An Early Black Attorney Honored

NEWBURYPORT – Louis Tyree was the man any parent would love to have as a son. He grew up in Indiana, where his father was a farmer and fought with the Union Army in the Civil War. His mother was highly literate and imbued her son with a desire for education and to...

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The HERO Act Helps Veterans

Veterans may get some property tax relief from the state legislature thanks to amendments Minority Leader Bruce Tarr pushed through to the HERO Act. The law, officially known for honoring, empowering and recognizing servicemembers and veterans, was signed into law by...

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Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Boat Fire

GLOUCESTER – Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to and extinguished a boat fire last week. On Thursday, at about 6:03 a.m., Gloucester Fire responded to Gloucester Marine Railways, 81 Rocky Neck Ave, for reports of a boat fire. The...

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The Harrington Circus at Castle Hill Returns!

IPSWICH - Mr. Harrington cordially invites one and all to a wondrous adventure at Castle Hill! The Harrington Circus on Castle Hill is based on a neighborhood event that happened in the summers of 1910-1913 which, according to the book Upon the Road Argilla by Sydney...

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Compete in the Topsfield Fair

TOPSFIELD – Whether you raise bees or cattle, knit or needle point, design jewelry, work with wood or paint on canvas, the Topsfield Fair has a contest you may want to compete in. The 206th Topsfield Fair, scheduled to take place from Oct. 4 to 14, features a wide...

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Housing Crisis on the Front Burner

REGIONAL  – The cost and availability of housing on the North Shore is a frequent topic of conversation as prices have skyrocketed and builders are having trouble keeping up with demand for those who want to live here. In Newburyport, where housing prices are higher...

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Laugh, Give to Help Cancer Victims – COMEDY NIGHT

REGIONAL – In recent months, Solace for Stephanie has helped 10 people who are struggling with cancer and finding it hard to pay their bills. They include a woman, suffering with ovarian cancer since 2022. She had to quit work. Her husband has continued his work, but...

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