New Hampshire
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Community Saddened to See Another Downtown Business Close
We are noticing a very sad pattern on the Seacoast of New Hampshire that so many of our favorite places are announcing they are closing their doors for good.
Over the last few months we have heard that Stonewall Kitchen, Earth Eagle Brewing and The Franklin Restaurant will be no longer.
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What do all these places have in common? They are all located in Downtown Portsmouth where rent prices continue to increase and these businesses, that have become staples in our community, can’t keep their heads above water. For people that love downtown Portsmouth and consider it home, it is very disheartening.
Stroll is the latest downtown Portsmouth business to announce the sad news that they are closing.
I always loved Stroll’s downtown location. It’s so inviting! Right when you walk in there are brightly colored local products and to-go items adorably arranged to greet you.
They team up with other local businesses which we love to see. Sometimes they serve donuts from Donut Love. Everything is made fresh daily, including pastries from their own baker, Gusti.
They serve La Mulita coffee, which is locally roasted in Rye, NH.
They also have a great selection of fast to-go food as well as hot sandwiches, soups and empanadas (yum)!
AND they offer a wide variety of wine, beer, and specialty cocktails, along with specialty coffee and espresso drinks.
A must-try item was the vegan tuna fish sandwich. It tastes EXACTLY like real tuna fish, and is rumored to be absolutely delicious. Stroll prides themselves on having plenty of gluten free and vegan options for both breakfast and lunch.
Another crowd pleaser is their maple latte, made with real April’s maple syrup. If you know, you know.
You still have a few days to grace their downtown Portsmouth location at 15 Portwalk Place, their final day is Sunday March 9th.
Their second location will remain open at 75 Portsmouth Boulevard in the Portsmouth Office park.
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New Hampshire
Police locate missing New Hampshire teen during Portland traffic stop
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Police say they found a missing New Hampshire teen during a traffic stop in Portland on Monday.
Police say they stopped a car at the intersection of Hanover Street and Lancaster Street around 8:35 p.m.
Police say they arrested 19-year-old Wyatt Boulette of Springvale and charged him with operating after suspension or revocation and violating conditions of release. He was taken to the Cumberland County Jail.
A 17-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the car, had a warrant for his arrest. He taken Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
Wyatt Boulette (Cumberland County Jail)
Police say another passenger, a 17-year-old girl, had been reported missing in Tilton, New Hampshire. She was taken to the Portland Police Department, where she was later released to her mother.
No other details have been released at this time.
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New Hampshire
Man killed after shooting police officer, NH authorities say
A man was killed Monday in an exchange of gunfire with police in Ashland, New Hampshire, authorities said.
The office of New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said Ashland police stopped a vehicle Monday evening on Main Street. A man in the vehicle, whose name has not been released, allegedly pulled a gun.
Officials said the man shot and wounded one police officer. The man was shot during the confrontation and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officer is being treated at a hospital for a gunshot injury. No one else was hurt, authorities said.
Formella’s office is investigating the shooting alongside New Hampshire State Police.
The names of the officers involved in the incident will not be shared until interviews are completed, authorities said. The man killed in the shooting will be publicly identified after next of kin are notified and an autopsy is conducted.
No further information was immediately available.
New Hampshire
TRAENE Fitness Pickleball Brings Pickleball Courts And Wellness Options To Dover
Dover, New Hampshire is finally going to see something go into the old Ames Building, (same plaza as Hannaford) at 833 Central Avenue. It’s not just “something,” it’s a Community space we didn’t know we wanted.
Justin Grondahl is the owner of TRAENE Fitness & Pickleball and he’s opening one here in Dover. He has 63,000 square feet to make beautiful. Justin is the son of the co-founder of Planet Fitness that started right here in Dover, New Hampshire.
Justin spent some time with me here in the Townsquare Studios and told me everything we can expect.
You will not believe what he has in store for this place. It makes me want to move to Dover. (although it’s like my 2nd home – I’m here all. the. time.) Check out what his plans are:
- 10 indoor pickleball courts
- 3,000 Square Foot Classroom for Megaformer Pilates Classes
- 20,000 square feet of just gym equipment
- 2 Cold Plunges
- 3 Saunas, with three floors. Lots of people can fit into them
- Big Locker Rooms
- Red Light Beds
- Massage Chairs
- Massage Beds
- Tanning Booths
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After Justin told me all this, I asked if they will have food and drinks too because it was the only thing I could think of that they didn’t mention! He said, “yes, we’ll have something.”
What’s Up With the Penguin?
When Justin came into the studio, he had a TRAENE branded shirt that included a penguin. When I asked him why a Penguin, he said that it has always been his favorite animal because they are very tied to their Community. They never really leave and they are always together.
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Justin is already under construction of TRAENE. He said they should be open in the Fall of 2026.
Another incredible perk of being part of the TRAENE community is they are going to pick between 10 – 15 Members of the Month who are going to get rewards like:
- Renting out a race track
- Limo service to Bruins or Celtics games, whichever the member chooses
These trips will be all paid for, all free, Justin said.
New Fitness & Pickeball Center Opening Up in the Fall of 2026 in Dover, NH
As soon as I hear about when TRAENE is opening, I’ll let you know and you and I can get our pickleball team together. Justin did say sometime in the fall, but no specific date.. yet.
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