NEWBURYPORT – Lizbeth Heyer will be the featured speaker at the YWCA Greater Newburyport annual Engaging Communities Luncheon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm at Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green Street in Newburyport. Lizbeth Heyer, President 2Life...
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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...
Groveland Eradicates Lead in Water System
GROVELAND – Superintendent Colin Stokes and the Groveland Water and Sewer Department provided the following update on efforts to identify and eradicate any remaining lead service water lines owned by residents and businesses in town. As a result of this ongoing...
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’s King’s Tree Farm
From the Farm off 133, West Boxford – Richard "Dick" King of King's Tree Farm and Nursery passed away in the comfort of his home earlier this year. His presence is deeply missed. Many have asked what will be happening with the farm. Richard's wishes were as follows…...
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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