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Last week was teenager sleep patterns and issues. This week we start a conversation about how our sleep needs and potential issues as adults. We all do better when we get good quality sleep. For some people though, sleep quality is consistently poor. There are many...
NEWBURY – If the old adage that ‘money talks’ is still true, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FW&S) may have a reason to reconsider its plans to demolish the Pink House. An anonymous local Pink House supporter has pledged in what is called a “game changer,”...
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...
GEORGETOWN – A new era in trash management for North Shore communities is beginning with pre-construction of a new circular path through the land at the end of Carlton Drive, once owned by the Mirra Corp. Construction of the 500-ton transfer station near Interstate 95...
REGIONAL – Last week, the International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) honored Stewart Lytle, a reporter for The Town Common, for his historical fiction novel, Love in War, giving it three gold medals and one silver medal. The novel, an expansive historical romance based...
Saturday, November 2, 10:00AM Come meet some local authors! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Refreshments will be served. Featuring authors: Sherry Cerino, Nancy Crochiere, and Karin Gertsch. Hosted by Friends of the Georgetown Peabody...
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...
When we were all young children, most of us got plenty of sleep, and for that matter, we didn’t think much of it. Our parents told us it was time for bed and we went to bed. We slept until the morning at which time we were woken by our parent’s gentle touch. As we...
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...
The First Congregational Church of Georgetown is having their annual Fall Fair! The two-day fair offers a wonderful variety of artisan/crafters, White Elephant bargains, gently-used clothing and accessories, jewelry, etc. There is also a great selection of home-made...
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