntspoint BBQ, Boogalows BBQ, Ore Nell’s, The Goat, and Smokin’ Bettys. These contestants will be joined by teams from the Hampton Fire Department and Hampton Police Department. There will be no admission fee to this event; the ribs for the people’s choice judging portion will be available for $2. Guests will also enjoy music by local band Red Tail Hawk, delicious Smuttynose and Smuttlabs beer and a cornhole tournament.

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And other free fun after dark by Rob Levey

The days are getting shorter, which means the nights are longer, but what is there to do after the sun sets that won’t hurt your wallet? Plenty, it turns out, with free beachside concerts and movies still happening even as summer winds down, along with a few more fireworks shows. Just strolling along the beach? Consider star-gazing. In the mood for art? There are festivals, open galleries and art walks, too. So go ahead and leave your wallet at home. Here’s the lowdown on fun things to do for free for the rest of the summer in and around the Seacoast.

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Fireworks is probably one of the most fun things enjoyed by families and people of all ages, which makes Hampton Beach the perfect location in the coming weeks. These displays take place every Wednesday night between 8:15 and 9:30 p.m. “There are 18 fireworks displays over the course of the summer and they are all pretty spectacular,” said John Kane, Hampton Beach Village District marketing director. “Fireworks at the beach culminates with a big display on Labor Day weekend, the symbolic end to the summer season.” Remaining dates in the schedule are Wednesdays, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29, as well as special shoots for Labor Day on Sunday, Sept. 2, and for the Seafood Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8. For more information, visit hamptonbeachguide.com. Salisbury Beach is another great place to catch some fireworks, as these displays take place every Saturday night at 10:15 p.m. through Sept. 1. They’re planned by the nonprofit Salisbury Beach Partnership. Board Director Kathy Aiello referred to their firework displays over the ocean as “a magical treasure that tops off the perfect summer evening of fun.” “Families, couples and friends can all gather on the beach with their toes in the sand to enjoy a spectacular and romantic display that lights up the sky along this magnificent stretch of Massachusetts’ seacoast,” she said. To learn more, visit mysalisburybeach. com.

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Of course, no summer is complete without some music, especially if it is free, and there are several locations throughout the Seacoast that host summer concert series. At Salisbury Beach, free concerts take place every Saturday before the fireworks with starting times of either 7 or 7:30 p.m. with about 2,000 people in attendance at each one. The final concert will feature Aerochix, a female Aerosmith tribute band, on Sept. 1. Prior to that, though, is the ninth annu-

al Ramble, an all-day music festival on Saturday, Aug. 25, that will feature Adam Ezra Group and nine other bands at Salisbury Beach center. Adam Ezra, songwriter for the folkinspired rock band Adam Ezra Group, is a founder of RallySound, the non-profit organization that hosts the Ramble. Every year, Ezra personally invites some of the group’s favorite musicians throughout the Northeast to donate their time and talent to the festival, which supports veterans. Through donations by those in attendance, proceeds from this year’s Ramble music festival will benefit the New England Center & Home for Veterans. NECHV helps homeless veterans move into safe, permanent housing where they receive health care, counseling and job training. “The Ramble is a joint effort between the Adam Ezra Group and Salisbury Beach Partnership,” said Aiello. “Adam plans all of the music, vendors and activities that attract some 5,000 festival-goers — all to support homeless veterans.” The Ramble features live music, beach yoga, fun activities and games on and around the beach before Adam Ezra Group takes the stage around 8 p.m. There will be live performances on two outdoor stages starting at 2 p.m. Additional event components include craft vendors, a new wellness area, “Ramble Town” (nonprofit booths) and a cookie bake-off. All remaining music events are capped off by fireworks over the ocean at 10:15 p.m. Whether you attend the Ramble or another of the remaining family-friendly, free concerts, Aiello said the backdrop of Salisbury Beach cannot be beat. “The concerts or Bands on the Beach are literally at the edge of the sand with the ocean as your backdrop,” she said. “On a beautiful summer night, there is no better place to see a free concert with quality music from some of the region’s most popular and sought-after bands.” More information may be found at mysalisburybeach.com. 8

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7 At the Sea Shell Stage in Hampton Beach, there is music nearly every night in the summer, thanks in part to Glen French — he’s the man responsible for booking the acts. “I was originally charged with this responsibility back in 1983 when I became the president of the Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce,” French said. “I sought the assistance of Jack Knox to assist me and he later became ‘the voice’ of Hampton Beach in all the Village District promotions for Hampton Beach.” When Knox died suddenly from a heart attack in 2010, French said he resumed a more prominent role in scheduling the music acts. This summer he booked a wide variety of music with country every Thursday. He said they also feature show bands, jazz, and big bands (50-piece orchestras) with rock ’n’ roll bands being the most popular. Funding for the entertainment now comes from the Hampton Beach Village District, whereas in years past the local Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and private individuals were responsible. Its evolving history is part of what excites French about the venue. “The Sea Shell Stage has been hosting band concerts for over a century — I believe they first started in the late 1800s,” French said. “Generations have grown up with the concerts on the beach. Grandparents now return with their children and attend the concerts nightly. The stage is the center of the beach and all that takes place there.” For French, the excitement of booking shows is the end result, which he said is “the happiness that it brings others.” If there is a challenge, it is in exactly whom to select to perform at the Sea Shell Stage. “Not everybody enjoys every band, but most bands have a following,” he said. “I get hundreds of requests to perform every year, and while I try to see all [of the acts]

personally, I often rely on the opinions of others whom I trust. I don’t have enough dates to have every band that wants to perform — that’s the hard part. I don’t like disappointing others.” There are two shows each night. The first show is from 7 to 8 p.m. and the second show is from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Remaining night shows include: Thursday, Aug. 23: The Mychael David Project – country Friday, Aug. 24: Hampton Beach Talent Competition Saturday, Aug. 25: Hampton Beach Talent Competition Sunday, Aug. 26: Hampton Beach Talent Competition Monday, Aug. 27: The Reminisants – oldies Tuesday, Aug. 28: Mike & Me – The Vic Paul Show Wednesday, Aug. 29: The Continentals Thursday, Aug. 30: Angela West and Showdown – country Friday, Aug. 31: Good Stuff – soul Saturday, Sept. 1: HELP – Beatles tribute band Sunday, Sept. 2: The Continentals Monday, Sept. 3: The Reminisants – oldies To learn more, visit hamptonbeach.org.

