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...
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The Seacoast Wind Ensemble Performs Veterans Day Concert
KITTERY, MAINE — The Seacoast Wind Ensemble (SWE) will perform a concert for Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Have Served on Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 pm at the Star Theater in Kittery, Maine. SWE performs under the direction of Dr. Mark Stickney. The program will...
City of Gloucester Ends Ban on Outdoor Water Use
GLOUCESTER – Mayor Greg Verga announces that the City of Gloucester is lifting its ban on all non-essential outdoor water use effective immediately. The City has enforced some form of water ban for several months to protect the City's water supply and fire protection...
Rowley Council on Aging November Happenings
ROWLEY — COA Luncheon Mondays at noon at the COA Enhanced Fitness Class Mondays at the YMCA in Ipswich, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Rowley Congregational Church 1:00-2:00 pm Fitness and Balance Class Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am at the Congregational Church...
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...
Vote By Tuesday!
REGIONAL — Redistricting every 10 years usually brings change to the political landscape as district lines are moved. This year, the impact of redistricting combined with legislators leaving office for other posts may be a near complete makeover of the North Shore’s...
Obituary: Nicole Downer
IPSWICH — Nicole’s favorite flower was a sunflower, which matched her sunny disposition. Most everyone who knew her would agree she was a burst of happy energy wherever she went. A true Ipswich townie, Nicole attended Ipswich High School with her twin sister Courtney,...
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