Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire...
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Newbury Fire Department Hosts Two-Day Live Fire Training on Plum Island
NEWBURY – Chief Dave Evans reports that the Newbury Fire Department hosted a weekend of Live Fire Training on Plum Island in conjunction with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Thirty-three firefighters from 10...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 PM Hilton Senior Center 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA This event is free and open to the public. This month the speaker will be Roundtable President John Manning. His topic will be "Vermont Brigades...
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...
Tashjian Rescinds Beverly Homestead Exemption – Recently Married Rep. Candidate Staying in Georgetown
REGIONAL – Just over a year ago, Republican legislative candidate Mark Tashjian intended to reside in a home in Beverly, which is not in the Second Essex legislative district he is now seeking to represent in the state House. This month, after the chair of the town’s...
Masconomet First Responder Course Makes an Impact Beyond the Classroom
BOXFORD – Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and paramedics are short-staffed nationwide. According to the American Ambulance Association, the turnover rate for EMTs, which includes both resignations and firings, was 36 percent in 2022. Federal studies have indicated...
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....
Kassner Draws Opponent
REGIONAL — Two years ago in her first race for the state legislature, Kristin Kassner won by one vote. Now running for reelection, Kassner has the endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. In the 2nd Essex District, which encompasses the towns of...
Boxford Unveils Refreshed Town Website, Optimized for Ease of Use
BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is pleased to announce the launch of its newly refreshed website, boxfordma.gov, designed with user-friendliness and accessibility in mind. The updated site is now optimized for use on mobile phones and tablets, ensuring that residents...
Recent News
- Cantemus December Concerts Share “The Peace of Wild Things” Nov 13, 2024
- New Plan for Whittier Draws Support Nov 13, 2024
- Martha Spencer Coming to Newburyport Nov 13, 2024
- Charles R. Adams Nov 13, 2024