In Dover, the 2018 Cochecho Arts Festival is in full swing and has been since the summer of 1987 when the Dover Chamber accepted the challenge of matching an anonymous donation to produce a summer concert series. “With the Cochecho Arts Festival now thriving, the Chamber has met the challenge,” said Katie MacKinnon, president of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. Delivering six full weeks of free entertainment for all ages, these performances attract more than 10,000 people to Henry Law Park during the course of the summer. Incorporating all manner of events, the Cocheco Arts Festival is particularly 10

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When it comes to free, you probably can’t beat simply looking up at the night sky as you stroll along the beach. But what if you want to know a little more about what you’re looking at? In this case, you might want to connect with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, which provides a

wealth of ideas on how to maximize one’s enjoyment of the local nighttime sky. According to NHAS Vice President Tom Cocchiaro, there may be no better place to witness this miracle than the beaches along the greater Seacoast, most of which are far removed from artificial light. “My favorite spot is near the Seacoast Science Center where there is small bumpout that is completely dark and perfect for stargazing,” he said. “Mars is visible without a telescope and appears as an orange ball.” And there’s so much more to see with just a standard telescope, including Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, which Cocchiaro said are very close to Earth right now. “It is possible to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with a standard telescope,” he added. For those interested in purchasing a telescope, he said a fine piece of equipment can bought for about $100 to $200. In addition to the planets, the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak on Aug. 13, but there is still a chance to see it through Aug. 24. The best time to see it is in the early morning hours before the sun comes up, according to Cocchiaro. “This is when the Earth’s orbit is effectively leaning into the shower of meteors as they wrap their way around us,” he said. “At peak times, you can see 60 meteors in an hour.” Hosting numerous events throughout the year, including sidewalk astronomy events, NHAS is also involved with local libraries along the Seacoast through its Library Telescope Program. “This is a program throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine that provides telescopes through local libraries,” said Cocchiaro. “Telescopes are available for public use at almost every library along the Seacoast.” Regarding his own personal star- 12

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10 gazing experiences, Cocchiaro cited a favorite. While looking out from his favorite spot near the Seacoast Science Center, he said he noticed, quite suddenly, a large “fuzzy blob.” As it turned out, what he witnessed was the massive gas explosion from Comet Holmes. “This was an extremely rare, once in a lifetime sight,” he said. “What I saw was the light from the comet suddenly grow by 100 times from the gas explosion.” As for the story behind NHAS, a wholly volunteer organization, it was founded in the early 1980s. He said much of its purpose is to interest young people in science. “At the heart of the Society is the desire to look at the miracle of our place in the universe,” he said. Among its many special features, NHAS has specialized telescopes for looking at the sun. “They make it possible for people to observe solar flares and solar prominences,” he said. NHAS membership is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. There are members who are experts in astronomy, astrophotography, telescope building and optics. Annual dues are $30, which gives members access to the club observatory and substantial discounts on Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazines. For more information, or to see when NHAS might visit the Seacoast, visit nhastro.com.

Though summer is coming to an end, there’s still more free fun to be had at the beach. According to John Kane, Hampton Beach Village District marketing director, there are activities at Hampton Beach near-

ly every day through the summer, including the previously mentioned fireworks shows and concerts. “They are family-oriented and they are all free,” he said. One popular free nighttime activity that you can still take advantage of is Monday Night Movies on the Beach; the last one is on Monday, Aug. 27, and begins at 8 p.m. “Every Monday, families bring lawn chairs and blankets and spread out for movies right on the beach,” said Kane. “These Monday movie events are like an old-fashioned drive-in, but with the added comfort of spreading out on the beach.” Other upcoming free activities include the Hampton Beach Talent Competition, which takes place at 7 p.m. at the Sea Shell Stage on Aug. 24, Aug. 25 and Aug. 26. [For more about that event, see the story on p. 24.] To learn what else may be happening for free at Hampton Beach — there is plenty to do during the day, too — visit hamptonbeach.org. At Salisbury Beach, there is no shortage of things to do for free in the remaining weeks of summer. There’s one Movie Night left at Salisbury Beach, too. It has been one of their most popular free nighttime activities, according to Lisa Pearson, planning director for Salisbury Beach. “This is held on the beach on the opposite side of the stage,” she said. “We offer movies for all different ages and are trying to reach a wide audience with these.” “We have had a great crowd for these but always room for more people,” she added. The final movie of the season will be Guardians of the Galaxy on Tuesday, Aug, 28, at 7:25 p.m. In addition to movies, fireworks and music at night, seniors have a chance to enjoy free activities just a little bit 13

12 earlier in the day at Salisbury Beach. These activities include shuffle board, cornhole and more. To learn more about activities at Salisbury Beach, visit mysalisburybeach.com.

