BOSTON — The 3G phase out will be completed by the end of 2022, but carriers are starting the process as early as January 1, 2022. 3G and some older 4G phones will no longer be able to use data services or make and receive calls. It will also affect other devices...
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Gloucester Mayor Reflects On City’s Progress As Term Nears End
GLOUCESTER – As her time in the corner office draws to a close, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken is reflecting on the City’s successes and focusing on the people and organizations that exemplify the spirit of public service. With the successes came a series of challenges,...
NECC is Partnering with the Haverhill YMCA to Offer Free Drop-in Child Care
Haverhill — Nationally, one in four community college students is the parent of a child under the age of 18 and, at Northern Essex Community College, the statistics are similar. That’s why the college in partnership with the Haverhill YMCA is launching a pilot program...
Windhover receives matching grant for outdoor stage and garden
Rockport — Windhover Performing Arts Center has received a matching grant for half of the money towards the purchase of a permanent frame tent covering for the outdoor stage and garden. The amount received is $20,000. The Center is reaching out now for help with...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in West Newbury
WEST NEWBURY — The Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative community will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all eligible age groups with first, second and booster doses available on Jan. 3 and Jan. 10, from 5 to 8:30 p.m at the West Newbury Town Office...
Groveland receives grant to improve public access and increase bicycle and pedestrian safety
GROVELAND – The Town of Groveland has received a $400,000 state grant that will improve public access and increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. The grant will fund reconstruction of the sidewalk along the west side of School Street, and striping/stenciling bicycle...
St. John’s Prep Announces Academic Honors for First Quarter 2021-2022
Danvers — St. John’s Prep recently announced the names of students who earned academic honors for the first quarter of the 2021–2022 school year. Students who qualified for the Headmaster’s List earned grades of A- or above in all courses; students who qualified for...
Whittier Tech Educational Foundation celebrates fifth anniversary
HAVERHILL – The Whittier Tech Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded to provide financial assistance and community support to Whittier Tech, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization began with a few small acts of...
USDA announces ranking dates for Conservation Incentive Contracts
AMHERST – The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Massachusetts has announced application ranking dates for Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC), a new option available through the federal Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), a...
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