by Stewart Lytle and Ava Moeckel PLUM ISLAND – Last Tuesday, the Pink House’s final morning, several trucks, a huge excavator and a giant crane arrived before dawn under a heavy fog to begin taking down the house. Four Newbury police officers came to manage traffic on...
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34 Citizens Groups from 34 Communities Supporting Rockport’s 2022 Opposition Lawsuit to the MBTA ‘Mandate’
By John T. Kolackovsky On October 5th, 2022, a group of concerned citizens did not believe the State had the right to impose the MBTA “Mandate” Law (3A) on Rockport and filed a lawsuit opposing it. The lawsuit (Docket No. 2277CV00947) argued that it was...
Two Scholarships for Local High School Students – Deadline to Apply: April 4
REGIONAL – The Newburyport Horticultural Society is offering two different scholarships to local high school students. The Deb Lambert Scholarship is for students of Whittier Tech and Essex Tech who are interested in pursuing a degree in an agricultural field of...
Whittier Receives Financial Literacy Grant
HAVERHILL – Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School received a $3,200 Massachusetts Financial Literacy Grant to help the school host a financial education fair, known as Credit for Life Fairs, for their students. Seventeen schools received this additional...
Groveland Town Government Openings
By Michael Dempsey GROVELAND – It’s that time of year again to volunteer for elected and appointed town positions. This year there are several open elected positions including the Board of Assessors, Select Board, Board of Health, Library Trustees, Cemetery...
Groveland Veasey Park Flea Market
By Michael Dempsey GROVELAND – The Friends of Veasey Park will be holding their annual indoor flea market this month on Saturday March 29 from 8 am until 2 pm at Veasey Park located at 201 Washington Street. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The Friends are...
Groveland Conservation Stewardship Program
By Michael Dempsey GROVELAND – The Groveland Conservation Commission and the Groveland Recreation Committee are seeking volunteers to help maintain our trails in 2025. This stewardship program is offered annually for any town resident interested in supporting the many...
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AMESBURY PACT Presents: "Stand Up Sober" 2025 w/ Amy Tee, Corey Manning & special guest! Free Community Comedy Night w/ Mocktail bar to normalize sober socialization When: Friday, March 21st 2025 - doors open at 6:00PM, show is 7:00-9:00PM The Space @ ZFDM 6...
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly – Find Your Local Chapter
Devices that collect fitness metrics aren’t just for Olympic athletes and marathoners. Activity trackers like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and Garmin Smartwatches have become more commonplace over the last decade. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly SM), the...
Saying Goodbye Is Hard
PLUM ISLAND – Edith Heyck was one of dozens of painters and photographers and fans who came to honor the Pink House at a sunset vigil on Sunday. Joe Cmar held his handmade model of the Pink House up to the sunset light for all to see. Dozens of photographers with long...
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