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Held on the first Friday of each month in Exeter, First Friday takes place between 5 and 8 p.m. and features gallery receptions, art openings and kids’ activities. Hosted by TEAM (Town Exeter Arts Music) and parent organization Arts Industry Alliance, the next First Friday is Sept. 7. Live music is at the heart of these lively town-wide events with award-winning Cold Engines scheduled to perform on the Bandstand in downtown Exeter from 5 to 8 p.m. To learn more about TEAM, visit teamexeter.com. Located on Main Street in Amesbury, Riverwalk Gallery offers several evening classes in the coming weeks during which time the gallery itself will remain open, too, for browsing (and buying). Dates on which the gallery will remain open late — generally 8 p.m. — include Sept. 13, Sept. 16, Sept. 20 and Sept. 23. The gallery features locally handcrafted artisan jewelry, photography, pottery, beeswax candles, local honey, organic body care products and more. According to owner Carolyn Ramm, the town itself is worthy of a visit and perfect for an evening stroll. “Downtown Amesbury has a spectacular waterfall right in the middle of downtown — the Upper Millyard — and a river-walk along the Powwow River down to the Merrimack,” she said. “There are so many beautiful sights to see.” To learn more, visit riverwalkartgallery. com.

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What attracted you to this position at the Chamber? I fell in love with Exeter and the Seacoast over 20 years ago, and my family and I have made this place our home. Having lived and worked in the community, I knew the Chamber had a strong reputation and a unique opportunity. I was excited to build on that foundation to ensure this is a vibrant place.

In your role at the Chamber, what are your biggest goals in the next year? The mission of the Chamber is to engage businesses, organizations and the community to promote local commerce and culture. I look forward to working with Chamber members and the community to be mission-driven and member-focused. We have signs on the window and around our office that say, “What Can the Chamber Do for You?” My goal is to connect with members,

not-yet-members, and the community in all of our 10 towns to help them be successful. I feel like many of us want the same thing — to make sure the Exeter area remains a vibrant community to live, work and play — and I am excited to work toward those goals.

I worked with New Futures as deputy director and vice president of administration and programs and held roles with the American Cancer Society in New Hampshire. I am also an alumni of Leadership NH.

What challenges do you foresee for the Chamber, if any? While each community in our service area has its own identity, challenges and opportunities, the reality is they are all dependent on one another in multiple ways. When we use this regional lens, work together and acknowledge that the “tide lifts all boats,” all our businesses and our communities win.

When did you move here? My husband and I moved to the Seacoast in 1997. We stayed in downtown Exeter while he was interviewing for a position at Exeter Orthopaedics, which is now Access Sports Medicine, and we instantly fell in love with the community. We knew this is where we were supposed to be. Twenty-two years later he is still a physician assistant at Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics.

How has your time been at the Chamber so far? We have a great team at the Chamber. Our staff, board and ambassadors are all committed to our mission. Bobbi Vandenbuckle is our director of member services and knows everyone in the community. Jessica Martin is our director of events and marketing, and she is doing a tremendous job telling our story and putting together some wonderful events for members and the community. One event I am very excited about is the PowderKeg Beer & Chili Fest on Oct. 6, which we host in collaboration with Exeter Parks & Rec. What is your professional background? I feel like each step on my professional journey has led me to the Chamber. I served 10 years as the executive director of Leadership Seacoast. In that role, I had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the region’s most influential and involved leaders while gaining an understanding of various issues that impact us. Prior to Leadership Seacoast,

Are you from the Seacoast? Not originally, but I have come to call this area our home.

Where did you grow up? I grew up on Long Island in Valley Stream, New York, and went to Ithaca College. After college I moved to Atlanta, where I earned a master’s in public health.

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What do you love the most about the greater Seacoast? Honestly, there is nowhere else in New Hampshire I would rather be. I love the sense of community, support and connection here. There is also so much to explore in this region by foot, train, car or boat. I love the shopping, pick-yourown farms, restaurants, arts and culture, outdoor trails and history that surrounds us. What is your favorite activity? We love getting out on the water to explore the rivers and lakes by boat, paddleboard or kayak — that’s where you’ll find me, my husband and two daughters. — Rob Levey Know someone awesome? If you know someone in the community who is doing great things, the Scene wants to know! Send your suggestions to editor@ seacoastscene.net and your favorite cool person might end up on this Get To Know... page!

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What it is: Hampton Beach provides plenty of opportunities throughout the summer to enjoy more than just the sandy beach and crisp Atlantic waters. For this adventure, I took advantage of the various events going on throughout the day provided by the Hampton Beach Village District including events from the annual week-long Children’s Festival, a free concert put on at the Sea Shell Stage and the weekly fireworks display. What I did: This was one of my more impromptu adventures. After spending the morning at the beach I realized that the abundance of activities going on throughout the rest of the day here were far too good to pass up, so I embraced it. I began my adventure by watching the Extreme Air of New Hampshire jump rope display at the Sea Shell Stage directly behind the Hampton sand. Although I showed up about halfway through the routine, the extreme acrobatic display was enough to quickly capture my interest, as well as the attention of everyone within range of the spectacular performance. The show concluded with a double-Dutch speed display with feet flying fast enough to make your head spin. As the show ended, the general consensus was that of astonishment at the athletic talent we had just witnessed. The host concluded the segment by inviting all of the children watching to the stage to try their hand at jumping rope. With a bit of a gap in time before the next event, I took the opportunity to venture across the street to JB’s Seafood for a drink and a bite to eat. As I took the last bites of my fish sandwich dinner, the music of The Reminisants called me back to the stage, where I spent the next couple of hours enjoying the classic tunes from the late 1950s to early ’90s. From my wooden bench seat I saw audience members both young and old swinging and dancing along to the music.

