Community News
Fight Over Historic Ipswich Waldingfield Mansion Continues
IPSWICH — After a year of contentious hearings over the fate of a historic mansion here, the Planning Board may vote this week if it will approve permits to allow Ora, a global ophthalmology company, to convert the Waldingfield estate and grounds to a corporate...
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor: Thanks very much to the Yankee Homecoming committee for choosing me and the Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness as a recipient of the 2022 Generations of Giving Volunteer Recognition Awards. It was an honor to be chosen and to be included with...
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Beach Lots 2 and 7 Open
Refuge Asks Visitors to ‘Walk around the Flocks’ NEWBURY — As of August 5, beach parking lots 2 and 7, in addition to Lot 1, at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island are open to the public as piping plovers and least terns have concluded nesting in...
Essex County Sheriffs’ Forum Thursday Night
ESSEX COUNTY – A coalition of nonpartisan, civic organizations will be hosting candidate forums for the Essex County Sheriff and Eastern District District Attorney (D.A.) races. ESSEX COUNTY — The Essex County Sheriffs’ Forum will be held on Thursday, 11 August, 7:00...
Virtual Job Search Series: Mondays at 2 pm at Rowley Library
ROWLEY — This is an online speaker series open to anyone unemployed, underemployed, looking to change careers, or just interested in the topic. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the speakers and for audience interaction. August 15, 2-3:30pm: Get Ready...
Georgetown Fire Department Seeks Students to Participate in Ceremony Marking Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
GEORGETOWN — The Georgetown Fire Department is seeking students in Georgetown to participate in a remembrance ceremony marking the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event will be held outside of the Georgetown Public Safety Building at 47 Central...
Awesome Toy Fair
Rowley — At Todd's Riverview Todd Farm. 275 Main Street, Rowley. Featuring Boston Toys Collectors Club. Now in it's 25th year. Saturday - August 20, 2022: 9am - 3 pm. No early Birds. Vendor's Reservations. 978-948-2217
Several Hundred Contests To Enter At The 2022 Topsfield Fair
TOPSFIELD – The 204th Topsfield Fair, running September 30 - October 10, 2022, offers hundreds of contests for both amateur and professional entrants. Some of the contests include prize money while others are just for bragging rights. Contestants can upload their...
Krista Niles Selected as Assistant Principal of Pentucket District’s Donaghue, Sweetsir Schools
WEST NEWBURY – Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Stephanie Dembro, Principal of the Donaghue and Sweetsir schools, announced the selection of Krista Niles as Assistant Principal of the Merrimac schools. Niles holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from...
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