GROVELAND - Groveland Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Colin Stokes will be leaving his position and moving on to become superintendent in nearby Georgetown. During his time with Groveland, Stokes has overseen replacement of outdated pipes, moved the...
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Harvey Mades
Harvey Mades of Newburyport, formerly of Georgetown, Massachusetts died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by the love and gratitude of his family. Harvey was born in 1932, to Dr. Meyer & Anne (Drucker) Mades of Revere, Mass. A highly...
Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing
Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing passed away on October 13, 2025, at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital. Most recently a resident of Amesbury, Helen grew up and spent most of her adult life in Rowley, the third of four children born to Oscar M. and Harriet A. (Maynard)...
Penelope ‘Penny’ J. Verow
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope 'Penny' J. Verow on October 18, 2025, in Newburyport, MA, at age 78. Born in Walthamstow, England, on September 12, 1947, Penny came to the United States at nine years old and lived in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, until...
DEATH NOTICES
John H Douglas of Beverly, Mass. (C.R. Lyon & Sons Funeral Home - Danvers, 978-777-7900) Dr. Richard “Dick” R. Dussault of Peabody, Mass. (Conway, Cahill- Brodeur Funeral Home - Peabody, 978-531-0472) Leo J. Espindle Jr. of Hudson, Mass. (Conway, Cahill-...
Helping Cancer Victims For 15 Years
REGIONAL – In its 15th year helping those diagnosed with cancer, the Rowley-based charity Solace for Stephanie has spent more than $150,000 helping more than 130 people either with direct financial help or college scholarships for high school seniors in families of...
LETTER: Question of the Week: Georgetown Override Scam?
To the Editor: We just approved a $6-million tax override for - mostly - the Georgetown schools this past spring. We received mailings from the school committee chairman, and from the Mass. Teachers Association that told us it was critical to maintain our school...
LETTER: 7 Rules for Our Next Newburyport Mayor
To the Editor: Here are my 7 wishes for the next Mayor of Newburyport: Properly paved streets, smooth enough to keep us from feeling in the seat of our pants when our vehicles have crossed a town border. Lifeguards returned to the Plum Island beachfront, so that all...
Topsfield Fair Crowns Mrs. Essex County 2026
TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural fair, recently announced the winner of the annual Mrs. Essex County Pageant. Clarice Menesale of Danvers, received her crown during the 54th pageant, which takes place annually at the fair. Menesale took...
Dick and Christine Moody of Danvers, Founders of Operation Troop Support, Receive Minutemen Service Award at ‘Salute to Veterans’ Breakfast, Nov. 7, 2025
DANVERS – The North Shore Chamber’s 5th annual “Salute to Veterans” breakfast event will be held Friday, Nov. 7, at Danversport, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Veterans, military and first responders are invited to attend for free. A celebration of...
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