Arts & Culture

Newburyport History | By Himself, But Not Alone

NEWBURYPORT – Gertrude “Trudy” Woodard, the mother of a family that included folksinger James Taylor, sang from the stage before joining the line of students to accept her diploma in the 1941 graduation ceremony at Newburyport High School. During the ceremony, she...

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Bill Kirchen Plays Bob Dylan

NEWBURYPORT – If you are a fan of Bob Dylan, you need to make plans Saturday to see Bill Kirchen and his all-star Texas band perform Dylan’s songs from his performances at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964 and 1965. Kirchen will perform at the Belleville Roots Concert...

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Plant Matters

Let’s talk about Reynoutria japonica,  also known as Japanese knotweed the alien plant invader. My friend and resident of Maine, Ike Johnson, has an eradication formula: “Getting rid of it is not that difficult. First, cut it back every hour for two years. Second,...

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Boxford Stiles Pond Athletics Partnership

BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford and the Boxford Athletic Association (BAA) are pleased to announce a partnership to staff and operate Stiles Pond Beach for the upcoming 2025 season. For decades, Stiles Pond Beach has been a beloved summer destination for residents and...

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Looking for Some Fun This Spring?

REGIONAL – A 23-year-old institution, the Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education has opened online registration for spring classes, which run from April 26 through June 17. Classes range from one-night workshops to a full eight-week semester. The program...

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Rowley Launch Ramp Pier Rebuilding Volunteer Crew

  Rowley Launch Ramp Pier Rebuilding Volunteer Crew (Shown from left to right) Lower row: Jenna DiMento, Brian Quinn, John Kent, Mark Behringer Middle row: Mike Mehaffey, Dominic Baraiolo, Dan Terry, Scott Accomando, Dominick Masi, Scott MacDonald, Bill DiMento,...

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