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Newbury Garden Club Awards Local Business and Non-Profit Organization with Certificate of Recognition
by Charleen Maunsell Newbury Garden Club Beautification Committee Chair newburygardenclub.org NEWBURY – The Newbury Garden Club has started a new annual project that recognizes and honors organizations, businesses and non-profits that provide and maintain seasonal...
American Legion Flags for the Faithful
Members of the Georgetown American Legion joined with Maureen Cannon of St. Mary’s Church in a flag-raising ceremony that the Legion performed to replace the huge flag flying on the church’s north lawn, adjacent to Rte. 133 (Andover Street) last Saturday. “We’re glad...
Hometown Heroes Banner Program Honors Georgetown Veterans
by Kay Ogden (former selectman Larry Ogden’s better half!) with contributions from Doug Dawes (Commander Rene J. Gagnon American Legion Post #211) and Jon Pingree (Georgetown Kiwanis) GEORGETOWN – As Veterans Day approaches, we extend our appreciation to all service...
YWCA Seeks Nominations for the Yearly Nancy E. Peace ‘Action Against Prejudice Award’
Submitted by Illene Harnch-Grady YWCA Greater Newburyport NEWBURYPORT – YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomes nominations for the yearly Nancy E. Peace “Action Against Prejudice Award.” The YWCA “Action Against Prejudice” Award, established in honor of Nancy E. Peace,...
Massachusett’s Ashley Jordan at Grand Ole Opry!
NASHVILLE, TN – Award-winning singer-songwriter Ashley Jordan has been nominated for multiple honors at this year’s Josie Music Awards (JMAs). Known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic stage presence, Ashley Jordan continues to rise as one...
‘Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration’ at Wenham Museum, Tues. Nov. 11, 2025
Submitted by: Laura Rivas Wenham Museum WENHAM – Wenham Museum invites the community to come together this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, for Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration – a day of family-friendly programming in tribute to those who have served...
Groveland’s Stokes Takes Georgetown Job
GROVELAND - Groveland Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Colin Stokes will be leaving his position and moving on to become superintendent in nearby Georgetown. During his time with Groveland, Stokes has overseen replacement of outdated pipes, moved the...
Harvey Mades
Harvey Mades of Newburyport, formerly of Georgetown, Massachusetts died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by the love and gratitude of his family. Harvey was born in 1932, to Dr. Meyer & Anne (Drucker) Mades of Revere, Mass. A highly...
Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing
Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing passed away on October 13, 2025, at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital. Most recently a resident of Amesbury, Helen grew up and spent most of her adult life in Rowley, the third of four children born to Oscar M. and Harriet A. (Maynard)...
