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PORTSMOUTH, NH – October 3, 2025 – After undergoing its annual recertification and independent assessment of investment management processes, investment strategy implementation, and other fiduciary practices, Nvest Financial Group, LLC today announced its...
NEWBURYPORT – YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomed over 140 people in celebration of John Feehan’s legacy as Executive Director at the Newburyport Community Senior Center, 9/24/25. Feehan stepped down as executive director 8/22/25, moving to a Program Officer role and...
I had the opportunity to pay a visit to Anything Grows organic farm and nursery in Salisbury and meet with Rijk Gupta and Maura Desfosses. Rijk and I studied Plant and Soil Sciences at UMass-Amherst and were inspired by professor Allen Barker to advocate for and...
NEWBURYPORT – The public is extended a warm welcome to join the staff and members of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, elected officials, and other guests at a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Precision Pilates, to be held Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2:00...
REGIONAL – Yankee Homecoming is not just a summer extravaganza. The popular event is launching its first Chowder Fest on Oct 12 for a full day of crafters, live music, a beverage garden, and of course, chowder tasting. At the waterfront’s Promenade Park, Newburyport...
ROWLEY (via Oxford, MAINE!) – Maine's biggest races take place at the Oxford Plains Speedway, and intense action took place two weeks ago where Eddie MacDonald of Rowley attempted to regain his top slot in the Oxford 250. MacDonald had previously achieved two...
By Michelle Aulson Guest Columnist ––––––––––––––––– GEORGETOWN – If you’ve been by our farm lately, you may have noticed a few taller, fuzzy faces peeking over the fences. Yes, it’s true – we now have alpacas! Six of them, in fact, rescued by the MSPCA at Nevins Farm...
REGIONAL – When Steve Baran came to lunch recently to talk about the Lions Club Clipper City Rail Trail project for low vision people, he who has been blind from birth picked up the menu and started to select his choice. Am I being scammed? this writer thought. Baran...
A few photos from Yankee Homecoming Leanne from ANCHOR PIZZA set up a sidewalk spot where her four children helped her deliver pizza and smiles to the many Yankee Homecoming patrons. Left to right: Dylan, Skylor, Lillyanna, and Jaxyn. Their dad and more Yankee...
NEWBURYPORT – Jim McCarthy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Newburyport Bank, is pleased to announce Elliot Smith has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. With more than 12 years of experience in commercial lending, Elliot brings...
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