PORTSMOUTH – Cupid made an appearance in the city on the eve of Valentine s Day.
Someone, or a group of people, blanketed the city with bright red hearts overnight before the holiday Sunday.
The hearts were on letter-sized paper. They adorned businesses, restaurants, churches and more, putting smiles on the faces of residents, store owners and tourists.
A Valentine Phantom first appeared in Portland, Maine more than 40 years ago
A Valentine Phantom is believed to have first appeared in Portland, Maine, more than 40 years ago. And there were hearts again in Portland on Sunday, according to reports. The lovely tradition has spread across the country, with groups of unidentified people secretly decorating downtown areas each year.
Matt Ingersoll - Staff writer for the Hippo Press, which has a 2020 holiday shopping guide.
Emily Russman - Assistant Manager for the Hannah Grimes Marketplace in Keene, which features products from over 250 local artisans.
Alison Murphy - Owner of Concord Handmade, a pop-up shop that features local artists and makers. She is also the owner of Penumbra, which sells plants we can t kill among other local products. She is also part of the the Broaden Collective, which has the Shop Broad pop-up shop in Portsmouth, featuring wares by women-owned businesses. Businesses And Makers Mentioned On The Show:
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