From an older couple dancing near the front of the stage, to parents introducing their young children to the songs of days past, the band perfectly represented their name of “The Reminisants” as audiences were brought back decades into the past with the encapsulating beats of their tunes. From where I sat it seemed like the majority of the audience consisted of older couples, but I was also struck by the youth in the crowd, considering the niche of the music being played — but all that really mattered was how thoroughly everyone seemed to enjoy the free concert. With the beaches cleared and prep work beginning at 4:30 that afternoon, the band wrapping up their performance, and the sun going down, it was time for the main event. Now, I’ll be honest, I have never really seen the appeal of fireworks in the past besides the traditional obligation to view a show every Fourth of July, and the occasional New Year’s Eve. I have seen fireworks from a field, the top of a hill, over a lake, and once a couple of New Years ago at Hampton Beach for their annual celebration, but I have never seen them as anything more than loud, bright explosions that cause my dog to make a mess all over the floors every year. Still, I was optimistic. The only other time that I had watched a firework display at Hampton was in sub-zero temperatures during which I found myself to be highly underdressed for the occasion, although the show itself was better than most, so I

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first rocket was launched. Rather quickly I realized that there is something about the black, expansive backdrop of nothing but ocean and air, and the crisp salt air, that comes together to enhance the spec-

the beach made for an amazing show that rivaled even the most spectacular firework display that I personally had ever seen … all of this only enhanced by the fact that I could actually feel my fingers and toes as compared to my New Year’s experience at Hampton Beach. With the finale of ear-drum-ringing blasts lighting up the night sky, the spectacle worked as a grand conclusion to a spectacular day at the beach.

Who else would enjoy this: With different free events and shows put on all throughout the summer, there is something for everyone at Hampton Beach. From old-school concerts with music from years past to the annual Children’s Festival to the weekly fireworks display, there is more going on at Hampton Beach than the sandy beaches and frigid Atlantic waters. Check out this week’s cover story, starting on p. 6, for more fun ideas, and don’t forget about the Hampton Beach Talent Show coming up this weekend — details are on p. 24. Extreme Air of New Hampshire. Photo by Andrew Clay.

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It’s time again for Hampton Beach to find a singing star. The 14th Annual Hampton Beach Talent Competition will held Aug. 24, Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. on the Sea Shell Stage along Ocean Boulevard, where vocalists from all around the New England region and beyond will compete for first-, second- and third-place cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300, respectively. “As far as I know, we have the highest prize money of any of these competitions around, and we’re right on the beach. It’s a really beautiful, open, lovely venue at the Sea Shell Stage,” said Maureen Buckley, Hampton Beach Village District commissioner. The competition begins Friday, Aug. 24, with 18 entertainers under the age of 18 performing in the Junior Competitors category semi-finals. Day 2 will consist of 24 senior competitors all vying for a spot in Sunday’s grand finale, where both senior and junior contestants will compete for their corresponding grand prizes. A panel of judges will select the winners based on three key factors: vocal ability, stage presence and entertainment value. “We’ve had people who had good voices but the stage presence was extraordinary so sometimes they win second or third prize because they just captured the audience,” said Buckley. Performers can be age 10 and older, and no type of music is off limits. “We have all different genres — last year an opera singer won. It was an older gentleman and he was unbelievable. We have a mix of genres and we like everything. If

you’re good then you’re good no matter what the genre is,” said Buckley The event is free to attend and open to the public, and Buckley said they typically have a great audience turnout. “It’s wonderful. I love to see the crowd that can’t even sit down because it’s so full,” said Buckley. One thing that audiences will not see performing in the competition will be last year’s winner. “As long as they don’t win they can come back and try again. We’re going to have a fantastic show this year because we have a lot of really good people in it. I picked up a couple of new young ladies this year who are unbelievable so that’s going to be good,” said Buckley, who noted that there will be performers returning for another shot at the grand prize this year. The talent competition makes a point to limit artists to performing exclusively through vocals with background music playing from a recording and not through manual instrumentation to keep stage presence judging bias out of the picture, according to Buckley. “It’s simple, it’s pure, there it is … can you sing or can’t you,” she said. Buckley said she often gets feedback about who the judges should have picked for winners. “It’s amazing — the people who are sitting up at the Purple Urchin right across the street and the other open areas around the boardwalk, when they’re sitting there listening too, they’ll tell me what I should have done every year. It’s a lot of fun,” she said. — Andrew Clay

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From pottery and puppetry to comics and robotics, creativity comes in all forms at the NH Maker & Food Fest, happening Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover and the nearby One Washington Mill and Henry Law Park. The event will feature more than 50 makers, including engineers, scientists, artists, craftspeople, cosplayers and others, interactive workshops, performances and about a dozen local food vendors. “It’s a celebration of all the creativity and inventiveness that happens in New Hampshire,” said museum president Jane Bard, who defines a maker as “anyone who uses creativity and imagination to make the world better.” The event was renamed this year from the Dover Mini Maker Faire, a name Bard said didn’t do the event justice. “I think ‘mini’ made people think that it was just for young people, or that it was smaller than it was, but really there’s nothing mini about it,” she said. “It’s a misnomer that it’s just for kids or families. About half the people who come are adults who come without children. It’s interesting no matter what age you are.” The exhibiting makers are individuals, students and school groups, businesses and adult hobby groups from throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts and southern Maine, who were chosen through an application process. “We try to showcase people who have a passion for what they do and are interested in engaging and educating visitors,” Bard said.

