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Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-two years I have had the privilege to serve my community by creating and operating The Town Common. We have overcome many obstacles, shared in many wonderful stories, participated in many local events, and...
NEWBURYPORT – Winter class registration is now open: art, music, paleontology, writing, gardening, world languages, yoga, tai chi, dancing, SAT prep, haiku, geneology, and so much more. All classes have limited space and can fill up quickly so register today to grab...
SALISBURY – Rita Parisi will present *I Am Zelda*, an original one-act play about the extraordinary life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, at Actors Studio of Newburyport at Crossroads Plaza (1 Merrill Street, Salisbury, MA) on Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 PM. This special...
Narratives and Photos provided by Alan Aulson Dressed in Pilgrim attire, John Duggan - a self-described proud member of the Georgetown Kiwanis - shared that he has a plum position acting as one of the greeters to the Kiwanis Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Last week's...
NEWBURYPORT – The New England Tenors, with special guest soprano Celeste Pellegrino will perform a Holidy Concert on Sunday, November 30th, starting promptly at 2 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, in Newburyport. Tickets are available at the...
Start your holiday festivities with Danvers Historical Society’s Parade of Trees happening Wednesday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 7th at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Viewing hours at Tapley Memorial Hall: Wed., Dec. 3rd, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Submitted by Nadine Romano-Ritche NEWBURYPORT – The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) announced the launch of their 2026 membership renewal and recruitment campaign following a highly successful year of community support. With the help of loyal members...
In conversation with The Monarch Gardner. I had the pleasure of meeting with Katie Banks Hone (aka, The Monarch Gardener) at her shop and nursery at Nutter Farm at 180 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield. I was deeply saddened by the death of Jane Goodall and asked Katie if she had...
Submitted by Illene Harnch-Grady YWCA Greater Newburyport NEWBURYPORT – YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomes nominations for the yearly Nancy E. Peace “Action Against Prejudice Award.” The YWCA “Action Against Prejudice” Award, established in honor of Nancy E. Peace,...
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