NEWBURYPORT – Gertrude “Trudy” Woodard, the mother of a family that included folksinger James Taylor, sang from the stage before joining the line of students to accept her diploma in the 1941 graduation ceremony at Newburyport High School. During the ceremony, she...
Arts & Culture
Bill Kirchen Plays Bob Dylan
NEWBURYPORT – If you are a fan of Bob Dylan, you need to make plans Saturday to see Bill Kirchen and his all-star Texas band perform Dylan’s songs from his performances at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964 and 1965. Kirchen will perform at the Belleville Roots Concert...
Plant Matters
Let’s talk about Reynoutria japonica, also known as Japanese knotweed the alien plant invader. My friend and resident of Maine, Ike Johnson, has an eradication formula: “Getting rid of it is not that difficult. First, cut it back every hour for two years. Second,...
Rowley’s Three Sweet Peas Bakery Event at Council on Aging
ROWLEY – Kick off the Spring season with a cooking demonstration by Angela and Heather from local favorite restaurant, Three Sweet Peas Bakery, on Thursday, Apr. 10th at 10am at the COA. This month, they’ll be sharing their secrets for making a Spring Salad with...
Boxford Stiles Pond Athletics Partnership
BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford and the Boxford Athletic Association (BAA) are pleased to announce a partnership to staff and operate Stiles Pond Beach for the upcoming 2025 season. For decades, Stiles Pond Beach has been a beloved summer destination for residents and...
Rowley’s Three Sweet Peas Bakery Event at Council on Aging
ROWLEY – Kick off the Spring season with a cooking demonstration by Angela and Heather from local favorite restaurant, Three Sweet Peas Bakery, on Thursday, Apr. 10th at 10am at the COA. This month, they’ll be sharing their secrets for making a Spring Salad with...
Looking for Some Fun This Spring?
REGIONAL – A 23-year-old institution, the Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education has opened online registration for spring classes, which run from April 26 through June 17. Classes range from one-night workshops to a full eight-week semester. The program...
Rowley Launch Ramp Pier Rebuilding Volunteer Crew
Rowley Launch Ramp Pier Rebuilding Volunteer Crew (Shown from left to right) Lower row: Jenna DiMento, Brian Quinn, John Kent, Mark Behringer Middle row: Mike Mehaffey, Dominic Baraiolo, Dan Terry, Scott Accomando, Dominick Masi, Scott MacDonald, Bill DiMento,...
Newburyport Bank Offers Homebuying Assistance to People of Color
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank is excited to announce its participation in the Lift Up Homeownership program, a special purpose credit program provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBank Boston) to offer financial assistance to people of color purchasing...
Howie Newman Musical Baseball Show
ROWLEY – To celebrate the start of the 2025 baseball season, the Rowley Senior Center, 39 Central St., is hosting a free Musical Baseball Show by local singer-songwriter (and former sportswriter) Howie Newman on Monday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. The show is open to all...
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