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Submitted by Bob Wicks Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Publicity Co-Chair Birthdays are particularly joyous celebrations for families and friends. For a family experiencing food insecurity, this occasion is a hardship. Stress, social pressure, and tough choices can rob their...
Amesbury's Police and Fire departments face off for the 7th Annual Red vs Blue Softball Game at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th at Landry Stadium. The two teams are competing to raise money for local youth sport charities, including Amesbury Little League. *This...
Friends, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of the beloved Village Pancake House. This decision was not made lightly and didn’t come easy. We would be remiss if we didn’t begin by saying thank you posthumously to George and Lillian Soffron who had...
PLUM ISLAND — This year's all-volunteer island festival featured approximately 107 accoustic and featured bands on 50 locations across Plum Island, with half-a-dozen food locations, seven shuttle-stops, and countless volunteers, neighbors, and visitors who made...
by Katherine Szuplat Assistant Director Newbury Town Library 0 Lunt Street Byfield, MA 01922 (978) 465-0539 EXT 11 The Newbury Town Library is turning 100 and invites the public to join the celebration on Saturday September 19th from 10 am to 2pm. The celebration...
Salisbury Days Fri. Sept. 18th: Lions Park 4:30 pm Opening Ceremony Sat. Sept. 19th, Beach Center: • 10AM–2PM Car & Motorcycle Show • Begins at 11AM Kites & Castles • Beer Garden — 12– 4PM Sunday, September 20 • America’s 250th Parade on Beach Road -10AM •...
by Kay Lee Ogden This week's business spotlight shines on "Georgetown Barber Shop and Shaves,” 18 east main street, located in the Mason's Building. Phone: 978.352.7556 Hours: Tues: 9am-5pm, Wed-Thurs: 9am-7pm, Fri: 9am-6pm, and Sat: 9am-4pm Owner: Amanda Ross This is...
The True North Ale Company will feature Octoberfest '26 on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Events will include: cider donuts, jumbo pretzels, sausages & schnitzel with German sides, beer marionette, True North Ales festival beers, Official U.S. Steinholding Competition...
GEORGETOWN – Ellen E. Denno, 81, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, with her loving husband, Stephen, at her side, following a long illness. She was Stephen’s cherished wife and deeply loved companion. Born in Beverly and raised in Danvers, Ellen was the...
This week marks the great grand kickoff of library book sales through the greater 16-town area served by The Town Common. West Newbury Library Fall Book Sale! Twice a year the Friends of the Library hold a sale of used adult and children’s books, DVDs, etc. at the...
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