AMESBURY - The Penttengill House The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to The Pettengill House, Inc., headquartered in Amesbury, MA, as a Community Champion Year-Long Sustaining Partner Sponsor. The grant will help enable the organization to...
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Students of Newbury COA Rug Braiding Class Win Top Spots at Topsfield Fair Rug Competition
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury and the Newbury Council on Aging (COA) are pleased to share that two students in the COA's rug braiding class won top honors at this year's Topsfield Fair. Sally Ryan, of Newbury, was awarded first place and Best in Show for her...
Down Syndrome Congress Honors Tarr
REGIONAL – The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) awarded Senator Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, the 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual BuddyWalk and Family Festival in Wakefield. During Tarr's legislative career, he advocated for individuals with...
Nov. 2: Amesbury Village of Churches Fairs Day
Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street is hosting a Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 2 as part of Amesbury’s Village of Church Fairs Day from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. “Attic Treasures” held in Gym at the back of the building has tables filled with used and new...
Enter Your Child in the Topsfield Fair Junior King and Queen Pageant
Entry Deadline October 4th TOPSFIELD – Every year the Topsfield Fair hosts a pageant for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old to become the Junior King and Queen and serve as a representative of the Fair at local parades and other events throughout the year....
SHINE Fundraiser for AJH Breast Care Services Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m. Blue Ocean event Center, Salisbury, Mass.
SALISBURY – Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) and Institution for Savings will once again come together during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2024 to host a sparkling and impactful event to raise funds for breast care services at AJH. Details, ticket information:...
Good Music Coming to the North Shore
REGIONAL – This fall, the North Shore can enjoy some great music from a wide variety of musicians. Thanks to the 206th Topsfield Fair, running Oct. 4 to 14, fair goers may feel like they are in Nashville, TN enjoying the music of the southern rock band 38 Special,...
Fill-a-Bag Book Sale & Donation Drop
AMESBURY, MA – Fill-a-Bag for only $15 ($10 for members) at the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library's book sale, Saturday, Sept, 28, 2024 from 10 am - 1 pm and 2 - 7 p.m. The sale will take place on the lower level of the library. Visit amesburylibraryfriends.org...
Onesto Named Top 100 Small Business
REGIONAL – Onesto has been named one of the nation’s top 100 small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “This exclusive list recognizes 100 of the best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses across America, celebrated for their remarkable contributions in...
Trails and Sails – Tour de Greenbelt
NORTH SHORE – As summer ends, there are tremendous opportunities to get out stretch your legs and soak in unique landscapes on land and sea, while navigating scenic trails and visiting historic sites. The biggest is Essex Heritage Commission’s Trails and Sails....
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