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REGIONAL – For years since he lost his sight, a 93-year-old World War II veteran relied on his wife to read to him. But then she died, and his world got very small until he turned to the Lions Club for help. Bob LaFrance, a Lions Club member for 45 years and head of...
Are you a resident of Newbury or a nearby town? Do you like spending time outdoors, and living close to rich natural areas and recreation facilities? Do you want to make your voice heard regarding the Open Space and Recreation Plan's priorities? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The 5th Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest brought approximately 2,000 ticketed guests to Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth for a day of hot sauce, food, music, family fun, and some seriously intense pepper challenges — while raising a record...
NEWBURY – The current battle for control of the Upper Green on High Road has nothing to do with Colonial-era militia or General Benedict Arnold’s stopover on route to his disastrous raid on Quebec. The town’s Highway Department is battling hordes of Canadian geese,...
The Newburyport Choral Society welcomes prospective singers to an Open Rehearsal on Tuesday, September 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street. Kick off our Winter 2026 concert season by joining us for the first rehearsal. New singers are...
Salisbury Christian Concert Series Wed. August 19 & Wed. Aug. 26, 6:30 - 9:00 PM FREE concerts at Salisbury Beach Waterfront Stage! Come early, browse through the shops. Take in the views, enjoy a great Christian Concert sponsored in part by...
NEWBURY −Following a breakthrough year that included being named First Runner-Up in American Songwriter’s Road Ready Talent Contest, the release of her acclaimed sophomore EP Sophomore Slump, and continued momentum as one of New England’s fastest-rising young...
NEWBURYPORT – Malcolm Carnwath was a Realtor and a respected historic preservationist with deep roots in his beloved Newburyport and Portsmouth. But Carnwath probably prefers to be thought of more as a Jazz pianist. As a long-time member of this city’s historical...
by Lonnie Brennan REGIONAL − The town of Topsfield received $46,200 for a rail trail maintenance shed. Topsfield was one of 65 municipalities that received a portion of $8.6 million in taxpayer money distributed through the recent MassTrails Grants program managed by...
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