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-...
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Newburyport Halloween Fun This Week
NEWBURYPORT – As if you didn’t know why there are so many skeletons and black cats in front yards, Halloween is coming up on Friday night, and several events in Newburyport this week will brighten the festivities. Trick or treating is permitted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....
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...
Rowley Library: There’s a Lot More Than Books Around Here
ROWLEY – Friends of the Rowley Public Library President Sieglinde Aigner-Crooks shared that the library is blessed with amazing volunteers, donors, and shoppers who partake in their twice-yearly book sale. "The money goes straight to mostly the childrens'...
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...
Rowley Veterans Association – NFL Days
ROWLEY – Alan and Maureen Aulson dropped into the Rowley Veterans Association recently and asked a few members what's it all about, explaining that they had driven by many times, but simply had not stopped. The pair related that they had a wonderful time, meeting so...
Leaving ‘A Good Ministry’
NEWBURYPORT – While the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church (FRSUU) on Pleasant Street is celebrating the beginning of its fourth century serving this city, it is losing its beloved minister, the Rev. Rebecca Bryan. Rev. Rebecca, who is beginning her...
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