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Maker projects and topics will include robotics, artificial intelligence, art, toolmaking, lasers, books, comics, cosplay, basket weaving, astronomy, puppetry, health, soap box derby, sustainability, electronics, Lego and more. One of the groups that will be participating is the North East Ghostbusters Alliance: Taskforce Ecto. The Ghostbusters cosplayers will roam the fair, showing off their handmade costumes and props, including replica proton packs built with microcontrollers for synchronized lights and sounds and even Bluetooth capability. “There are many maker facets that go into cosplay: electronics, sewing, leather working,” group member Wayne Moulton Jr. said. “We do a lot with 3D printing, where we use modeling to make gadgets from the movie and 3D print any special parts that can’t be acquired.” Attendees can participate in workshops like making a shrink sculpture necklace, storytelling, an egg drop challenge and robotics demonstrations. There will be a number of performances on the Henry Law Park Stage, including a folk band, Irish step dancing, a ukulele group, an a capella group and a Harry Potter comedy magic act. As indicated in the event’s new name, food will be a large part of the event this year. About a dozen food trucks will be on site selling ice cream frozen with liquid nitrogen, kettle-popped popcorn,

traditional Scottish shortbread, smoothies, Jamaican specialties, cupcakes and more. “We wanted to highlight food this year because food makers are makers as well,” Bard said. “They have to be creative when it comes to the ingredients and the presentation of the food.” Attendees will also have a chance to vote for their favorite food vendor; the winner of the Fan Favorite Food Vendor award will be announced at the end of the day. Moulton, who has participated in the event for several years, said it’s been interesting to watch it “grow and diversify.” “It has tons of stuff for everyone — the robotics, the comics, the computer programs and now, this year, the food focus,” he said. “It’s cool to be able to see everyone coming together to display what they do and how it works.” — Angie Sykeny NH Maker & Food Fest When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover, and nearby areas of One Washington Mill and Henry Law Park Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Kids age 5 and under are admitted free. Visit: childrens-museum.org

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get lucky. But I wouldn’t count on that working all the time. You have to find and fix what I think is a bad connection. The most likely problem is that you have a loose or corroded battery terminal end. That’s where the cable attaches to the battery. We see this a lot on older cars. And on a lot of older GM cars, like your Oldsmobile, the terminal ends are on the side of the battery where they can be hard to see and examine. So even though your battery was checked, that could have been missed. I know, because I’ve missed it. If you want to test this theory, next time the car fails to start, have someone turn the key while you jiggle those two battery terminal wires, one at a time. If that makes it start, you’ve found the problem. Then you can have somebody remove, clean and tighten the terminal ends, and you should be all set. If the terminal ends are tight and perfectly clean, then you could have a bad ground. A good ground between the battery and the chassis or engine block is necessary in order for electricity to flow from the battery to the starter. And if your ground cable or clamp is old and corroded, that could intermittently prevent the car from starting. Rather than try to find the problem and fix it, it’s often easier in these cases to simply run a new ground wire from the negative battery terminal to the engine.

It could be a bad starter, but I think if it was the starter, the problem would have recurred more often. So I think it’s a bad connection. Dear Car Talk: I recently bought a 2018 car that I love driving. However, my new car, and every other car that I test drove, has far more gadgets, lights and symbols than my old (2006) car had. Do you have any ideas on the best way to master all these new gadgets? — Sally It’s not easy, Sally. We are going through a technological revolution right now. While it’s resulting in safer cars, it’s also creating a learning curve for lots of new car buyers. Unfortunately, we’re in the phase of this revolution where humans still need to interact with and control the technology. At some point, it’ll all be invisible, and just work perfectly in the background. You may be old enough to remember when computers required you to “program” them for specific tasks. Now, you just point and click. But for now, we have two recommendations. One is to find the person at your dealership who specializes in technology. Almost every dealership has one of these people now, because the car salesmen are naturally inclined to make something up when they don’t know the answer. And that wasn’t going well.

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AT 180 RESTAURANT AND BAR 180 Restaurant and Bar (180 Lafayette Road, North Hampton) is a laidback restaurant with a family atmosphere and a wood-fire oven. General Manager Dylan Anderson talked to the Scene about his favorite dishes, his push for humane ingredients and the restaurant’s homemade meatballs and sauce. Photos courtesy of Dylan Anderson.

How long has 180 Restaurant and Bar been around? Nine years this May. The two owners [Brendon MacMahon and Graham Pellerin] didn’t have any restaurant experience, but they came together as friends and were like, “Let’s see if we can make this work.” Our owners still work [here] three days a week. What makes 180 Restaurant and Bar unique? There are a lot of different things that go into that, but I would say it’s mostly our family atmosphere. All of our servers have been here for a while, and we’ve got many regular customers. On the food side it’s definitely the wood-fire oven out front. We do mostly pizza [in it], but we do one of our specialty dishes as well, the Fired Up Wings, which is a house marinade, close to teriyaki but a little more mild. We do that with caramelized onions on top, and then shredded Parmesan cheese, all served over a crispy flatbread with garlic oil. One of the owner’s moms comes in and makes the meatballs and sauce homemade, so that’s something

that definitely sets us apart. We’ve been pushing toward gluten-free [items], and personally I’ve been pushing toward more sustainable and humane treatment of animals and plant products; our meats are switching over to a company called Niman Ranch, and they were voted the most humane treatment of animals across the country. It’s really important to me; in the food industry in general there’s a big push to bring that family touch back to food. Instead of going out and getting the same steak at six other places that’s been refrozen six or seven times, let’s keep it fresh, let’s keep it moving. What is your personal favorite dish? Why? What does it pair well with? I always get the 180 Burger. We do a house cream cheese blend, with either goat or blue cheese and herbs. We melt that on top of a burger — our burgers are a really nice Angus chuck blend, and all our sandwiches and burgers come with a side of fries or your choice of onion rings, side salad, roasted potatoes and so on. [The 180 Burger] comes with the herbed blue cheese or goat cheese on top, and then we

