by IDA WYE A visit to Veasey Park in Groveland with Dianne Plantamura and a group of volunteer weed annihilators including a woman from Washington state: We last spoke with Dianne on March 5th 2025 about her leadership and involvement with Veasey Park and the creation...
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College Honor Lists
State University of New York Dean's List: Luke Van Galen of Georgetown Georgia Tech Dean's List: Ethan Downs of Newburyport Brody Junge of Boxford New York Institute of Technology Dean's List: Ryan King of Hampton, NH Roger Williams University Dean's List: Erin Barry...
Mosquito Spraying on the Coast
REGIONAL – From August 10 to 16, during daylight hours, residents in Salisbury, Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich can expect to see helicopters flying low. The flights are part of a mosquito control program aimed at reducing the insect population. The timing...
Christian Concert Series – WEDNESDAY NIGHTS – SALISBURY BEACH
Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming – Photos, Part 1
A few photos from Yankee Homecoming Leanne from ANCHOR PIZZA set up a sidewalk spot where her four children helped her deliver pizza and smiles to the many Yankee Homecoming patrons. Left to right: Dylan, Skylor, Lillyanna, and Jaxyn. Their dad and more Yankee...
Newburyport Custom House Setting New Attendance Records
NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum may hit a record this year with as many as 16,000 visitors walking through its doors, which is double the museum’s 2023 attendance. Much of that success has to do with a series of transformations and additions designed to...
Planning Board Postpones Action on Georgetown Sand Mining Operation
GEORGETOWN – A frustrated Planning Board last week postponed for a third week deciding whether to grant a permit for the export of sand and the import of undisclosed material at the 100-year-old Zibell Farm. Planning Board Chair Harry LaCortiglia asked the farm...
A Sign to Remember the Pink House
NEWBURY – The Pink House, which stood at the edge of the Great Marsh for 100 years, may soon be remembered with a sign at the spot where it once stood. Last week, the Newbury SelectBoard voted 4-0, with one member abstaining, to approve a request by resident Bob...
Upcoming Events & YANKEE HOMECOMING!!!
All Events are Free Unless Otherwise Noted AMESBURY Aug. 7 5 - 8 p.m. Summer Sip & Stroll Downtown Visit 14+ Businesses for complimentary light refreshments and/or pop-up vendors! BOXFORD Aug 7 2 - 3 p.m. Summer Reading Part for Kids Featuring Comedy Magician...
Yankee, Come Home Once Again
NEWBURYPORT – Like other cities such as New Orleans and San Antonio with Mardi Gras and Fiesta, Newburyport has Yankee Homecoming, with a parade, art shows and Saturday-night fireworks over the mighty Merrimack. Beginning this Saturday, the 10-day celebration...
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