by Stewart Lytle, Sr. Reporter IPSWICH – Few homes in this town that has many First Period homes are more imbued with New England history than the Baker-Tozer House at 16 Elm Street. Built in 1835, this four-bedroom, 2,750-square-foot home within walking distance of...
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Hayley Reardon Performing at Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for the Arts
Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. Arakelian Theater, Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA Tickets at HayleyReardon.com A native of coastal Massachusetts, folk-pop singer and songwriter Hayley Reardon has played many memorable shows for...
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES – THURS FEB 5 8:30 – 10:30 AM
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES - THURS FEB 5 8:30 - 10:30 AM Haverhill, right over the line from Groveland.
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wednesday, February 11
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wednesday, February 11 Doors open at 7:00. Meeting begins at 7:30. Hilton Senior Center, Salisbury, MA This month's meeting will feature a talk by John Manning and Andrew Andriopoulos entitled: "Shoes and Beans" A...
Joaquim De Almeida III
Joaquim De Almeida III, affectionately known as “Jackie D” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at home in Rowley, Massachusetts. Born on March 17, 1955, in Salem, Massachusetts, Jackie was a beloved father, grandfather, brother,...
Boxford Select Board Seeks Resident Input on Future of Stiles Pond Beach Operations
BOXFORD –The Boxford Select Board is inviting residents to share their feedback on the future operations of Stiles Pond Beach as the Town plans for the 2026 beach season. For many years, Stiles Pond Beach was operated by the Boxford Athletic Association (BAA), a...
Rowley’s Clark School Presents Lila the Werewolf
ROWLEY — The Clark’s School’s Theatre at the Bell will present a seriocomic play, Lila the Werewolf, that is adapted from the short story by acclaimed fantasy author Peter S. Beagle, author of the beloved novel and film The Last Unicorn. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.,...
Greyhound Heals, Finds Her Place in the Post-Racing World
NEWBURYPORT – The Greyhound had been a champion racer, but her wins and the prize money she won were never enough for the humans who owned her or those assigned to care for her. For the Greyhound, there was no graceful retirement from the track like thoroughbred...
Historic Church For Sale
MERRIMACPORT – With the decline in attendance at many churches, new uses are being found for these stately buildings congregations once gathered in. Some have been converted to restaurants like Mission Oak Restaurant in Newburyport. A few are now museums. Others, like...
YWCA Greater Newburyport Hosted its 34nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service
NEWBURYPORT – Despite the snowy conditions, the YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomed more than 200 guests to Newburyport City Hall in celebration of its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & first-ever Day of Service last week. After attendees enjoyed...
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