NEWBURYPORT – The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted unanimously last week to approve construction of a three-story building to house 212-apartments on the site of the old Kmart Building. The largest 40B residential project in the city’s history and the first...
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Kraken Gaming – Vintage Toys & Games Treasure in Rowley
ROWLEY – Pokemonâ, Play Stationâ, Nintendoâ, Genesisâ, Pikachuâ, Shogun Warriorsâ, Magicâ, Start Trekâ, Star Warsâ, Play Stationâ, Game Boyâ, and XBoxâ, are just some of the offerings at Kraken Gaming- the place to find vintage toys and games. The packed shop located...
Focus on Real Estate by Stewart Lytle – Lower Green Home Steeped in History
NEWBURY – If you are looking for a home that was part of early Newbury history with the same views of the Parker River that the earliest settlers enjoyed, a two-bedroom home that has been updated with modern amenities just came on the market. Built originally in 1728...
Plant Matters
What we covered in 2025 and what is ahead in 2026. We discovered some great plant people in 2025 Carol Decker of West Newbury Wild and Native (WN2) described how WN2 encourages people to cultivate ecological landscapes. https://www.wnwildnative.org Dianne Plantamura...
Upcoming Newburyport Public Library Happenings in January
Wednesday, January 21st at 7pm: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II (VIRTUAL). Author Elyse Graham will discuss her new book, "Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II", the true untold story of the...
Local Students Named to Honor Lists
Lebanon Valley College Elizabeth Kemp of Georgetown, Mass. has been named to the Lebanon Valley College Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0. Kemp is pursuing a bachelor of arts and bachelor of...
YWCA Greater Newburyport Hosts 34nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service
Mon. January 19, 2026 YWCA Greater Newburyport Hosts 34nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service The YWCA Greater Newburyport is excited to host its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service on Monday, January 19,...
Newburyport Whale Watching and the Plight of Whales Event at the Maritime Museum FRIDAY
NEWBURYPORT – If you love whales, the Custom House Maritime Museum has got a treat waiting for you. On 2026’s first First Friday lecture, Kristin Daley, a marine naturalist at the Newburyport Whale Watch will speak at 6:30 p.m. Friday about Newburyport Whale Watching...
Focus on Real Estate: Featured Property – A New Gateway to Plum Island
PLUM ISLAND – The character of residences on this 11-mile barrier island has been undergoing major change over the last decade. Once a popular vacation destination where people from all over the Northeast rented cottages to enjoy the beach. Sunburned, hungry and...
Boxford’s Paisley’s Farm: Wishing You Warmth & Peace in the New Year
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- Rowley’s Robert Snow Honored for Veterans’ Service Jan 21, 2026
- Newburyport’s 212-Apartment ‘K-Mart’ Plaza Landing Approved, May Face Court Challenge Jan 21, 2026
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- Student-Led Music Fundraiser to Support the Georgetown High School Band Program Jan 21, 2026

