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MERRIMACPORT – With the decline in attendance at many churches, new uses are being found for these stately buildings congregations once gathered in. Some have been converted to restaurants like Mission Oak Restaurant in Newburyport. A few are now museums. Others, like...
by Stewart Lytle IPSWICH – On the market is a small slice of this town’s colorful history that could remain a mixed-use property with a commercial kitchen with a two-bedroom, second-floor residence. Or the 2,419-square-foot building could be converted to full...
A few of the headlines from our 2025 coverage: Newburyport Company Lands $462,700 Federal Grant Federal tax dollars given to Crystal Engineering Co., Inc. in Newburyport, a CNC machining company servicing many industries including aerospace will receive $462,700 to...
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...
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...
www.SheepDeeds.com Join the Knights of Columbus of Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown, Rowley, and beyond, at 87 E. Main Street in Georgetown, Mass., on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, or simply purchase a 'deed' for the 'ownership' of one square for the duration of the event. You...
BEVERLY – Chief John G. LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department are currently on scene and investigating an apparent shooting that occurred Saturday night. On Saturday, Oct. 11, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Beverly Police received reports of shots fired in...
BEVERLY, MA – Chief John G. LeLacheur and the Beverly Police Department report that a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested following a fire at a church. A 17-year-old male, of Beverly, was arrested and charged with: Breaking & Entering A Building at Night with...
BEVERLY – Montserrat College of Art recently announced three new board members and a new board chair who will help guide the nonprofit educational institution widely recognized for equipping students from across the country with the tools, hands-on experiences, and...
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