ON THE ROAD TO PLUM ISLAND – If you are pink and popular with humans of all ages who love to look at you, paint and photograph you as well as with many types of birds, including Osprey, which enjoy sitting on your chimney and roof, how would you like to celebrate your...
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City of Newburyport Reports Non-Human Case of West Nile Virus
NEWBURYPORT – The state Department of Public Health informed the City of Newburyport last week that there has been a confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the community. This was a non-human case. The City's risk status remains as moderate. To protect against...
West Newbury Police and Fire Departments Respond to Vehicle Into Water
WEST NEWBURY – Chief Michael Dwyer reports that the West Newbury Police and Fire Departments responded Sunday night when a pickup truck drove into the Merrimack River at a boat ramp. On Sunday, Aug. 11, at approximately 10:39 p.m., the West Newbury Police and Fire...
LOCAL STUDENTS Achieve Dean’s List at Univ. of Deleware
The University of Delaware Announces Dean's List NEWARK, DE (08/01/2024)– The following students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester: Emma Sindoni of Georgetown, MA Cailin Kelly of Merrimac, MA Spencer Lawson of...
Newbury Receives $133,950 State Grant to Update Elementary School Energy Management System
Newbury Receives $133,950 State Grant to Update Elementary School Energy Management System NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury is pleased to share that the Town has received a $133,950 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). The funding will be...
Newbury Police Department Receives $104,310 State Grant to Secure Body-Worn Camera Equipment
NEWBURY – Chief Patricia A. Fisher is pleased to share that the Newbury Police Department received a $104,310 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration as part of the FY25 Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than...
Sons & Daughters of First Settlers of Newbury Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Society of the Sons & Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Hope Community Church, 11 Hale Street, Newburyport. The non-profit organization’s mission is the preservation of the...
Don’t Miss Yankee Homecoming Fireworks & Parade!
NEWBURYPORT – Don't miss out on the local event of the summer: parade, fireworks, music, events and waterfront walks along the Newburyport waterfront! Yankee Homecoming's last few days feature sidewalks sales (August 1 - 3), a U.S. Coast Guard Open House on August 1...
Pink House Not a Hot Listing
NEWBURY – There is a two-story house for sale on the road to Plum Island. Built in 1925, the 1,500-square-foot house has an unfinished basement and walk-up attic. According to the description provided by General Services Administration (GSA), “The structure has been...
Honoring Veterans of All Wars
NEWBURY – Newbury has erected monuments to veterans of the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and World War II. Now, thanks to Bill DiMaio, the town may soon design and raise funds for a monument dedicated to veterans of past, present and future conflicts. On the...
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