HAVERHILL – In its first year of using a lottery for admissions, all 11 municipalities served by the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School saw an increase in the number of student applications for next year. Some cities and towns – Georgetown, Ipswich,...
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Low Housing Inventory Drives Up Prices
REGIONAL – In the hunt for a scapegoat for the high and rising prices of homes in this area, look no further than the current inventory of homeowners who are not putting their homes on the market because: - People like living here on the North Shore and don’t want to...
The Firehouse Enjoys Strong Leadership
By Allan Haley NEWBURYPORT – When Shauna Pieniazek, president of the Board of Directors at the Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for the Arts, came to Newburyport from Boston 30 years ago with her husband, Matt, she brought a love and understanding of theater. “My...
Valentine Love Pet Food Drive
alentine Love Pet Food Drive February 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Congregational Church 14 Titcomb St Newburyport, Mass. The Christian Outreach team is hosting the annual ‘Valentine Love’ Pet Food Drive-By Collection. All donations will go directly...
M. Cacao Offers Culinary Chocolates
NEWBURYPORT – Michael Nichols, owner of M. Cacao, the new chocolate shop on Market Square, said he is often told by customers that they cannot bring themselves to eat the chocolates he sells, particularly the art bars. “They’re too pretty,” they say. “But they are...
The Road to American Independence Explored
NEWBURYPORT – Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with the Custom House Maritime Museum. In partnership with the Museum of Old Newbury and supported by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, programs will delve into the terrible winter of...
Historic Baker-Tozer House on the Market
by Stewart Lytle, Sr. Reporter IPSWICH – Few homes in this town that has many First Period homes are more imbued with New England history than the Baker-Tozer House at 16 Elm Street. Built in 1835, this four-bedroom, 2,750-square-foot home within walking distance of...
Hayley Reardon Performing at Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for the Arts
Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. Arakelian Theater, Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA Tickets at HayleyReardon.com A native of coastal Massachusetts, folk-pop singer and songwriter Hayley Reardon has played many memorable shows for...
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES – THURS FEB 5 8:30 – 10:30 AM
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES - THURS FEB 5 8:30 - 10:30 AM Haverhill, right over the line from Groveland.
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wednesday, February 11
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wednesday, February 11 Doors open at 7:00. Meeting begins at 7:30. Hilton Senior Center, Salisbury, MA This month's meeting will feature a talk by John Manning and Andrew Andriopoulos entitled: "Shoes and Beans" A...
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