Dover 400th's 'Voices' series, Community Power in Rye: Community news updates

Dover 400th presents ‘Voices of Dover’

DOVER — In celebration of Dover’s 400th anniversary in 2023, the 400th Committee has been working with city media services director Mike Gillis and former Foster’s Daily Democrat editor Wayne Chick to interview, film, and record for posterity some reminiscent stories from our present-day citizens. This new video series, “Voices of Dover," seeks to preserve local residents’ recollections of Dover: its people, its schools, its businesses, its memorable moments. The Committee plans to release the first video in the series on May 15, and then will release one or two new videos weekly after that, throughout 2023. Each of these interviews will feature storytelling, humor, insight, family lore and nostalgia for Dover days gone by.

The videos may be viewed at dovernh.viebit.com/index.php?folder=Dover400 or at Dover400.org. Links will also be posted on the Dover400 Facebook page. Be sure to catch each one as they’re released. The official mission of the Dover400 Committee is “to honor our past, celebrate our present, and to inspire our future through meaningful and creative community engagement." The “Voices of Dover” video project helps fulfill that mission.

Dover 400th holding Hilton descendants reunion

DOVER — On Saturday, June 24, there will be a gathering of Hilton descendants at Hilton Park in Dover at 11 a.m. The area is now a New Hampshire State Park and the site of the original settlement. The park is accessible via the Spaulding Turnpike. From Portsmouth/Newington, cross the bridge over the Piscataqua River then take Exit 6 toward Route 4 Durham. Turn left, cross the overpass over the turnpike, then at the rotary, take the third exit to Boston Harbor Road. Go approximately ½ mile to Hilton Park which has plenty of free parking, a boat ramp, picnic tables, swings, and an historic marker. Please come and meet your Hilton and Roberts cousins and bring a picnic lunch. Everyone is invited.

Field of Honor coming to Rochester

ROCHESTER — Heroism will be on display at the Rochester common, beginning May 27 and running through May 29. The event is free to the public.

Like last year, 550 full-size American flags will be dedicated to a veteran of your choosing. If you want to participate and don’t have a veteran in mind, you may allow Vouchers for Veterans to choose a Vietnam Veteran from New Hampshire or Maine who was killed in action. All flags have a yellow silk ribbon and laminated card with the veteran’s name, branch, rank, and insignia. Veterans killed while serving will be denoted by a black cross.

On Monday at 11 a.m. following the Memorial Day Parade, a small service will take place with a presentation of colors, the laying of the wreaths and a few words by Mayor Paul Callaghan and former Lt. Col. Joe Kenney of the Marine Corps. Taps will be played nightly on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 7 p.m.

Information: vouchersforveterans.org

Learn about Community Power in Rye

RYE — Rye residents can learn about Community Power, a new default power option that offers more local control, options and lower prices Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Rye Public Library. Rye Energy Committee Co-chair Howard Kalet, Co-chair Tom Pfau and Member Lisa Sweet will present and review the facts and possibilities.

Registration is not required. For more information, contact Kalet at 508-380-7898.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

ROCHESTER — The 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for the communities of Barrington, Farmington, Milton, Middleton, New Durham, Northwood, Rochester, Somersworth, Strafford, and Wakefield will be held on Saturday May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Turnkey Landfill at 18 Isinglass Drive (off of Rochester Neck Road) in Rochester. Residential drop off site for trash and yard waste is closed to accommodate this event. For information call 603-332-4096, or visit rochesternh.gov.

Lace up for our veterans

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — On Friday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m., Rick’s Run 5k walk/run will host runners locally at Spring Hill in South Berwick, Maine and virtually around the country.   Over the past seven years, Rick’s Run 5k has become a community favorite event, raising funds for  Veterans Forward (formally Veterans Count) which provides funds for Maine veterans. Information: runsignup.com/Race/ME/SouthBerwick/RicksRun5K.

Lions Club welcomes Kennebunk Savings Bank as Corn Hole Tournament sponsor

DOVER — The Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club welcomes Kennebunk Savings Bank as a Bronze Sponsor for its second annual Charity Corn Hole Tournament.

The Corn Hole Tournament, which takes place at The Barn at Dunn Farm in Berwick, Maine on Aug. 12, will benefit pediatric cancer research at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth.  Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships are available through June 14.

Last year the group raised $3,400 for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Health thanks to the local business community that rallied to support the cause.  This year’s goal is to raise $10,000 for Dartmouth Health Children’s, New Hampshire's only children's hospital. According to Sarah E. Earnest, Development Officer of the Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth is poised to have a direct and immediate impact on preventing cancer in children as a national leader in cancer research. Dartmouth researchers are working to refine approaches, protocols, and education for pediatric screening in a way that empowers doctors and parents — and saves children’s lives.

Turnout is expected to exceed 500 people, including players and spectators. Sponsors will be featured on T-shirts, banners, plus additional options.

Information: birdease.com/cornholeforacure

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Dover 400th's 'Voices' series, Community Power in Rye: Community news