Remembering Peter Pratt To the Editor, As I was opening my own hobby shop in Rowley back in 2000, Peter gave me a few bits of advice on what to do, what NOT to do, and wished me luck. My store was mostly HO trains. We enjoyed a friendly semi-competitive relationship...
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U.S. FWS releases Final Habitat Management Plan for Local National Wildlife Refuges
U.S. FWS releases Final Habitat Management Plan for Local National Wildlife Refuges The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released the Final Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and Fire Management Plan (FMP), and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the...
Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials
Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials Thurs, Mar. 7, 10am -Virtual We are so fascinated with witches and witchcraft so we are taking this opportunity to discuss both with historian and author Marion Gibson about her book, “Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials”. This book...
Newbury Fire Dept Receives Equipment Grant
Newbury Fire Dept Receives Equipment Grant NEWBURY — Chief Dave Evans is pleased to share that the Newbury Fire Department received a $15,500 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments...
Whittier Tech Leadership Meets With Municipal Officials About School Building Needs
Whittier Tech Leadership Meets With Municipal Officials About School Building Needs HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch reports that mayors and municipal leaders from Whittier Tech’s sending communities shared their thoughts and suggestions on Tuesday morning...
Ava Valianti Unveils Highly Anticipated Sophomore Single “Middle Ground”
NEWBURY – Rising star Ava Valianti, the 14-year-old singer-songwriter, is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of her much-anticipated sophomore single, “Middle Ground,” scheduled to hit all major streaming platforms on Friday, February 23, 2024....
Where to Find Family Fun Over Winter Break – Salisbury Beach Carousel Expands Schedule
Where to Find Family Fun Over Winter Break Salisbury Beach Carousel Expands Schedule Inviting Families to Come Enjoy the Ride Over the Annual Winter Break SALISBURY – Area students are excited for the annual Winter Break, and the Salisbury Beach Carousel announces...
Ipswich Fire Dept. Receives $14,251 Grant for Equipment
Ipswich Fire Dept. Receives $14,251 Grant for Equipment IPSWICH — Fire Chief Paul Parisi is pleased to report that the Ipswich Fire Department received a $14,251 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program....
ConCom Approves Trash Transfer Station
GEORGETOWN – The Conservation Commission (ConCom), under direction of the state Land Court, voted last week four to zero with two abstentions to approve the controversial trash transfer station on Carleton Drive. The commission, which regulates wetlands and other...
Honoring Peter Pratt – Legendary Storyteller
REGIONAL – One of Georgetown’s treasures was Peter Pratt, who for almost a half century sat behind a display case he used as a desk surrounded by an eclectic array of large and small toys, vintage coins and his favorite soap box derby kits. The Pratt Hobby Shop at 20...
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