Arts & Culture

Topsfield Fair Crowns Mrs. Essex County 2026

TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural fair, recently announced the winner of the annual Mrs. Essex County Pageant. Clarice Menesale of Danvers, received her crown during the 54th pageant, which takes place annually at the fair. Menesale took...

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Newburyport Literary Festival Events 2025

NEWBURYPORT – The popular Newburyport Literary Festival will not kick off for another six months, which for some book lovers is too long. So, the festival, scheduled for April 24-26 for its 21st year, has added two events this month, featuring local authors. USA...

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Newburyport No King Protest

NEWBURYPORT – Thousands of North Shore residents came to the Bartlett Mall Saturday to participate in the No King national political rally. An estimated 3,000 people (?) lined both sides of High Street, holding signs protesting the current administration’s action and...

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New Record Set at Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest

TOPSFIELD, MA – Robert McGee of Rockaway, NY, won the 7th annual Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, eating 13 quarter-pound hot dogs (the equivalent of 3.5 pounds) in buns in the allotted 7-minute time. He set a new record, beating the old record set...

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Around the Towns – Photos!

AROUND THE REGION Alan Aulson took a few shots of family and neighbors around the area during the past couple of weeks. We're sharing a few on this page. #15: Daughter Michelle's boyfriend's son Gideon playing goalie. #16: Family from Haverhill loves Spring Hill Farm...

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