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At about 3:00 p.m. 'ish on a clear cool day, photographer Bjorn Krammer, ebirder and hobbyist took this photo of SNOWY OWL near the Salisbury State Reservation across the water in the Plum Island area. We thank Bjorn for sharing his photos with our readers!
Writers will tell you one of the best messages they can get is from a bookstore saying they need more copies of their book because all copies have been sold. The author of the Spanish Civil War love story, Stronger than War, got such a call last week from Paul Abuzzi,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. Criteria for the scholarship are completion of an essay, possibly participating in an...
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 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...
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