Welcome to Leadership Seacoast

Leadership Seacoast is a six-month experiential learning program for those who want to discover how their communities function and how they can become a positive catalyst for change. Learn more about the program our alumni call “transformational, “eye-opening,” and “pot-stirring.”

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How Can New Hampshire Reverse Negative Population Trend?

BY JENNIFER WHEELER

I refer to the organization often for its quality research and thorough communication of the issues facing our state.

Its Measuring New Hampshire in 2013 report raises some thought provoking questions on public policy issues that could impact the region and our state in the areas of healthcare, public education, the economy and others. READ MORE→

Seacoast Region Struggles with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Challenges

BY JENNIFER WHEELER

The Class of 2013’s recent exploration of Health and Human Services included a presentation by Jodie Lubarsky from Seacoast Mental Health Center and Linda Paquette from New Futures.

We learned in detail about the critical mental health issues facing the region, about the impact of mental health and substance abuse issues, and the unfortunate reality that prevention and treatment programs are sparse. READ MORE→

Innovative, cost effective education needed now

BY EMILY QUIRK

I was encouraged after reading the recent opinion piece in the Exeter News-Letter penned by Mark Portu and endorsed by fellow members of the Exeter Region Cooperative School Board and its Budget Advisory Committee. READ MORE→

Air Force’s New KC-46A Air Refueling Tanker

BY LT COL WILLIAM R DAVIS

Pease Air National Guard Base, home of the New Hampshire National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing, was recently named as one of five Air National Guard locations nationwide that are being considered for the Air Force’s new KC-46A air refueling tanker. READ MORE→