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Celebrate America's 250th the Old South Church - Movie A Great Awakening Save this date! Extremely important information about our local history of the life of "The Forgotten Founding Father" by Kay Lee Ogden NEWBURYPORT− I recently had the pleasure of meeting with...
PLUM ISLAND, Mass. — Maintaining a sewer system on a barrier island sand bar is never an easy task. And the sewer system on this ever-more-populated island is no exception. For all its challenges, the PI sewer system has enhanced the island’s charm by producing the...
METZY’S is entering a new era, evolving from a beloved local restaurant and food truck into a broader food, hospitality, entertainment, and events brand let by an expanded team of culinary and operational leaders. Founded by Erik Metzdorf as a food truck in 2014,...
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — If you have attended a Belleville Roots concert in recent years or plan to enjoy the concert this month by Grammy nominated guitarist and songwriter Bill Kirchen, know that you have helped the on-going campaign to restore the church’s historic...
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — To honor Thom Gould, a past chair of the Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) , a donor has established a matching challenge grant of $50,000 that could double that that to benefit the museum. The donor gave the museum until an undisclosed date...
TOPSFIELD, Mass. — Amid viewing farm animals, munching on hotdogs, enjoying parades, beauty pageants and rock and roll concerts, scammers are lurking around the Topsfield Fair digital footprint. The Fair, which runs Oct. 2 to 12 at the Fairgrounds, notified current...
The Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) is creating a new, full-time Lead Scientist position dedicated to designing and leading two major, multi-phase investigations: one in Newburyport Harbor, and one in the Lawrence Dam Impoundment. These locations see some of...
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – As part of their continued partnership, Watts donated the funds for the purchase of a jet ski to the Clean River Project to help provide the nonprofit with a more efficient way to survey the Merrimack River, monitor cleanup areas, and locate...
PLUM ISLAND — This year's all-volunteer island festival featured approximately 107 accoustic and featured bands on 50 locations across Plum Island, with half-a-dozen food locations, seven shuttle-stops, and countless volunteers, neighbors, and visitors who made...
NEWBURYPORT — As he transitions to a new role at the popular Jabberwocky Bookstore, Paul Abruzzi recalled one of his fondest memories from his 33 years as its manager: bringing his infant son to work. He would stand at the Tannery's parking lot door with Nathan's car...
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