GLOUCESTER – Chief Eric L. Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a small fire at a Washington Street home early Saturday morning. On Saturday, April 26, at 5:11 a.m., Gloucester Fire was dispatched to 324 Washington St. following reports of a...
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PORTSMOUTH, NH Sara Bareilles Headlines this year’s Emerging Artist Benefit Concert
The Music Hall is thrilled to announce that Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Broadway composer, and multi-award-winning artist Sara Bareilles will headline this year’s Emerging Artist Benefit Concert at The Music Hall’s Historic Theater on Sunday, May 11, at 7 p.m....
Mike Anderson for Georgetown Light Commissioner
GEORGETOWN – My name is Mike Anderson, and I am running for the position of Light Commissioner. I am a lifelong resident of Georgetown and have worked full time at the school department for many years. I have served the community in many capacities. Starting as a...
Newburyport’s YWCA Creating Housing for Low-Income Seniors Event
NEWBURYPORT – Despite living in what he called “darken times,” John Feehan, executive director of the YWCA, told a large crowd last week that abandoning the mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all “is...
Newburyport Bank Donates $10,000 as Sponsor of YWCA Engaging Communities Luncheon
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank has donated $10,000 as a sponsor of the annual YWCA of Greater Newburyport’s Engaging Communities Luncheon. The annual fundraising event for the YWCA was held at the Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport last week. This year’s luncheon theme:...
Sunday’s High Winds Complicate Firefighting – 10+ Acres Burned
NEWBURYPORT – Fire Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports Newburyport firefighters were called at 11:22 a.m. to an area of State Street, where a large brush fire was threatening a number of nearby buildings. Because of heavy winds, which complicated firefighting efforts,...
Plant Matters
In conversation with Matthew Martin of Restoration Horticulture, The Native Plant Podcast, and teacher of Arboriculture at Essex Tech. Matthew grew up in Salem, Mass., in a neighborhood with a view of the power plant, to loving parents who worked in factories. His...
Groveland CPA Town Meeting Projects
by Mike Dempsey Voters at the town meeting this year on April 28 will be presented with a decision on four Community Preservation projects for approval. The first is a project to approve environmental testing at a historic former mill building at 46 Washington St. for...
Groveland’s New Pickle Ball and Tennis Courts
by Mike Dempsey Groveland’s own Pickle Ball and Tennis Court facility opened to the public earlier this month. The facility, located in the Pines Recreation Area, was built and completed in 2024 with Community Preservation funds. The facility will be available for...
Merrimac’s Purple Sage Pottery – Open House
MERRIMAC – Purple Sage Pottery will hold its annual Spring Open House and Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am–5pm at 3 Mechanic Street, Merrimac, MA. Thirteen local potters will be selling their unique wares. The Studio is showcasing three new artists, Dana Anzalone,...
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