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DANVERS − St. John’s Preparatory School held its 116th Commencement exercises on Saturday afternoon as Head of School Edward P. Hardiman, Ph.D. P’19 ’21 ’26 conferred diplomas upon 279 seniors during an outdoor ceremony held on the school’s campus. The ceremony was...
Bishop Fenwick is proud to announce Julia Davis ’26 of Newburyport as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Julia has distinguished herself academically by pursuing one of the school’s most rigorous academic programs, including thirteen AP courses. A Presidential...
Store Shout-Out: Cumberland Farms Ipswich Johnathan Jodoin (L) and Andy Homas (R), manager of Cumberland Farms Ipswich display a recent copy of The Town Common which they make available to customers. Drop by say "Hey, I saw you in The Town Common!" (Photo by Julianne...
IPSWICH − The Ipswich Fire Department will provide proven fire safety lessons and resources to both students and seniors this year thanks to $9,326 in state grant funding. Ipswich Fire will receive a $6,381 grant to fund the SAFE program, and a $2,945 grant to fund...
Editor’s Note: Rylee’s last name is being withheld PLUM ISLAND TURNPIKE – At seven years old, Rylee W. remembers calling out a greeting to the Pink House whenever her family drove by it to their Plum Island home. She loved to see the birds on the roof of the...
Books are the mirrors and windows to the world for children. They stimulate children’s imaginations while educating them in meaningful ways. Books unlock the world for children, build bridges of understanding amongst them, and introduce children to something new. It...
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hilton in Danvers. The North Shore Chamber’s Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner celebrates the top 3 percent of students in...
Ipswich Babe Ruth Baseball Last week's first game at Byliek Park saw Ipswich face of against Gloucester in a game that ended early when Ipswich ran away with a lopside win (10 or 11 to 0). The team was treated to a pizza party at the Ipswich House of Pizza following...
IPSWICH − The Select Board last week voted unanimously to offer the town manager position to Brendan Sweeney, a native son, who currently serves as Boxford’s assistant town administrator. Sweeney was selected over fellow finalist Steve Bartha, Lexington’s town...
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