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REGIONAL – Now that we are a few days into 2023 and several of your resolutions are looking unrealistic, let’s look at what we can expect and hope for in the coming months. On Beacon Hill, there will be major changes as Republicans, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov....
REGIONAL – A Superior Court judge dismissed Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra’s attempt last week to stop his Democratic challenger, Kristin Kassner, from taking the legislative seat that represents southern Essex County. Essex Superior Court Associate Justice Thomas...
GEORGETOWN — Acting Chief Chuck Savage is very pleased to announce that, thanks to the generous spirit of residents and the business community, Georgetown firefighters collected a total of 3,539 toys for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. On Sunday, Dec. 4,...
Christmas trees pick-up at the curb will begin on Monday, January 2nd. Trees will be collected on various days (not necessarily your trash collection day). Please do not bag the trees, but please do remove bases, tinsel, and lights. Trees put out by Monday, January...
REGIONAL – Kristen Kassner attended the New Legislators Academy last week with other newly elected state representatives from across the Commonwealth, while Rep. Lenny Mirra took the fight to Essex Superior Court to prevent her from being elected to the Second Essex...
IPSWICH – Next time, you stop at the Choate Bridge Pub for a clam chowder or a burger, bring along a copy of John Updike’s Couples or Rabbit Run. You will impress other diners with your literary acumen as you enjoy the exploits of Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom or the 10...
Ellie Marden was Amesbury’s top scorer against Tewksbury on December 13th in the Red Hawks’ season opener. Loose ball during the Newburyport/Manchester-Essex game Finn Brennan of Newburyport heavily guarded by Edward Chareas of Manchester-Essex Cade Furse of...
NEWBURYPORT -- Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that a vacant house on Plum Island in Newburyport was damaged by the severe winter storm and bomb cyclone known as Winter Storm Elliott. Newburyport Fire and Building Department officials responded to and...
REGIONAL – In its 50th year of helping North Shore adults beat addiction, the Link House, Inc. has launched a new program, the first in this region, to help children and teens cope with mental health issues. Appropriately named CATCH for Children And Teen Center for...
REGIONAL — Since it became obvious that Kim Driscoll would be the Commonwealth’s next lieutenant governor, the people of Salem, where she has served as mayor for 17 years, “are understandably anxious,” said Salem resident Neil Harrington. The loss of Driscoll, the...
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