This winter, as nearly 500 endangered sea turtles have received rehabilitative care at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital after being rescued from Cape Cod, an ice sculpture depicting some of the most critically endangered among them, the Kemp’s ridley sea...
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Salem Five Creating Holiday Magic for Families in Need
GEORGETOWN – Join Salem Five and The Salvation Army by donating new, unwrapped toys to kids in the community this holiday season from now until the end of the year. Pictured are Aaron, Jalin, Debbie, and Rebecca. Our team at Salem Five Bank in Georgetown is so...
Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus
Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-one years I have had the privilege to serve my community by creating and operating The Town Common. We have overcome many obstacles, shared in many wonderful stories, participated in many local events,...
Tom’s Discount: A Shopping Adventure
SALISBURY – Whether it is a plastic bin, birthday wrapping paper, office supplies or a reflective jacket that keeps you and your dog safe after dark, Tom’s Discount Store is your go-to store. In the 15,000-square-foot store on Rte. 110 with 32,000 different items,...
WREATHS across AMERICA – Honoring Veterans This Holiday Season
ROWLEY – It is not just the season for joy, but one to honor those who have served with a national wreath-laying ceremony. On the North Shore, volunteers will gather at the Rowley Burial Ground. on Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m. Wreaths Across America, a national...
Cantemus December Concerts Share “The Peace of Wild Things”
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire...
Good Music Coming to the North Shore
REGIONAL – This fall, the North Shore can enjoy some great music from a wide variety of musicians. Thanks to the 206th Topsfield Fair, running Oct. 4 to 14, fair goers may feel like they are in Nashville, TN enjoying the music of the southern rock band 38 Special,...
Hampton United Methodist Women to Host Pontine Theatre’s Robert Frost’s New Hampshire
Hampton United Methodist Women to Host Pontine Theatre’s Robert Frost’s New Hampshire Hampton, NH: Hampton United Methodist Women welcome the community to enjoy Pontine Theatre’s premiere of Robert Frost’s New Hampshire on Wednesday, April 10th, 7:00 PM at the Hampton...
SNHU Announces Fall President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the Fall 2021 President's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the...
Gundalow Co Presents Kevin Wade Mitchel performing as “Jack Staines”
Portsmouth, NH - Meet Jack Staines, a “Black Jack” aboard the Gundalow Tuesday September 7th 5:00-7:00 at the Prescott Park dock. Sankofa Scholar & Tour Guide Kevin Wade Mitchel as “Jack Staines” will be performing a living history reenactment aboard the Gundalow...
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