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...
Merrimac
Ferries on the Merrimack Coming
MERRIMACK RIVER – By the summer of 2027, a fun outing would be to hop on one of three brightly colored Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MeVa) ferries and ride for free up and down this powerful river. The solar-powered catamarans will be 33 feet long and...
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...
Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education Jingle and Mingle Event
Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education will be hosting a Jingle & Mingle event on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30 – 8 pm upstairs at the Grog Restaurant. Guests can expect music from the Chuck Walker Trio, light bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $35 per...
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...
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Recent News
- Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change Dec 10, 2025
- Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened Dec 10, 2025
- Santa’s Helpers from the Georgetown Fire Department Collected Toys for Tots Last Sunday Dec 10, 2025
- Mello Cuts an Hour of Trash Truck Transfer Traffic Dec 10, 2025

