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HAMPTON BEACH –The historic Hampton Beach Casino, which has been a major entertainment venue since it first opened in 1899, is about to rebuilt into a major destination for the North Shore. For over 100 years, the Casino Ballroom has claimed it is only “second to the...
IPSWICH – A meaningful tribute to Ipswich’s military service members is now under construction on South Main Street, where local veteran’s groups and volunteers are building a commemorative brick walkway that leads to the town’s Veterans Memorial. The project is part...
NEWBURYPORT – A new interpretative sign was dedicated last week on Juneteenth to honor Black domestic workers who worked historically in Newburyport, with special recognition given to Caroline C. Cottrell. The title of this interpretative sign was “Remembering the...
PLUM ISLAND – In 1925, Gertrude W. Cutter bought land on the edge of the Great Marsh to build a house for her son, his wife and her grandson. The house has stood with the marsh as its backdrop for a century before being demolished on March 11 by its last owner, the...
REGIONAL – First Parish Newbury Food Bank, which celebrates its 10th year this month serving needy households in the region, stands as a shining example of community spirit and volunteer-driven compassion. Entirely staffed by volunteers, the food pantry boasts more...
NEWBURYPORT – The Commerce Cottages, a group of small, colorful shanties in downtown, help artists, students, nonprofits and small businesses sell their products, wares and services – a way to start in business in Newburyport without the high cost of traditional...
NEWBURYPORT – While walking to a friend’s house with her dog and older brother a few days ago, Charlotte Bogorad watched an ambulance and fire truck with flashing lights pull up at a nearby home. “I saw it was the house my brother Will’s teacher lived in,” Charlotte...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Trump administration, has proposed a new federal rule that would take away habitat protections for endangered and threatened species. This comes soon after the demolition of the Pink House, seen by many as a symbol...
ROWLEY — As voters consider a $1 million tax override to fund the Triton Regional School District and vital town services, local candidates are offering sharply different perspectives on how Rowley should move forward. Candidate Brian Grenier opposes the override,...
IPSWICH – Veterans organizations in town are preparing to honor those who served in the armed forces by creating a commemorative brick walkway leading from the curb to the Veterans Memorial on South Main Street. An estimated 141 Ipswich residents gave their lives in...
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