U.S. FWS releases Final Habitat Management Plan for Local National Wildlife Refuges The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released the Final Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and Fire Management Plan (FMP), and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the...
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Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials
Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials Thurs, Mar. 7, 10am -Virtual We are so fascinated with witches and witchcraft so we are taking this opportunity to discuss both with historian and author Marion Gibson about her book, “Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials”. This book...
Newbury Fire Dept Receives Equipment Grant
Newbury Fire Dept Receives Equipment Grant NEWBURY — Chief Dave Evans is pleased to share that the Newbury Fire Department received a $15,500 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments...
Whittier Tech Leadership Meets With Municipal Officials About School Building Needs
Whittier Tech Leadership Meets With Municipal Officials About School Building Needs HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch reports that mayors and municipal leaders from Whittier Tech’s sending communities shared their thoughts and suggestions on Tuesday morning...
Ava Valianti Unveils Highly Anticipated Sophomore Single “Middle Ground”
NEWBURY – Rising star Ava Valianti, the 14-year-old singer-songwriter, is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of her much-anticipated sophomore single, “Middle Ground,” scheduled to hit all major streaming platforms on Friday, February 23, 2024....
Where to Find Family Fun Over Winter Break – Salisbury Beach Carousel Expands Schedule
Where to Find Family Fun Over Winter Break Salisbury Beach Carousel Expands Schedule Inviting Families to Come Enjoy the Ride Over the Annual Winter Break SALISBURY – Area students are excited for the annual Winter Break, and the Salisbury Beach Carousel announces...
Ipswich Fire Dept. Receives $14,251 Grant for Equipment
Ipswich Fire Dept. Receives $14,251 Grant for Equipment IPSWICH — Fire Chief Paul Parisi is pleased to report that the Ipswich Fire Department received a $14,251 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program....
West Newbury “Right to Farm” Bylaw Needed – Letter to the Editor
West Newbury "Right to Farm" Bylaw Needed Farming in West Newbury holds a wide variety of agriculture from tree growers, beekeepers, vegetable producers, and animal husbandry. They are large and small to commercial growers to backyard gardens. From chickens and...
Michael Scarlata Republican State Committeeman Candidate – Letter to the Editor
Michael Scarlata Republican State Committeeman Candidate. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michael Scarlata and I’m a candidate for Republican State Committeeman in the First Essex and Middlesex District which includes Rowley, Ipswich, Salisbury,...
Lessons from Nature on Life, Death, Renewal, and Legacy
Lessons from Nature on Life, Death, Renewal, and Legacy Thurs, Feb 29, 7pm-Virtual Author and photographer Margie Patlak shares vital lessons she and others have learned from nature about life, death, renewal and legacy– lessons that helped her personally heal. Her...
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