GEORGETOWN – Like many towns this spring, the Georgetown SelectBoard last week chose one of its own to be its chair for the next two years. But while most town organization meetings are cordial, get-acquainted sessions, Georgetown’s was highly contentious with the...
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NEWBURYPORT: Meet the Commerce Cottages
NEWBURYPORT – The Commerce Cottages, a group of small, colorful shanties in downtown, help artists, students, nonprofits and small businesses sell their products, wares and services – a way to start in business in Newburyport without the high cost of traditional...
HAMPTON, NH Winnacunnet Cooperative High School Students Pay Respects to NH World War I Soldier
FRANCE – Seven students visited the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France, on April 27, laying a wreath to acknowledge the World War 1 service of Private Alojzy Kubicki of Manchester. He served in the First Division of the 16th Infantry, 1st Division, which played...
Groveland Yard Pirates
To the Editor: On Mother's Day May 11, 2025, I left for a few hours with my friend to get lunch and when I returned, the patio set I had placed it under a tree in my yard, just beyond my fence, was gone. We both still mourn the loss of our mothers all these years...
Town of Merrimac Seeking Volunteers to Assist with Old Sawyer House Trail Work
MERRIMAC – Residents and visitors are invited to join members of the Town Improvement Society as it cleans a quarter-mile, in-and-out trail located behind the Old Sawyer House on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A local example of early Colonial architecture,...
Support for New Whittier Campus Grows
REGIONAL — Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School has moved closer to getting the state to help build a new building on the campus of Northern Essex Community College (NECC). Ipswich and Rowley have agreed to sign a letter committing to help fund a feasibility...
Georgetown Eagle Scout Court of Honor
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor will take place in Georgetown on Saturday, May 31st at 2 pm at the First Congregational Church. Three Eagle Scouts from Troop 51 will be honored for their achievements: Jaiden Shah, Ian Studer, and Sean Hornberger.
YWCA Greater Newburyport Executive Director to Step Down
NEWBURYPORT – Julia McDonald, YWCA Board President, announced that John Feehan, Executive Director of YWCA Greater Newburyport will be stepping down from his role to focus his attention on helping the association continue to expand its affordable housing and childcare...
Small Gift, Big Impact
NEWBURYPORT – While walking to a friend’s house with her dog and older brother a few days ago, Charlotte Bogorad watched an ambulance and fire truck with flashing lights pull up at a nearby home. “I saw it was the house my brother Will’s teacher lived in,” Charlotte...
GEORGETOWN, ROWLEY, SALISBURY … Tax Overrides, New Leaders Approved
REGIONAL – Voters were in a spending mood this spring as they approved property tax overrides in several towns at Town Meetings and at the polls. They also approved overrides for the Triton Regional School District’s budget and a debt exclusion to build a proposed...
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- Rowley’s Robert Snow Honored for Veterans’ Service Jan 21, 2026
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- Georgetown’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program – Order a Banner Before April 1 Jan 21, 2026
- Student-Led Music Fundraiser to Support the Georgetown High School Band Program Jan 21, 2026

