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May 29, 2012
Starting this Friday, swing by the Discover Portsmouth Center to see some fantastic Shoals paintings by artist John Stobart, as well as photos by Alexandra de Steiguer, Bruce Parsons and Peter Randall.
Learn more at Seacoastonline.com.
Star Island Corporation
May 23, 2012
Star Island Corp. announced Wednesday the business partners for its upcoming regional pursuit race.
Star Island’s Chief Executive Officer Victoria Hardy said Andersen Windows will serve as the race day sponsor for the 2012 Gosport Regatta to be held Saturday, June 9, in partnership with the Piscataqua Sailing Association.
“We are using Andersen Windows in all our building renovations on Star Island now because they can stand up to the harsh environment,” Hardy said. “We are thrilled the company will serve as our race day sponsor. We also wish to thank Shops at Star for generously opening the doors of its boutiques for the event to provide an attractive line of regatta apparel, a full line of casual garments and sportswear and fascinating stories of the island history in the bookstore.”
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May 17, 2012
Check out a copy of the Thursday, May 17 edition of Foster’s Daily Democrat to see the Gosport Regatta Media Guide!
It tells you all about this years Gosport Regatta happening on Star Island Corporation in partnership with Piscataqua Sailing Association.
On the Island
May 14, 2012
Café-style offerings to enhance visitor experience
Seacoast boaters and Star Island’s overnight guests can look forward to a new level of dining service at the Isles of Shoals this summer.
“Our goal is to enhance the visitor experience at Star Island,” said John Bynum, Star Island’s new food service manager. “Step ashore, come up to the snack bar and enjoy Star Island’s signature lime rickey on the front porch of the historic Ocean Hotel. Order a picnic lunch to take back to the boat or relax on the front lawn.”
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Shoalers in the News
May 08, 2012
During the prestigious 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, former Star Island employee Christina Tosi, of Momofuku Milk Bar in New York City, walked away with the incredibly impressive Rising Star Chef of the Year award.
The Beard awards are the highest honor for North American food and beverage professionals.
Huge congratulations to you, Christina!
On the Island
May 07, 2012
Register for the Star Island Literary Festival by May 25 and save $200 off your bill!
Share the experience of literature with guest speakers that include Anita Shreve, author of The Weight of Water; Katherine Towler, author of the Snow Island trilogy; and Corwin Ericson, author of Swell.
The Star Island Literary Festival is home to creativity, imagination and the art of writing. Join us as this island experience grows into a burgeoning festival with authors, educators and those simply interested in good writing.
On the Island
May 07, 2012
Piscataqua Sailing Association Commodore James McCarthy is looking forward to a captivating race to launch the summer season as the co-host of the third annual Gosport Regatta.
“We are very excited to work with Star Island to put on a first class race that many regard as the kickoff to the sailing season on the New Hampshire Seacoast,” McCarthy said. “We also have many other events over the course of the summer.”
McCarthy and the regatta committee begin preparations for the Gosport Regatta right after the previous years’ race. The process begins with debrief to determine what went right, not so well, and gather suggestions for how to improve the racing for next year. “Our goal is to work continuously to provide the best racing as well as the best spectator experience possible,” McCarthy said.
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April 27, 2012
Shoalers in the News
April 27, 2012
Left to right – Jeremy Bell (ISSCo); Jack Farrell (SIC); Vicky Hardy (SIC); Russ Peterson (SIC); Angela Matthews (SIC); Joe Watts (SIC); Jerod Blanchett (ISSCo)
Star Island has been at the center of a lot of news this week as we get ready to kick-start the 2012 season.
Seacoast Online profiles Joe Watts, who will succeed Vicky Hardy as Star Island CEO after Hardy retires later this year to move to Seattle, Wash. to be with her family. Portsmouth Patch takes great interest in our planned green initiatives, including the use of more solar power on the island to reduce the need for fossil fuels, a reduction in energy consumed for fresh water production and wastewater treatment, fewer solid waste exports and cuts to the number of boat trips to take passengers to and from the island to reduce fuel consumption.
The Concord Monitor and TV station WMUR-9 report on Star Island’s plans to convert to solar energy
Finally, Kittery station WCSH-6 has caught wind of the exciting Star Island Literary Festival, that in its inaugural year welcomes acclaimed authors Anita Shreve, Katherine Towler and Corwin Ericson.
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April 17, 2012
With our new online application, it’s easier than ever to seek financial aid for your visit to Star this season.
The confidential program is available to individuals and families that are registered for a conference and have not received a conference scholarship. Please note awards are always partial, and depend on the number of applications received.