The Town Common

Eastern student Katherine Sarra of Newburyport makes spring 2022 Dean’s List

WILLIMANTIC, CT — Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, in which more than 1,200 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-time student Katherine Sarra of Newburyport, who...

Local Students Named to Assumption University’s Dean’s List

WORCESTER — Assumption University has announced those who have been named to the University's Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. Students named to the Dean's List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on...

Local Students Graduate From College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER — Holy Cross celebrated nearly 755 bachelor of arts degree recipients at its 176th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 27 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Acclaimed writer and infectious disease physician Abraham Verghese delivered this year's address...

A new line-up at The Cabot & Off Cabot

BEVERLY — The Cabot dives into summer with a fantastic line-up of new shows. The Cabot, in partnership with John Tobin Presents, hosts many more hilarious shows this upcoming month including: Chris Pennie, Mitch Fatel, Mary Kennedy, Kelly MacFarland, Paul Nardizzi,...

The Music Hall Lounge’s Latest Announcement Includes Selection of Local Artists

Portsmouth, NH - The Music Hall Lounge’s latest show announcements for the newly renovated venue features comedy, literary conversations, and the return of several regional favorite musicians. Formerly named The Loft, The Lounge welcomes local legends, award-winning...

Mike Wilson To Make Second ‘Run Across America’

NEWBURYPORT – After running alone for more than 3,000 miles from the west coast, braving extreme weather, packs of dogs and numerous flat tires on his running stroller, Mike Wilson is planning to make the great American crossing on foot again next year. Wilson plans...

Ipswich Contractor sentenced for $1.8 million payroll tax scheme

BOSTON – An Ipswich man who owned and operated numerous businesses in the state was sentenced to a year of home confinement and three years of supervised release for manipulating his payroll to evade over $1.8 million in taxes. George Vasiliades, 58, was also ordered...

Battle For March’s Hill: Neighbors v. Dirt Bikers

NEWBURYPORT — The 17-acre March’s Hill, one of the highest points in the city, was used during the War of 1812 to watch for British ships on the Merrimack River. Today, neighbors of March’s Hill still have an eye out. But instead of British warships, they are keeping...