Healey Tries to Stop Demo of Iconic Pink House Republican State Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr Joins Fight ON THE ROAD TO PLUM ISLAND -- Gov. Maura Healy last week stepped into the fight over the Pink House, temporarily putting on hold the federal government's...
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Wednesday Writers Group - Georgetown Peabody Library Join Reference Librarian Lo from 6-7:30pm in the Georgetown Peabody Library’s second floor quiet area to work on your writing projects and build a writing community! Bring your own notebooks, laptops, or other...
Will $1 Million Save the Iconic Pink House?
NEWBURY – If the old adage that ‘money talks’ is still true, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FW&S) may have a reason to reconsider its plans to demolish the Pink House. An anonymous local Pink House supporter has pledged in what is called a “game changer,”...
Students of Newbury COA Rug Braiding Class Win Top Spots at Topsfield Fair Rug Competition
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury and the Newbury Council on Aging (COA) are pleased to share that two students in the COA's rug braiding class won top honors at this year's Topsfield Fair. Sally Ryan, of Newbury, was awarded first place and Best in Show for her...
Gold Medals for Love in War
REGIONAL – Last week, the International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) honored Stewart Lytle, a reporter for The Town Common, for his historical fiction novel, Love in War, giving it three gold medals and one silver medal. The novel, an expansive historical romance based...
Nov. 2: Georgetown Peabody Library – Local Authors
Saturday, November 2, 10:00AM Come meet some local authors! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Refreshments will be served. Featuring authors: Sherry Cerino, Nancy Crochiere, and Karin Gertsch. Hosted by Friends of the Georgetown Peabody...
Nov. 2: Newburyport: Author David S. Brody
Saturday, November 2, 5:00PM To celebrate the release of his latest novel, author David S. Brody will launch and sign The Essex Junta: Newburyport and the 3 World Wars at the Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water Street, on Saturday, November 2nd at 5:00 pm. In The Essex...
Nov. 4: Rowley Library – Beginner Chromebook
Monday, November 4, 10:30AM Carol Soucy is an experienced teacher who will walk participants through the use of the Chromebook and teach the skills necessary to access information online. No past experience is required. This will be an ongoing series, so watch for...
Down Syndrome Congress Honors Tarr
REGIONAL – The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) awarded Senator Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, the 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual BuddyWalk and Family Festival in Wakefield. During Tarr's legislative career, he advocated for individuals with...
Nov. 2: Amesbury Village of Churches Fairs Day
Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street is hosting a Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 2 as part of Amesbury’s Village of Church Fairs Day from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. “Attic Treasures” held in Gym at the back of the building has tables filled with used and new...