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Submitted by Bob Wicks Ipswich-Rowley Rotary On November 12, 2025, Rotarians from across the Northeast MA District (7930) gathered at the Andover Country Club to thank their members who served in the armed forces. These veterans were awarded the prestigious “Paul...
ROWLEY – Rowley has chosen its next police chief, a 17-year veteran of law enforcement, who committed to being employed only by Rowley for at least the first year. Subject to a background check by a third party, the SelectBoard voted unanimously to offer the chief...
Sharing the note we received from the Vintage Bazzar! It's well worth the adventure and short drive over to Exeter, N.H., December 5th - 7th, 32 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH: Friday 1 - 6pm, Sat 10am 4 pm, Sun. 10 am - 3 pm.
Katie Larson, DVM Coastal Kindness 978-440-2009 | West Newbury Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a family can face. To help make that time a little gentler, Dr. Katie Larson has launched Coastal Kindness, a mobile veterinary service...
Submitted by Nadine Romano-Ritche NEWBURYPORT – The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) announced the launch of their 2026 membership renewal and recruitment campaign following a highly successful year of community support. With the help of loyal members...
MERRIMACK RIVER – By the summer of 2027, a fun outing would be to hop on one of three brightly colored Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MeVa) ferries and ride for free up and down this powerful river. The solar-powered catamarans will be 33 feet long and...
NEWBURYPORT – Eben Diskin is on a mission. He wants to make getting involved in community affairs something that is “cool,” not just an interesting hobby for retirees, but rather people his age. A year ago, Diskin, 35, created the Townie website and started accepting...
REGIONAL – Two veteran food bank leaders have been honored for their efforts to fight food insecurity in the Merrimack Valley. Jane Merrow who heads the First Parish Church Food Pantry in Newbury, and Bonnie Schultz, the volunteer director of the Among Friends Meal...
NEWBURYPORT – When you walk along the boardwalk at the new Market Landing Park on the Merrimack River waterfront, be careful not to trip on loose boards or protruding nails. Over the past quarter century, many of the decking boards on the walkway have weathered and...
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