CHICOPEE -- College of Our Lady of the Elms conferred 311 undergraduate degrees and 91 graduate degrees recently. Graduates include the following local students: David Diaz Villa of Beverly, Master of Science in Biomedical Science Anna Thibodeau of Rockport, Bachelor...
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Celebration of achievement for local Bryant graduates
SMITHFIELD, RI --At Bryant University's 158th Commencement ceremonies graduates of the Class of 2021 and their families and guests gathered on campus to celebrate earning a Bryant degree. Local students who graduated: Owen Barnes of Ipswich graduated with a Bachelor...
Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour August 14th
A select group of Cape Ann Artisans will participate in a special summer Mini-Tour and open their studios to the public for one day, Saturday, August 14th. All but one studio will open from 9AM-4PM. The tour is self-guided, free and open to the public, and includes...
Boating Safety at the Grog in Newburyport
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Certified. Rick Heile, Public Education Officer is offering a boating safety course for boating enthusiasts aged 12 and up. Boat America is a boating certificate course that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety...
Your Most Pressing Asthma Questions Addressed
More than 25 million people in the United States are living with asthma, amounting to about 1 in 13 people. Asthma is a lifelong chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and often limits regular daily activities. But it doesn’t have to be that way....
University of Maine announces spring 2021 Dean’s List
The University of Maine recognized 3,670 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2021 semester. Some students have requested that their information not be released; therefore, their names are not included. Local students on the Dean’s list: Amesbury:...
Survey of Merrimack River Users conducted by ACES
The Alliance of Climate and Environmental Stewards (ACES) has launched a survey to gain insights into the experiences of recreational and commercial users of the Merrimack River. This general survey has been developed to support the ongoing efforts of multiple...
Pingree Student-Athletes Commit to Collegiate Sports
SOUTH HAMILTON -- Throughout the year, 22 Pingree School student-athletes accepted offers to play collegiate sports. "We are so proud of this group of dedicated, talented, and hardworking student-athletes and grateful to them and their coaches for all they've...
Parker River Details for Drive-On Surf Fishing Permit Lottery
Refuge officials are moving forward with a permit lottery system for the drive-on surf fishing season at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Those interested in applying to the lottery may do so now through Friday, July 30. There is no lottery application fee. To...
Newburyport Public Library Presents The Secret Lives of Gulls
Veterinarian and Professor Sarah Courchesne will be discussing the social structures and behaviors of one of New England's most familiar and abundant bird species. Most people do not know gulls have rich social lives. Pairs often stay together for many years and...
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