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top that with caramelized onions. What is a dish everyone should try? What makes it the best choice? Definitely go for the pizza and the Fired Up Wings. Our best-selling [pizzas] are the Italian Sausage, which is a red base, shredded mozzarella, sausage, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and basil. And my personal favorite is the Rockingham, which is a white base — garlic oil base — [with] a little bit of seasoned salt, shredded mozzarella, bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions and blue cheese. Other than that, definitely try out our nachos! Our nachos are some of the best on the Seacoast. What is an essential skill needed to run a restaurant? Anybody can learn to cook; anybody can learn to bartend. I think the hardest part about running a restaurant is managing the people, making sure that people want to come in to work, having a happy work environment, not necessarily always coming down on people and making it so strict that there’s no fun in it. You

can taste the creativity and the love [in the food] if you give people a little freedom, instead of just keeping them under a tight yoke. People want to come to work [here], they have a lot of fun working. A lot of the time they come in on their off days to come hang out; we all enjoy each other.

What is your favorite part of being on the Seacoast? Clearly, the beach. I can’t argue that. Location-wise, we get so many different types of people, whether it be tourists or people from Rye, all the way up and down the coast. People will drive 30 minutes up and down the coast to come see us. — Alison Downs Give props to your favorite restaurant! If you love a local eatery and want to see it featured on this page, send your suggestion to editor@ seacoastscene.net. Seacoast Eats highlights restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and anywhere else you can get great food in Hampton, Rye, Seabrook and Salisbury.

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try a risotto recipe, this version proved simple and was quite successful. Though it did take a bit of time at the stove, the recipe’s finished product was savory and delicious. Plus, it made for even better leftovers. I also found this dish to be very kid-friendly. The ham and corn are familiar ingredients, and the risotto base was a sumptuous alternative to our regular servings of jasmine rice. I took some ingredient shortcuts with the recipe, using a ham steak that I cut up instead of shredded smoked ham, and using shredded white cheddar cheese instead of try-friendly, and minced onions instead of freshly grating it myself. I also used frozen a shallot, which I forgot to pick up at the corn kernels to make the recipe extra pan- store. Despite my slight alterations, this recipe 8 ounces shredded smoked 2 minutes. Season with salt was unbelievably delicious. Though I kept ham and pepper. Then, add 1 cup second-guessing how well it was coming 4 ounces white cheddar of stock and cook, stirring along during the cooking process, the rich, cheese, grated (about 1 until absorbed, 5 to 6 mincreamy texture of the risotto was the percup) utes. Repeat two more times fect foil to the sweetness of the corn and the with the chicken stock. Then, smokiness of the ham. The slight saltiness Directions: add remaining cup stock and of the cheese added another layer of flavor. In a large saucepan, heat corn and cook, stirring, until Though I wasn’t a huge fan of how long oil over medium heat. Add rice is tender and corn is I spent over the stove on a hot summer day, shallot and garlic and cook, cooked through, 5 to 7 minthis is a recipe I’m certain to work into my stirring occasionally, until utes. Stir in ham and cook fall dinner rotation, like switching up the softened, approximately 1 until warmed through, 1 to 2 corn for more seasonal veggies. to 2 minutes. Add rice and minutes. Remove from heat As prepared, the finished meal was a cook, stirring until opaque, 2 and stir in cheese until melted. huge hit with my husband and kids, and to 4 minutes. Add wine and Season with salt and pepper what little leftovers remained were quickly cook, stirring occasionally, and serve immediately. gobbled up the next day for lunch. until liquid is absorbed, 1 to — Lauren Mifsud

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On Aug. 8, I saw my first display of pumpkin beer. It made me angry. No offense to pumpkin beer, but I’d like it to kindly get out of my face. I’ll check back in on pumpkin beer in October when I stop sweating. For now, though, let’s keep drinking like it’s summer, because it is. Ryan Maiola, marketing director for Henniker Brewing Co., knows a thing or two about summer brews. I asked him how he’s quenching his thirst this summer.

[Henniker featured Picnic, a strawberry rhubarb sour ale, at the New Hampshire Brewer’s Festival earlier this summer. The brewery uses locally grown strawberry and rhubarb from Bardo Farm in Croydon Describe your perfect summer brew. in this brew. Henniker also introduced a BelMy perfect summer brew is crisp, clean, gian-Style Witbier, Sprout, which is bright refreshing, lighter-bodied and lower ABV. It’s and refreshing. Maiola said to look for notes generally a beer I can sit down with on a hot of lemon, orange and coriander.] day and enjoy more than one of in a 12-ounce or 16-ounce can. If I can pair it with barbeWhat are you drinking right now? cue, even better. Right now I am drinking the latest batch of our rotating IPA series, Wait a Minute. … What styles of beer do you gravitate Other than always being a 6-percent ABV toward in summer? IPA, Wait a Minute is a completely different I can be all over the place during the sum- beer from batch to batch, which gives us a litmer but generally I will gravitate toward tle more flexibility to be creative…. Visit our Kolsches, goses, sours, pale ales, session website (hennikerbrewing.com) to see a full IPAs, and pilsners. description of each batch, including hop profile, malt profile, yeast strain and tasting notes. Any particularly unique summer brews you have enjoyed? Jeff Mucciarone is a senior account execFrom Henniker, my go-to beers during the utive with Montagne Communications, where summer are our newest year-round beer, Hen- he provides communications support to the niker Kolsch, our dry-hopped sour ale, Sour New Hampshire wine and spirits industry. Flower, and our session IPA, Miles & Miles. All three … have very different flavor profiles but all hit on being clean, refreshing, and sesBeer, BBQ & Charity sionable…. A couple of my summer go-to’s Is there a better combination than beer are the Czech Pilsner from [Moat Mountain and barbecue? Not that I know of. SmutSmokehouse & Brewing Co.] and Salinity tynose Brewing Co., 105 Towle Farm Now! from [Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Co. in Road in Hampton, will host its first barWest Ossipee]. becue competition Sunday, Aug. 26, from Tell me more about Sour Flower. Sour Flower is a really approachable sour ale with tropical fruit notes up front and a lemony tartness on the back end. It finds a nice balance without too much acidity and at 5-percent ABV you can easily take down a couple 16-ounce cans on a hot day.

