NEWBURYPORT — The tense war between neighbors of the 17-acre March’s Hill and mountain bikers who have built trails and jumps in a wooded section was fought to a stalemate last week before the city’s Parks Commission. The commission, after listening to more than an...
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Storm Surge To Host A Public Event On The Newburyport Roadmap To Decarbonization
NEWBURYPORT — Next time you walk around in Newburyport, look up. Have you noticed the increase in solar arrays in your neighborhood? How about electric cars; are you seeing more of them on the street and in your neighborhood? Storm Surge will host a live presentation...
Newburyport boy pulled from Groveland pool
GROVELAND — A 12-year-old Newburyport boy was pulled from the bottom of a Groveland pool at a private recreational camp on Bare Hill Road last Friday morning. The boy was pulled from the pool by a lifeguard and was conscious and breathing when emergency personnel...
Newburyport Bank Donates as Platinum Sponsor of Amesbury Days
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank has donated $1,500 as a Platinum sponsor of the 123rd Amesbury Days. This event runs from June 23rd through July 4th with a full schedule of fun and exciting community events. Beginning in 1899 as a one-day festival for employees of...
Estate Discovery Auction
NEWBURYPORT – Antiques and accessories. Sat, June 18th at 10 am. live in-person event to be held at Masonic Center – 31 Green St, Newburyport. Prev: 8 am and throughout the sale. Contents of a Georgetown estate. Over 400 lots to be sold. Must be present to bid. Always...
Eastern student Katherine Sarra of Newburyport makes spring 2022 Dean’s List
WILLIMANTIC, CT — Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, in which more than 1,200 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-time student Katherine Sarra of Newburyport, who...
Local Students Graduate From College of the Holy Cross
WORCESTER — Holy Cross celebrated nearly 755 bachelor of arts degree recipients at its 176th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 27 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Acclaimed writer and infectious disease physician Abraham Verghese delivered this year's address...
Mike Wilson To Make Second ‘Run Across America’
NEWBURYPORT – After running alone for more than 3,000 miles from the west coast, braving extreme weather, packs of dogs and numerous flat tires on his running stroller, Mike Wilson is planning to make the great American crossing on foot again next year. Wilson plans...
Battle For March’s Hill: Neighbors v. Dirt Bikers
NEWBURYPORT — The 17-acre March’s Hill, one of the highest points in the city, was used during the War of 1812 to watch for British ships on the Merrimack River. Today, neighbors of March’s Hill still have an eye out. But instead of British warships, they are keeping...
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