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PORTSMOUTH, NH — On Wednesday, October 26 at 7 p.m., New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman visits The Music Hall’s Lounge, just in time for Halloween with her novel, THE BOOK OF MAGIC, the final installment of the Practical Magic series. The 7pm event...
ROWLEY — Join us at the library on Thursday, November 3 at 6:30pm to talk about Born to Be Hanged: The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune by Keith Thomson. The year is 1680, the Golden Age of Piracy,...
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department would like to remind the community of the importance of fire sprinklers, following a recent incident in which sprinklers had a large impact on limiting potential damage. On Monday, Sept 19. Gloucester...
GROVELAND — The Groveland Council on Aging is hosting watercolor classes throughout the month of October. Classes will be every Wednesday in October from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., at the Groveland Public Safety room located at the fire station, 181 Main St. Classes begin...
GEORGETOWN — Acting Fire Chief Chuck Savage and the Georgetown Fire Department urge all residents to be aware and to follow these basic tips to help protect their loved ones during Fire Prevention Week, which is being recognized this year from Oct. 9 to 15. Fire...
IPSWICH — The town Planning Board voted four to one to allow an international optical research company to convert the historic Waldingfield estate into a corporate campus. But don’t expect work crews to descend immediately on the 40-acre estate at 55 Waldingfield...
Photo Courtesy Thomson Communications Laurie Berns of Peabody was named Mrs. Essex County 2023 today at the Topsfield Fair. Berns had participated in the contest when she was 22 years old. She moved out of the area and entered again this year after returning to...
GROVELAND — Groveland’s annual Pumpkin Fest. Pumpkin Fest will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 183 Main St. The event will feature fun activities for the whole family, including pumpkin displays, library activities, music and tractor...
Courtesy Photo Anthony DiLuna, 7, of Hamilton and Vanessa Tortorelli, 7, of Georgetown, were crowned the 2022 Junior King and Queen on Saturday at the Topsfield Fair. Every year the Topsfield Fair hosts a pageant for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old to...
IPSWICH — Chorus North Shore will return with its production of Handel’s “Messiah” at Our Lady of Hope Church, Ipswich on December 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. This masterwork marks the beginning of the Christmas season for music lovers the world over. Conductor Sonja...
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