NEWBURYPORT – John Burcke, President and Chief Lending Officer of Newburyport Bank is pleased to welcome Mary Beth Parker to Newburyport Bank as Senior Vice President, Senior Lending Officer. In this key leadership role, Mary Beth will manage the Bank’s Commercial...
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WENHAM: Sgt. Marsh Retires
WENHAM – Police Chief Kevin DiNapoli is pleased to share that the Wenham Police Department is recognizing the 20-year career of Sgt. David Marsh upon his retirement. Sgt. Marsh began his career as a first responder by serving as a firefighter in the Town of...
GROVELAND Town Meeting Voters Embrace Future ‘MBTA’ Housing Developments
GROVELAND – About 120 residents gathered at the Elmer Bagnall School on Monday April 28 for our Groveland Annual Town Meeting. The meeting started at 6:30 pm as scheduled without a plea for residents to come to meet the quorum of 100. The warrant was a dense tome of...
IPSWICH: Veterans Walkway Coming Soon
IPSWICH – Veterans organizations in town are preparing to honor those who served in the armed forces by creating a commemorative brick walkway leading from the curb to the Veterans Memorial on South Main Street. An estimated 141 Ipswich residents gave their lives in...
Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire Caused by Careless Disposal of Smoking Materials
GLOUCESTER – Chief Eric L. Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a small fire at a Washington Street home early Saturday morning. On Saturday, April 26, at 5:11 a.m., Gloucester Fire was dispatched to 324 Washington St. following reports of a...
Russell E. Hoffses
Russell E. Hoffses, age 81, peacefully passed away on April 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Rowley. He was born on September 3, 1943, in Presque Isle, ME to Llewellyn F. and Margaret C. (Dicker) Hoffses. The oldest of three children, Russ and his...
Derek McGregor
Derek McGregor passed away in a unexpected and tragic accident on April 20, 2025, in Salisbury, MA. Born on April 28, 1981, in Rowley, MA, Derek was a man whose life was marked by his generous spirit, creative talents, and the joy he found in working with his hands....
Charles P. Rousseau
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles P. Rousseau on April 15, 2025. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Charles was 74 years old. Charles was born in Beverly, MA on May 5, 1950, to Barbara (Jones) and Maurice A....
Alice M. (O’Brien) Perley Reed
Alice M. (O’Brien) Perley Reed of Rowley, MA passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by loving family members. Alice’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, faith, helping others and the joy she found in simple pleasures....
Nichole D. Raftopoulos of Nvest Financial, LLC Honored in Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors; Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors
Nichole D. Raftopoulos of Nvest Financial, LLC Honored in Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors; Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Portsmouth, NH – Nvest Financial, LLC, a provider of financial services with offices located in Portsmouth, NH, Kennebunk, ME and...
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