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Celebrate America's 250th the Old South Church - Movie A Great Awakening Save this date! Extremely important information about our local history of the life of "The Forgotten Founding Father" by Kay Lee Ogden NEWBURYPORT− I recently had the pleasure of meeting with...
BYFIELD, Mass. – Experienced officers of the Newbury Fire Department provided hands-on pump and tanker training to newer members at the Byfield Station last week, overseeing operations as firefighters learned every dial, knob and hose that keeps a water supply...
by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN, Mass. — Goats, rakes, brush cutters, clippers, and tractors slowly moved forward, clearing piles of debris from the front area of the Georgetown Community Gardens last week. The effort, led by former selectman and local businessman Alan...
GROVELAND, Mass. — On October 9, the Groveland Council on Aging is inviting the public to experience Seen & Heard, a portrait and storytelling project celebrating the individuality, experiences, perspectives, humor, and humanity of local older adults. The project...
Message from the Select Board WEST NEWBURY, Mass. – The Select Board has decided that we will not have a Special Town Meeting this fall. The Annual Town Meeting is where the business of the Town is meant to be conducted, with Special Town Meetings only called when...
TOPSFIELD, Mass. – The 2026 Topsfield Fair opens on Friday, October 2nd at 4:00pm and will run through Monday, October 12th. Highlights of America’s Oldest Fair: Giant Pumpkin Contest: An Opening Night favorite is the 42nd annual New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off....
By Kay Lee Ogden This week’s column will shine on the COA, located 51 North Street, Georgetown. Phone: 978-352-5726. The Council on Aging provides the following services/activities: Fitness - Yoga 2x weekly, chair yoga, Zumba, Tia chi, meditation, bocce, and...
GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Second Annual Oktoberfest Celebration will take place from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Colantoni Center, 51 W. Main Street (rain date of Sunday, October 11). This family-friendly celebration will feature seasonal...
by Lenny Mirra Former Mass.State Rep. IPSWICH, Mass. – Dan Kelly of Ipswich has filed a written complaint with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), asking the agency to review contributions reported by the Committee to Elect Kristin...
You didn't miss it! Last week's tremendous rainstorm has pushed the West Newbury Native Plant Sale to this coming Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event, to be held at 181 River Road, will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Cash, Venmo, or Checks accepted. ♦
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