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NEWBURYPORT – It is safe for sharks to swim again in the waters off this port city. After eight years, the Newburyport Shark and Tuna Killing Tournament, which opens Sept. 11 for seven days, will no longer hand out prizes for killing the largest sharks. In a...
NEWBURYPORT – Five artists who focus on Eco-Art will share their hopes and visions for our threatened planet in the new exhibition at the PEG Center for Art & Activism. “Earth Anthem: A Eulogy” is on display from August 6th through September 17th at 3 Harris...
GEORGETOWN — The Georgetown Fire Department responded to a report of a brush fire in the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest last Thursday, and continues to face dangerous fire conditions throughout the community due to drought. On Thursday, Aug. 18, at approximately 6...
Byfield — Mike Fay’s TTS Players proudly present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. at the Byfield Community Arts Center on Friday, August 26th at 7pm and Saturday Aug 27th at 2pm and Sunday August 28th at 2pm Tickets are 15.00 adults 10.00 for students and seniors....
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith encourages individuals who are interested in pursuing a career with the Gloucester Fire Department to apply for the 2022 Municipal Firefighter written examination. The exam is meant to establish an eligible list from which to fill...
PLUM ISLAND — This story of this beautiful barrier island is that of two islands. To the north, sandwiched between the Great Marsh, the Merrimack River and the Atlantic Ocean, people reign, building ever larger and more expensive homes that battle erosion from rising...
To the Editor Thank EACH and EVERY ONE of Y O U! Our tally so far is $15,000! Woo hooooo! We have a few more donations coming in to put us over $15K but we wanted to share the great news! We are nothing without your support and commitment to helping people with...
NEWBURY – Supporters of The Pink House (STPH), which is probably the most photographed and painted site on the North Shore, has taken a major step to preserve the iconic house with its pink color, historic roof line and unique setting. With the help of historic...
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon released his plan for the reorganization of the Newburyport Parks Department, in which the majority of the department’s responsibilities will be moved under the oversight Department of Public Services (DPS). The Parks maintenance staff...
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