From the Farm off 133, West Boxford – Richard "Dick" King of King's Tree Farm and Nursery passed away in the comfort of his home earlier this year. His presence is deeply missed. Many have asked what will be happening with the farm. Richard's wishes were as follows…...
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Sea View Wins Battle with State
ROWLEY – The Sea View Retreat long-term care facility has been exonerated by an administrative magistrate in the state Public Health Department of charges that it committed deceit, malpractice, gross misconduct and was incompetent in closing the decades-old nursing...
2025 Institute for Trustees Conference
BEVERLY – Registration is now open for the 2025 Institute for Trustees (IFT), one of the area’s largest nonprofit leadership conferences, presented by Essex County Community Foundation and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Tailored for nonprofit executive...
Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation Continues its Support of the Salvation Army of Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has again donated to the Salvation Army of Newburyport fulfilling a multi-year $10,000 donation. This year’s donation was allocated to several key areas, focusing on providing utility assistance through the Good...
Small-Town Women-Owned Businesses in the Center of Georgetown
To the Editor: Small-town woman-owned businesses in the center of Georgetown: There are many women businesses that I think are awesome. We all work together. Peace Love Thrift, Georgetown Barber Shop, Hatter's Tea Shoppe, Humble Warrior Yoga Studio, Bent Emporium,...
Newburyport Charitable Foundation Awards $2,500 to The Chase Home for Children
NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has provided a grant of $2,500 to The Chase Home for Children. The funds will pay for fees and capacity to develop the content, record, engineer, and produce a 10-episode podcast series featuring staff, subject...
Upcoming Events – Multi-Towns
AMESBURY Grief Care Breakfast is for those dealing with death of a loved one and will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 9:30 – 11:00 am hosted by the Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury. The program is free. Speaker: Pastor Steve MaGee is the...
AMESBURY Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer at Mill 77
Join us for an evening of casual networking at one of our newest businesses, Jewell Town Pottery, organized in partnership with G4 propertiess and Mill 77. Appetizers and refreshments included. Thursday, feb. 27, 5-7 pm Jewell Town Pottery, 777 Elm St. $10 member, $15...
Groveland Handyman Turning Frowns Upside Down
GROVELAND / REGIONAL – Lance Blais, a popular handyman who lives in Groveland, was diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago. The Army veteran had a portion of a lung removed and began chemotherapy treatments. At three-week intervals, when he went for his treatment at...
Brighter Smiles … THE FINAL SAY
By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD Of the 1048 Brighter Smiles columns published over the last 19 years, I will admit, I repeated a few. Trying to think of new things to write about, other than the importance of an electric toothbrush, water pik, and consistent professional...
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