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...
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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...
West Newbury: Upcoming GAR Library Program: Tackling Invasive Plants in the Backyard
West Newbury: Upcoming GAR Library Program: Tackling Invasive Plants in the Backyard Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7pm Joinnative plant advocate and invasive plant removal specialist, Nate Whitmer, as he discusses the threats from invasive plants, tips for...
Goats to Go Georgetown Upcoming Events:
Be My Valentine Hike with Little Goats: Friday, February 13 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Valentine’s Goat Hike & Alpaca Greetings: Friday, February 13 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Goat Yoga & Red Wine: Chocolate Bliss — A Valentine’s Celebration Friday, February 13 ·...
Get a Sneak Peek of America’s 250th Exhibit at Old North Church Historic Site This February School Vacation
Get a Sneak Peek of America’s 250th Exhibit at Old North Church Historic Site This February School Vacation Opens Saturday, Feb. 14 to Saturday, Feb. 21. BOSTON – Step into the story that launched a revolution. During February School Vacation Week, Old North Church...
West Newbury Summer Recreation Registration
West Newbury Summer Recreation Registration Summer Recreation Program registration Registration for residents is open now. Non-residents opens Monday, February 16th at 7:00 A.M. To register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/westnewburysummer. Field Trips include...
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...
Georgetown SelectBoard May Consider Yet Another Donahue Complaint
GEORGETOWN – Selectboard member Michael Donahue has sent to each member of the board a package of 195 pages of emails and police reports that he wants the board to consider at an upcoming meeting in hopes it will vote to remove board member Rachel Therrien from the...
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