Editor’s Note: Rylee’s last name is being withheld PLUM ISLAND TURNPIKE – At seven years old, Rylee W. remembers calling out a greeting to the Pink House whenever her family drove by it to their Plum Island home. She loved to see the birds on the roof of the...
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Shane W. Faircloth
Shane W. Faircloth, 37, of Barrington, NH, formally of Rowley, MA, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Shane was born on April 28, 1988, grew up in Rowley and attended Triton Regional High School. Shane worked for Domino’s until he became a...
Newburyport Art: Three New Art Shows!
submitted by Kelly K. Page Gallery Manager Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! Soft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a...
Free Books – Jewish American Heritage Month in May
Books are the mirrors and windows to the world for children. They stimulate children’s imaginations while educating them in meaningful ways. Books unlock the world for children, build bridges of understanding amongst them, and introduce children to something new. It...
North Shore Chamber to Celebrate 2026 Honor Scholars
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hilton in Danvers. The North Shore Chamber’s Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner celebrates the top 3 percent of students in...
GREATER NEWBURYPORT YWCA – 16th Annual Engaging Communities Luncheon
by Ilene Harnch-Grady Health and Wellness/Encore Director/YWCA NEWBURYPORT – The YWCA is thrilled to announce the upcoming Engaging Communities Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6th. This year’s theme is “No Wrong Doors: A Continuum of Care” and features panelists Suzanne...
Newburyport Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition From Arbor Day Foundation
Jean Berger of the the Newburyport Tree Commission shared the following: The Arbor Day Foundation has named Newburyport, Mass., a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. To earn Tree City USA...
Newburyport Bank Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank has announced the appointment of three accomplished leaders to its Board of Directors: Wayne Capolupo, Marianne Hatheway, and Frank G. Cousins, Jr. Each brings deep experience in governance, financial services, infrastructure, and...
Newburyport Library’s 1st Pet Supply Swap and Sweet Paws Rescue Meet and Greet
NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Public Library will be hosting their first Pet Supply and Sweet Paws Rescue meet and greet event on Wednesday April 29th at 5:30 p.m. If you’ve got a furry friend, you know they have their favorite toys and can be picky about what you...
Tenney Statute Celebrated at Custom House Maritime Museum
NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) drew a crowd last week to celebrate the raising of more than $25,000 to secure the acquisition of the 9-foot masthead of one of the city’s most famous philanthropist join the museum’s collection of clipper ship art...
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