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TOPSFIELD − Wood Lancaster of Topsfield now holds the Topsfield Fair record for the largest Giant Pumpkin grown in Massachusetts. Lancaster’s pumpkin topped the scales at 2,598 lbs. at the 42nd annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The record had been set...
GEORGETOWN − Ben Swartz will debut his solo album, Sacred Voices of the Cello, on Friday October 16th, with pre-releases now available at benjaminswartz. bandcamp.com/album/sacred- voices-of-the-cello. On 10/16, the album will be available for purchase on Amazon and...
WEST NEWBURY −Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Join us to learn some line dancing steps, no cowboy boots required, but you might want to bring along a friend. Kathy Spironis leads the way in this fun, easygoing program. Generously funded by the Friends of the West...
The Georgetown Senior Center will host a chronic disease self-management proram starting Wed., Oct. 21. Living with an ongoing health condition can bring everyday challenges. This supportive six-week program helps adults and caregivers learn practical ways to manage...
Sat. Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m. −1:00 p.m. Light pollution, simply put, is any unnecessary or excessive outdoor illumination. Sadly, it’s become a pervasive and ugly consequence of modern 24/7 society. Light pollution robs us of the night sky’s beauty, negatively affects the...
Celebrate America's 250th the Old South Church - Movie A Great Awakening Save this date! Extremely important information about our local history of the life of "The Forgotten Founding Father" by Kay Lee Ogden NEWBURYPORT− I recently had the pleasure of meeting with...
GEORGETOWN, Mass. – Putting the finishing touches on her daughter's creation, Jen Studer and members of the community paused for a quick photo last week at the firepit in front of the 1st Congregational Church of Georgetown. "Ella created it as her Eagle Scout...
GROVELAND, Mass. — On October 9, the Groveland Council on Aging is inviting the public to experience Seen & Heard, a portrait and storytelling project celebrating the individuality, experiences, perspectives, humor, and humanity of local older adults. The project...
TOPSFIELD, Mass. – The 2026 Topsfield Fair opens on Friday, October 2nd at 4:00pm and will run through Monday, October 12th. Highlights of America’s Oldest Fair: Giant Pumpkin Contest: An Opening Night favorite is the 42nd annual New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off....
By Kay Lee Ogden This week’s column will shine on the COA, located 51 North Street, Georgetown. Phone: 978-352-5726. The Council on Aging provides the following services/activities: Fitness - Yoga 2x weekly, chair yoga, Zumba, Tia chi, meditation, bocce, and...
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