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Along the coast, you’ve likely come across seagulls engaged in all sorts of entertaining behavior-squawking, vying for food (maybe yours!) and side-eyeing strangers. Local author and publisher Heather Steffens captures their familiar antics in 10 Hungry Seagulls, a coastal crime story — in picture book form — that entertains and educates. “I just love bringing joy to children,” said Steffens. She wrote and illustrated the story with kids of all ages in mind, whether they’re learning how to count or they already know how and just want to read about something as universal as seagulls stealing lunches. Steffens is able to observe seagulls frequently as a citizen of Hampton Beach. Originally from Rhode Island, Steffens moved to England when she met her husband. They then moved to Wichita, Kansas for two years, and then Toronto, Ohio, for a decade. One day, while visiting family in New England, Steffens and her husband stopped at the house of a friend in Hampton Beach. They were there for only two hours when a casual conversation with their friend about prices of homes nearby led them to realize there was a house next door that was feasible for them to purchase. “We saw it and bought it before we left the beach,” she said. But you don’t need to live near the beach to find 10 Hungry Seagulls accessible. You don’t even need to be able to read, which was something Steffens considered when deciding how to balance words and pictures in the book. “The pictures have a lot of weight,” said Steffens. “I like making sure the story can be understood without words so that kids can understand even if they’re unable to read yet.”

Steffens also likes the pictures to do more than reflect the written story. “You want there to be surprises in the pictures,” she said. “There’s a crab who has her own story line only through pictures in 10 Hungry Seagulls. … She will have a companion book that focuses on her story.” Steffens has been passionate about creating picture books for over a decade. “I guess for the last 20 years I wanted to write a picture book and I got super serious six years ago and learned the art of it,” she said. “This particular story came to me four years ago. I was in the tub, thinking about how I could take a common animal and write a story about them.” She said she enjoys children’s books she’s seen that do so, such as Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus by Mo Willems. “One of my favorite things to do is watch seagulls steal lunches — a little

naughty of me,” she said. When she observed the way seagulls gather, where one seagull lands in an area, and then others begin to flock to the same spot in increasing numbers, she had the idea to make teaching counting a part of the book. When the idea came to her, she couldn’t wait to get it down. She grabbed the closest paper on hand — wrapping paper — and began. “I think the inspiration is always my favorite part,” said Steffens. “[The ideas] come to me in flashes.” Steffens found other aspects of the development of a picture book more challenging. “Actually finishing it and overcoming all the obstacles … I cried a lot,” she said. “The hardest part is keeping the faith that you’re gonna get there.” She said that listening to feedback in critique groups can be challenging but stressed its importance. “You get together with people also working on writing and you get good and bad feedback and learn how to tell which is which,” she explained. Steffens met Joyce Johnson, her business partner, in a critique group that Joyce formed and Steffens joined through the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a resource Steffens recommends to aspiring children’s book writers. Together, they formed their own publishing company, Kid Lit Publishing, in Hampton. Steffens is art director and events coordinator, and Johnson is editor and publisher.

10 Hungry Seagulls was published through Kid Lit Publishing, which made the publishing process much simpler than it could have been otherwise, according to Steffens. “Traditional publishing is very difficult,” she said. “The average person probably spends 10 years working at it before they’re published.” Steffens also said that forming Kid Lit Publishing made sense to her as someone who’s always been a bit of an entrepreneur and owned her own businesses as an artist, especially because writers often have to market their own books through traditional publishing anyway. Having more creative license is also a benefit to owning a publishing company. With traditional publishing, the writer has less control. “The art sometimes becomes no longer yours, and becomes part of something bigger,” she said. While creative license is important to Steffens, she also welcomes input. “Joyce really helps me make everything better and it’s a team effort,” she said. She also stated that Joyce took care of many of the technical aspects of starting their company. Steffens offered some tips for aspiring children’s book writers. “Read. Write. Learn. Repeat,” she said. “Critique is really important when you’re starting, and there’s a lot of websites that are very helpful. … You have to be careful of those who will take your money, so you need to research, and you need to write and write and write. You need to write a lot of garbage before you get the good stuff.” You can find out more about 10 Hungry Seagulls and Kid Lit Publishing by visiting kidlitpublishing.com. — Melissa Proulx

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I came up here, I had to keep doing the music, so I prayed to the Lord. I said, ‘Please send somebody from New Orleans to me.’” Smith’s prayers were answered in the form of Amadee Castenell and Charles Neville, two Grammy winning saxophone players. The late New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint likened Castenell to a musical American Express card. “When Amadee was in New Orleans, we didn’t leave home without him,” he told Smith during a 2014 backstage chat in Boston. Toussaint also praised Smith. “When New Orleans is represented as well as this gentleman can, we feel very good,” he said. “He’ll do us proud, and he does it with class and pizazz.” Castenell is still playing with Smith and will join him on the party cruise. Neville died in April after a year-long bat-

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ple back home will forget what you’re really like. • Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A shopping expedition will help you find gifts for those you love most. In your case, that means an extra big present for yourself. • Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a day you shouldn’t be afraid to let your imagination run wild! That’s what I do when I make up these horoscopes. • Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take time today to ease into any situation that comes up, especially when you go to try on that new pair of pants. • Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t believe everything you read, except today’s horoscope for Gemini. I swear that one is really true. Really. • Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will find yourself somewhat forgetful today, though for the life of me I can’t remember why. • Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look over your financial papers today. And while you’re at it, time to clean out the bird cage as well. • Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! So it’s not the best day to sign up for Weight Watchers. • Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Try to ignore what’s going on in your personal life, which in your case really shouldn’t be that hard.

