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NEWBURY – With the increasing cost of groceries, the upcoming holiday season, and the uncertain future of SNAP benefits, the Newbury Police Department is partnering with the First Parish Food Pantry of Newbury to make the police station an official 24-hour drop-off...
Despite a court order to hand over her dog, Daphne, to her soon-to-be ex-husband, Georgetown Selectwoman Rachel Bancroft has not done so and has appealed First Justice of the Essex Division of the Probate and Family Court Judge Frances M. Giordano's decree. Bancroft...
Todd Champlain (excavator) and Kathy Potter (land owner of the 100-year-old Zibell Farm) are presenting contrasting stories to authorities, with Champlain now awaiting an early December court date, and Potter offering her former farm-turned-sand-mining operation for...
GEORGETOWN - Health insurance premiums are going up for retired municipal employees. Currently retirees pay $223/month for their Medex insurance. The new rate will be $262.12 per month (Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare gap coverage), according to Town Administrator...
by Kay Ogden Georgetown Please honor all our veterans and their families and help younger generations understand the contributions and sacrifices made by our parents and grandparents, and other family members, both in the past and present. All of us are so fortunate...
by Charleen Maunsell Newbury Garden Club Beautification Committee Chair newburygardenclub.org NEWBURY – The Newbury Garden Club has started a new annual project that recognizes and honors organizations, businesses and non-profits that provide and maintain seasonal...
Members of the Georgetown American Legion joined with Maureen Cannon of St. Mary’s Church in a flag-raising ceremony that the Legion performed to replace the huge flag flying on the church’s north lawn, adjacent to Rte. 133 (Andover Street) last Saturday. “We’re glad...
by Kay Ogden (former selectman Larry Ogden’s better half!) with contributions from Doug Dawes (Commander Rene J. Gagnon American Legion Post #211) and Jon Pingree (Georgetown Kiwanis) GEORGETOWN – As Veterans Day approaches, we extend our appreciation to all service...
Submitted by Illene Harnch-Grady YWCA Greater Newburyport NEWBURYPORT – YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomes nominations for the yearly Nancy E. Peace “Action Against Prejudice Award.” The YWCA “Action Against Prejudice” Award, established in honor of Nancy E. Peace,...
NASHVILLE, TN – Award-winning singer-songwriter Ashley Jordan has been nominated for multiple honors at this year’s Josie Music Awards (JMAs). Known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic stage presence, Ashley Jordan continues to rise as one...
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