Massachusetts is hosting its annual free saltwater fishing days on Father’s Day weekend, June 19th and 20th. So grab your rod, gather up the family, and head to the shoreline for some great fishing action. No need for a saltwater fishing permit in state marine waters,...
Community News
Who Will Pay to Rebuild Carleton Drive?
GEORGETOWN – Carleton Drive must be totally rebuilt if it is to support hundreds of new vehicles from tractor trailers and packer trucks to cars and pickups, handling trash at the proposed 500-ton transfer station, the Planning Board learned last week. It is unclear...
Historic New England Southern Maine Sites Opening
South Berwick, Maine -June 2021- Historic New England’s Hamilton House and Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum reopened Saturday, June 5, 2021, and will be open for the season Saturdays and Sundays, through October 17, 2021. The sites will offer guided tours on the hour,...
The Women’s Fund of Essex County Announces 2021 Grant Winners
Nonprofit grants $250,000 to 37 outstanding organizations serving women and girls in our community Danvers - The Women's Fund of Essex County (TWF) announced annual grant funding totaling $250,000 to 37 non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of...
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue awarded $100,000 Cummings grant
SALISBURY —The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation's $25 Million Grant Program. The Salisbury-based organization was chosen from a total of 590...
PLUM ISLAND SOUND KAYAKING TOUR JUNE 12
Join the Merrimack River Watershed Council on a paddling trip in the Plum Island Sound with local company Plum Island Kayak on Saturday afternoon June 12th . The Council invites the community to explore the river from a kayak. The paddle will begin on Plumbush Creek....
NHDES Presents Awards at Annual Drinking Water Protection Conference
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau recently recognized the Merrimack River Watershed Council (MWRC), the city of Claremont and the Hooksett Village Water Precinct at its annual Drinking...
Newburyport Classic Car Show
Downtown Newburyport will host classic cars and live music at the Annual Cruisin' the '50s Car Show on Thursday, August 12 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM. Visitors can get up close to view 250+ specially selected classic cars from across New England. This free community event...
Are You Washing Your Fruits and Vegetables Correctly?
The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines recommend adults eat anywhere from five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. While meeting or exceeding your recommended daily dose is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, it’s just as important to ensure that you’re...
Greater Cape Ann Community Collaborative Forms to Host Local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Regional -- The municipal managers and public health agents of ten Essex County communities jointly announce the formation of the Greater Cape Ann Community Collaborative (GCACC). The coordinated public health effort has been approved by the Massachusetts Department...
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