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Retirees Marli and Paulo Ciquinel of Meleiro in southern Brazil discovered a fetishist’s dream in the vegetable garden behind their home: a 17 1/2-pound potato that has grown into the shape of a huge human foot (with six toes). The “toes” descend in size, much as human toes do, and the largest has roots that look like hair. The “foot” portion of the tuber reaches up almost to knee-height. Marli told the Mirror, “We have never seen anything like it.” Paulo said he was “a little bit scared when we harvested that potato.” The couple don’t plan to eat it.

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Tania Singer, 48, a renowned neuroscientist who is one of the world’s top researchers on human empathy, has been accused by co-workers of being ... a bully. “Whenever anyone had a meeting with her, there was at least an even chance they would come out in tears,” one colleague told Science magazine. Others said the daily working environment included threats and emotional abuse, The Washington Post reported on Aug. 12. For her part, Singer denied the most serious charges and said, “(T)he workload and pressure increasing led to stress and strain that in turn sometimes caused inadequate communication with my staff in problem situations.” The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, where Singer has her lab, granted Singer a sabbatical in 2017 and said in a statement that when she returns, “it is envisioned that Prof. Singer will head, at her own request, a considerably smaller working group for social neuroscience.”

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Trustees,” instead of “Board of Trustees” under one of the signatures. “There was this moment of laughing at it ... and the more I thought about it, the more frustrated I got, because I’m sitting on $30,000 worth of debt and they can’t take the time to use spellcheck,” he said. CMU President Tim Foster told The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel that the school will send out corrected diplomas to 2018 grads — but the typo goes back to 2012 diplomas. Those graduates can request a new diploma if they want to. “This mistake is all ours,” he said.

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Agents of Columbus (Ohio) Humane executed a warrant on a home in the Clintonville neighborhood on Aug. 14 in response to complaints about birds inhabiting the home. Columbus Humane CEO Rachel Finney told The Columbus Dispatch that concerns about the birds’ well-being were warranted: Officials found more than 600 birds inside, including macaws, African gray parrots, Amazon parrots and other species. “It’s pretty overwhelming to step into the house,” Finney said. Removal took all day, and Columbus Humane was undertaking the task of examining each bird from beak to tail. Finney said the agency would decide which birds might be adoptable after assessments are complete. As for the owner, she said, “We’re confident we’ll have charges; it’s just a matter of which charges and how many.”

habit costs him $1,300 per month, but he’s time a crow drops a cigarette butt or piece not daunted: He hopes to expand his phone of trash into a bin, it will be rewarded with a small nugget of food. The birds were set to lineup to 15. begin their duties on Aug. 17.

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Extreme measures

Your city may not have the dubious pleasure of pay-per-minute electric scooters yet, but in some places, the handy people transports have overstayed their welcome. The Los Angeles Times reported on Aug. 10 that angry residents are throwing Bird scooters off balconies, heaving them into the ocean, stuffing them in trashcans and setting them afire. Robert Johnson Bey, a Venice Beach maintenance worker, said: “Sunday, I was finding kickstands everywhere. Looked like they were snapped off.” What’s worse, the perpetrators are documenting their destruction on social media; Instagram has a Bird Graveyard account devoted to chronicles of scooter desecration. Culver City resident Hassan Galedary, 32, has a visceral reaction to the scooters: “I hate Birds more than anyone,” he said. “They suck. People who ride them suck.” However, he has stopped defacing them: “I can’t put bad energy into the world. I don’t even kick them over anymore.” Visit newsoftheweird.com.

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Dr. Jay Curt Stager and his colleagues, researchers at Paul Smith’s College, have released results from a study showing that Walden Pond, made famous by naturalist Henry David Thoreau in the mid-1800s, is an ecological disaster, thanks to human urine. The pond was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and the site in Concord, Massachusetts, draws hordes of tourists each year. But NBC News reports that swimmers urinating in the water for generations is the most likely cause of high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the pond that cause algae to spread and block the sun’s rays, devastating the fish population. The study authors suggest building a swimming pool nearby to take pressure off the pond.

In Paris, the designer of a recently installed “urinoir,” a sidewalk urinal, on the Ile Saint-Louis, says the new device offers “an eco solution to public peeing.” But Reuters reports that nearby residents and business owners are unhappy about the urinals, saying they are “immodest and ugly” and will “incite exhibitionism.” The “Uritrottoir,” a mashup of the French words for urinal and sidewalk, looks much like a plastic trash receptacle, and local mayor Ariel Weil says they’re necessary: “If we don’t do anything, then men are just going to pee in the streets.” Obsession Chen San-yuan, 69, of New Taipei City, Taiwan, has taken his gaming obsession Oops! to another level. “Uncle Pokemon,” as the Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, is footing the bill for a Feng Shui master is known around town, possible $46,000 reprint job after a recent has mounted 11 smartphones on the handlegraduate found a typo on his diploma. Alec bars of his bicycle so that he can better play Williams, former editor of the school’s Pokemon Go. United Press Internationnewspaper, was examining his sheepskin al reported that Chen sometimes stays out when he found a line reading “Coard of until 4 a.m. playing the virtual game. His SEACOAST SCENE | AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 | PAGE 46

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