NEWBURYPORT – Earlier this month the Newburyport Fire Department began occupying the new west end fire station named after John "Jocko" Franklin Cutter Jr., who joined the Newburyport Fire Department in 1932 and became a Lieutenant in 1952. Cutter also served on the...
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Cantemus December Concerts Share “The Peace of Wild Things”
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire...
Martha Spencer Coming to Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – Martha Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band is coming to Newburyport on Saturday, November 16th, performing at 8 pm at the Belleville Church. Led by Martha Spencer, the Wonderland Country Band includes Jamie Collins on bass, Lucas Pasley on...
Charles R. Adams
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Charles Adams, who peacefully left this world on November 2, 2024, at the age of 85. He will be forever missed by his loving family, friends, and all who knew him. Charlie was born on December 10,...
Charles W. Hardy Jr.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Walter Hardy, Jr., fondly known as Walter. Walter passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 81. He will be forever missed, and forever celebrated....
Newbury Fire Department Hosts Two-Day Live Fire Training on Plum Island
NEWBURY – Chief Dave Evans reports that the Newbury Fire Department hosted a weekend of Live Fire Training on Plum Island in conjunction with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Thirty-three firefighters from 10...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 PM Hilton Senior Center 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA This event is free and open to the public. This month the speaker will be Roundtable President John Manning. His topic will be "Vermont Brigades...
Hampton Church to Hold Annual Christmas Fair Sat. Nov. 16 9 a.m – 2 p.m.
HAMPTON, NH – The United Methodist Women of Hampton United Methodist Church located at 525 Lafayette Road (Rte. 1), will hold their Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 16th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come enjoy lunch at The Lafayette Diner which includes...
NOV. 18 – 25 LOCAL DROP-OFF LOCATIONS TO OPEN FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
NEWBURYPORT – Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off...
Deborah A. (Drew) Shanahan
Deborah A. (Drew) Shanahan, of Beverly, MA, formerly of Rowley, MA, died quietly on October 28, 2024. At the request of the family, services are private. To light a memorial candle or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com. Arrangements...
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