NEWBURY, MA - Sixteen year-old rising indie-pop artist Ava Valianti released her electrified new single “Deep Fuchsia” recently, marking the official beginning of her next musical chapter. Following the momentum of her debut EP “petunias,” which has garnered more than...
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Stage 284 Brings Mean Girls the Musical to the North Shore
HAMILTON, MA — Stage 284 is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Mean Girls the Musical, running March 6–29, marking a major milestone as one of the first community theaters on the North Shore to produce this hit show. Based on the iconic 2004 film, Mean...
The Music Hall Lounge: The Best Dog in the World
LITERARY IN THE LOUNGE presents Bestselling author Alice Hoffman with her new collection The Best Dog in the World Joined on stage by contributor Laura Zigman Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm The Music Hall Lounge “A collection of essays, brimming with love and sorrow, on our...
The Georgetown Peabody Friends of the Library
Georgetown residents will be receiving a special invitation in their February electric bills from the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. It’s an invitation to participate in the Friends’ Annual Appeal, the yearly outreach to the town for donations to support...
The Georgetown Peabody Library Book Sale
Come to the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library book sale and find that one book you’re looking for, or stock up for your summer reading! Twice a year, the Friends conduct these much- loved community book sales at the Library, offering donated materials for...
The Salisbury Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Lou Masiello Leadership Scholarship for Salisbury seniors attending Triton Regional High School.
The Salisbury Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Lou Masiello Leadership Scholarship for Salisbury seniors attending Triton Regional High School. Criteria for the scholarship are completion of an essay, possibly participating in an...
Upcoming Agricultural Committee Events
Upcoming Agricultural Committee Events Essex County Greenbelt, Farm Bureau, and American Farmland Trust are hosting a joint meeting on March 4th, 2026 from 6-8pm at the Topsfield Fair Grounds on Planning for the Future of Your Farm. Register Here (Planning for the...
Show your library some love for Valentine’s Day
Show your library some love for Valentine’s Day Georgetown residents will be receiving a special invitation in their February electric bills from the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. It’s an invitation to participate in the Friends’ Annual Appeal, the...
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack TONIGHT! FEB 11th!
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack Wednesday, February 11 Doors open at 7:00 | Meeting begins at 7:30 Hilton Senior Center, Salisbury, MA This month's meeting will feature a talk by John Manning and Andrew Andriopoulos entitled: "Shoes and Beans" A history of jelly...
The Town Common 2026 Calendars
NEWBURYPORT – Andrew Granger holds the 2026 The Town Common calendar at Illume Books in Newburyport. The store at 10 Market Square opened three years ago and offers books and book clubs, games, including Majhong groups and classes, and art by local painters....
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