REGIONAL – The annual Comedy Night fundraiser to help the cancer victim beneficiaries of Solace for Stephanie could use a few more gift cards for the raffle baskets. “While ticket sales are happening, we would like to give people the opportunity to sponsor some...
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Wednesday Writers Group - Georgetown Peabody Library Join Reference Librarian Lo from 6-7:30pm in the Georgetown Peabody Library’s second floor quiet area to work on your writing projects and build a writing community! Bring your own notebooks, laptops, or other...
Brighter Smiles … ADULT SLEEP
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...
Will $1 Million Save the Iconic Pink House?
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,”...
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...
Construction on Mello Trash Transfer Station Begins
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...
Gold Medals for Love in War
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...
Nov. 2: Georgetown Peabody Library – Local Authors
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...
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...
Brighter Smiles … TEEN SLEEP
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...
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