REGIONAL – In its 50th year of helping North Shore adults beat addiction, the Link House, Inc. has launched a new program, the first in this region, to help children and teens cope with mental health issues. Appropriately named CATCH for Children And Teen Center for...
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Parks Conservancy/ Foundation Ties ‘Confusing, Not Illegal’
Parks Conservancy/ Foundation Ties ‘Confusing, Not Illegal’ By Stewart Lytle NEWBURYPORT – Former Parks Director Lise Reid has disagreed with City Councilors that the Morrill Foundation and Parks Conservancy have committed fraud in the handling of a donation by Ann...
Rte. 1 Gets a Traffic Signal
ROWLEY — One of the most dangerous intersections on state Rte. 1 is about to get a full traffic signal to replace a blinking yellow light in hopes of cutting down on accidents. The intersection at Central and Glen streets, which has a severe blind spot for cars...
Division 3 Final Four Winners!
The Newburyport Girl's Volleyball captains (Emma Foley, Viive Godtfredsen, Sophie Messina) pose with the Division 3 Final Four trophy after recently defeating Ashland. Photos provided by Peter McClelland
Lowering Electricity Costs
NEWBURYPORT – The city is joining about 150 Massachusetts communities in reducing skyrocketing electricity rates by bundling most of its residents’ purchases this winter to save more than $2.2 million. The city signed a 10-month contract with Direct Energy Services,...
Metzy’s Hires Super Chef
NEWBURYPORT — If you are looking for Spencer Thomas from Ipswich’s Ithaki Modern Mediterranean restaurant, look no further for your favorite chef than Metzy’s Cantina at the MBTA Rail Station in Newburyport. “Metzy’s is thrilled to welcome Spencer Thomas as Executive...
City of Newburyport Receives $50,000 Grant in Support of State Planning Assistance Program
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon is pleased to announce that the City of Newburyport has been awarded a $50,000 grant to fund sustainable development projects. The $50,000 grant was made possible by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Land...
Quebec Band Closes Out Roots Concert Season
By Ava Moeckel NEWBURYPORT — Enjoy the energetic fun of a Quebecois Saturday night kitchen party when the popular Le Vent du Nord, whose rhythmic and soulful music have charmed North Shore audiences several times before, are back this month to close out the Belleville...
A New Link In Trail System
NEWBURYPORT — For decades, New England towns have been turning unused rail lines into popular running and biking trails. Now Newburyport may blaze a new trail, converting an interstate highway, which once served trucks and cars, into a trail designed for bicyclers and...
Newburyport to Offer Aggregation Electricity Program
REGIONAL — In the wake of National Grid’s announcement that electricity costs are rising by 64 percent starting Nov. 1, the city of Newburyport expects to offer residents a lower rate through a new electricity aggregation program by January. For National Grid’s 1.3...