Arts & Culture

Plant Matters

In conversation with Matthew Martin of Restoration Horticulture, The Native Plant Podcast, and teacher of Arboriculture at Essex Tech. Matthew grew up in Salem, Mass., in a neighborhood with a view of the power plant, to loving parents who worked in factories. His...

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Groveland CPA Town Meeting Projects

by Mike Dempsey Voters at the town meeting this year on April 28 will be presented with a decision on four Community Preservation projects for approval. The first is a project to approve environmental testing at a historic former mill building at 46 Washington St. for...

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Groveland’s New Pickle Ball and Tennis Courts

by Mike Dempsey Groveland’s own Pickle Ball and Tennis Court facility opened to the public earlier this month. The facility, located in the Pines Recreation Area, was built and completed in 2024 with Community Preservation funds. The facility will be available for...

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Merrimac’s Purple Sage Pottery – Open House

MERRIMAC – Purple Sage Pottery will hold its annual Spring Open House and Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am–5pm at 3 Mechanic Street, Merrimac, MA. Thirteen local potters will be selling their unique wares. The Studio is showcasing three new artists, Dana Anzalone,...

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This Butterfly Will Live Year Round

NEWBURYPORT – Vote for your favorite butterfly species until May 18 when it will be painted as a mural outside at the Senior Center. Candidate species are the fritillary, swallowtail, sulphur or mourning cloak butterfly. In celebration of butterfly season, the city...

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It is Important to Read

GREATER NEWBURYPORT – For the last 20 years, spring here has been a time to celebrate books and readers. From Friday, April 25 through Sunday April 27, this year will be no different as the Newburyport Literary Festival celebrates “The Importance of Being a Reader.”...

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AMESBURY: FIBER ARTS FAIR

Saturday, May 3, 2025 9AM to 3PM    St. James Episcopal Church 120 Main Street, Amesbury, MA Just before Mother’s Day, see amazing works of art with quilts, weaving, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting and hand-sewn items. Some for sale, and some for display only. We...

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