REGIONAL – With the long federal government shutdown that threatened to shut off SNAP food assistance, there has been a lot of focus on the dozens of food pantries for people in our area. But what about food and supplies for pets? Shayna Gatautis and Toni Knott, both...
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Rotary Honors Military Veterans, Including those from Ipswich-Rowley
Submitted by Bob Wicks Ipswich-Rowley Rotary On November 12, 2025, Rotarians from across the Northeast MA District (7930) gathered at the Andover Country Club to thank their members who served in the armed forces. These veterans were awarded the prestigious “Paul...
Jane Merrow and Bonnie Shultz Recognized
REGIONAL – Two veteran food bank leaders have been honored for their efforts to fight food insecurity in the Merrimack Valley. Jane Merrow who heads the First Parish Church Food Pantry in Newbury, and Bonnie Schultz, the volunteer director of the Among Friends Meal...
Cole Landscaping on 133, Rowley: Giant Santa, Lots of Trucks! Nov. 22nd
ROWLEY - Drop over to Cole's Landscaping on Saturday, Nov. 22 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and put your little hands on some great trucks, and be sure to have your parents snap a photo of you with the 26' tall Santa. "It’s going to be a fun family day featuring a food...
Plant Matters: The Monarch Gardener
In conversation with The Monarch Gardner. I had the pleasure of meeting with Katie Banks Hone (aka, The Monarch Gardener) at her shop and nursery at Nutter Farm at 180 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield. I was deeply saddened by the death of Jane Goodall and asked Katie if she had...
Happy Veterans Day to All of Us!
by Kay Ogden Georgetown Please honor all our veterans and their families and help younger generations understand the contributions and sacrifices made by our parents and grandparents, and other family members, both in the past and present. All of us are so fortunate...
Helping Cancer Victims For 15 Years
REGIONAL – In its 15th year helping those diagnosed with cancer, the Rowley-based charity Solace for Stephanie has spent more than $150,000 helping more than 130 people either with direct financial help or college scholarships for high school seniors in families of...
Topsfield Fair Crowns Mrs. Essex County 2026
TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural fair, recently announced the winner of the annual Mrs. Essex County Pageant. Clarice Menesale of Danvers, received her crown during the 54th pageant, which takes place annually at the fair. Menesale took...
Rowley Veterans Association – NFL Days
ROWLEY – Alan and Maureen Aulson dropped into the Rowley Veterans Association recently and asked a few members what's it all about, explaining that they had driven by many times, but simply had not stopped. The pair related that they had a wonderful time, meeting so...
Buy Your Great Grand Sheep ‘Pebbles’ Land Rush Deed Today!
www.SheepDeeds.com Join the Knights of Columbus of Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown, Rowley, and beyond, at 87 E. Main Street in Georgetown, Mass., on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, or simply purchase a 'deed' for the 'ownership' of one square for the duration of the event. You...
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