The Falls Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for Underground Minerals

SOMERSWORTH — The Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Underground Minerals and More, a new shop in the heart of Downtown Somersworth, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.

Underground Minerals is a gift shop in Somersworth selling crystals, gemstone trees, and stones. In addition to stone products, they offer intuitive life coaching and healing sessions.

"We are excited to welcome Underground Minerals to Somersworth," said Chamber Executive Director, Emerson Doiron. "They offer so many cool products and sessions that bring vibrancy to the downtown area.”

The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by the owners of Underground Minerals, Stacy-Lynn Sheppard and Jeff Gudim, and Falls Chamber Ambassadors and Board Members.

Check out more about Underground Minerals here: https://undergroundminerals.com/.

Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation donates $10,000 to The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has made a $10,000 donation to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests’ Education Center at Creek Farm, in Portsmouth, N.H. This donation supports important infrastructure improvements that will benefit the thousands of people who visit the 36-acre conservation property each year.

“Creek Farm is an invaluable natural resource fortunately located right in our midst,” said Lloyd L. Hamm, President & CEO Newburyport Bank. “It provides a great workspace for a number of our area nonprofits. In addition, its serenity and natural beauty provides those that live here a beautiful place to visit and learn about nature. Much work has already been invested in both the upkeep and improvements, and that work will continue. The Charitable Foundation is pleased to make this donation to help further that effort.”

Parker Scheer expands to New Hampshire 

BOSTON, MA, May 22, 2023 – Boston personal injury law firm Parker Scheer LLP announces the firm’s expansion to New Hampshire with the addition of Portsmouth-based attorney Amanda M. Frederick. Leveraging its long history of achieving outstanding results for clients, Parker Scheer is well-positioned to assist clients with a range of injury claims in New Hampshire involving automobile accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse/neglect cases and wrongful death claims.

The firm’s Co-founding Partner, Eric J. Parker, said, “We identified a need in New Hampshire for highly skilled, experienced injury lawyers, and we noted that the Portsmouth region was particularly underserved. By expanding to the Granite State, our goal is to help individuals and families obtain justice for their injuries. Amanda shares our commitment to client service and brings strong ties to the community. We look forward to working with her and serving the greater Portsmouth area.”

A longtime New Hampshire resident, Frederick focuses her practice on a wide range of personal injury matters including automobile accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse/neglect cases, wrongful death claims and general civil litigation. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine and has litigation experience in the state and federal courts in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Frederick is actively involved in the New Hampshire legal community and is a member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice, the New Hampshire Bar Association, the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association and the Rockingham County Bar Association.

Newburyport Bank donates $1,000 to Articine

NEWBURPORT, Mass. – Newburyport Bank has made a $1,000 donation to Articine of Newfields, N.H. in support of their Healthcare Education Workshops.

“The societal importance of healthcare workers is hopefully evident to all,” said Lloyd L. Hamm, President & CEO of the Bank. “At every level, these talented individuals dedicate themselves to helping others. But that effort often takes a toll in terms of stress and trauma. Articines has stepped to the forefront to deal with this issue mixing art and medicine. It’s unique, but most importantly successful, and we’re proud to support them.”

Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation donates $15,000 in support of Piscataqua Riverfest 2023

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $15,000 as the Lead Sponsor of The Gundalow Company’s Piscataqua Riverfest 2023. The event will be held on Saturday, June, 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, N.H.

“The Piscataqua Region has an extraordinarily rich maritime history,” said Lloyd L. Hamm, President & CEO of the Bank. “It’s essential to make sure that history lives on and on, and that’s exactly what Riverfest does. It’s a great event for adults and children alike to learn about the region and its critical importance. The Charitable Foundation is proud to be the Lead Sponsor of this educational and fun event.”

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Ribbon cutting, donations to local businesses: Seacoast business news