NEWBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) impleented "a temporary alternating traffic pattern" on the Plum Island Drawbridge carrying Plum Island Turnpike over the Plum Island River to complete structural steel bridge repairs. The work is...
Community News
Rowley Water Department Reports Elevated Levels of PFAS Detected in Water Sample – Well #2 Temporarily Shut Down
ROWLEY – The Rowley Water Department reports that water tested from Well #2 has shown slightly elevated levels of a regulated group of chemicals called PFAS. The current regulations for PFAS public drinking water standard or Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), as...
Tashjian Rescinds Beverly Homestead Exemption – Recently Married Rep. Candidate Staying in Georgetown
REGIONAL – Just over a year ago, Republican legislative candidate Mark Tashjian intended to reside in a home in Beverly, which is not in the Second Essex legislative district he is now seeking to represent in the state House. This month, after the chair of the town’s...
Hampton Church Rummage Sale
The Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road (Rt. 1), Hampton, will hold its Annual Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, November 2nd from 8:30am – 2:00pm. There will be seasonal clothing along with toys, books, games, furniture, shoes, small appliances, and...
Georgetown Church Fall Fair
The First Congregational Church of Georgetown is having their annual Fall Fair! The two-day fair offers a wonderful variety of artisan/crafters, White Elephant bargains, gently-used clothing and accessories, jewelry, etc. There is also a great selection of home-made...
Movie & Pizza Night at the Rowley Library
Wednesday, October 30, 6PM- Just in time for the holiday, a showing of Agatha Christie’s spookiest film! Hercule Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo in Venice, where one of the guests is murdered. This movie is rated PG-13. Pizza will be...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for Newburyport Indigenous People’s Day
Dear Community Leaders and Supporters, On behalf of myself, Imagine Studios and Newburyport Indigenous People's Day, a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, donated or supported in any way! This year's event was a great success on many levels,...
Coffee Cupping – Georgetown Peabody Library
Calling all caffeine fiends! Join Rob Fitzgibbon as he teaches the art of coffee cupping; the practice of observing the taste and aroma of brewed coffee. Sample and savor various, freshly brewed roasts and learn how and why body, flavor, and aftertaste differ by...
SNUH Summer Dean’s List – Local Students Showcased
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point...
Brighter Smiles … ASK THE DENTIST
I find that some foods have become difficult to chew and swallow. Do I really need to eat the same amount or variety of food that I did when I was younger? Maintaining proper nutrition is important for everyone, young or old. Many older adults do not eat balanced...
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