NEWBURYPORT – Andrew Granger holds the 2026 The Town Common calendar at Illume Books in Newburyport. The store at 10 Market Square opened three years ago and offers books and book clubs, games, including Majhong groups and classes, and art by local painters....
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Whittier Attendance Lottery Sees Big Increases – 400+ Students Will Be Turned Away
HAVERHILL – In its first year of using a lottery for admissions, all 11 municipalities served by the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School saw an increase in the number of student applications for next year. Some cities and towns – Georgetown, Ipswich,...
Ipswich-Rowley Rotary February Food Drive
The Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is again asking for community donations to support its annual food drive, February 1 through March 1. “Donations benefit the Open Door Ipswich Community Food Pantry, a program providing nutritious meals to our neighbors in need in Ipswich and...
3rd Annual Rowley Public Library Puzzle Race!
3rd Annual Rowley Public Library Puzzle Race! Sat. Feb. 15, 2026 It’s time for the Rowley Public Library third annual Puzzle Race! All ages welcome. Registration can be for a whole team of two to four people or just one person. Single sign-ups will be assigned to a...
Low Housing Inventory Drives Up Prices
REGIONAL – In the hunt for a scapegoat for the high and rising prices of homes in this area, look no further than the current inventory of homeowners who are not putting their homes on the market because: - People like living here on the North Shore and don’t want to...
The Firehouse Enjoys Strong Leadership
By Allan Haley NEWBURYPORT – When Shauna Pieniazek, president of the Board of Directors at the Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for the Arts, came to Newburyport from Boston 30 years ago with her husband, Matt, she brought a love and understanding of theater. “My...
Valentine Love Pet Food Drive
alentine Love Pet Food Drive February 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Congregational Church 14 Titcomb St Newburyport, Mass. The Christian Outreach team is hosting the annual ‘Valentine Love’ Pet Food Drive-By Collection. All donations will go directly...
West Newbury: Upcoming GAR Library Program: Tackling Invasive Plants in the Backyard
West Newbury: Upcoming GAR Library Program: Tackling Invasive Plants in the Backyard Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7pm Joinnative plant advocate and invasive plant removal specialist, Nate Whitmer, as he discusses the threats from invasive plants, tips for...
Goats to Go Georgetown Upcoming Events:
Be My Valentine Hike with Little Goats: Friday, February 13 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Valentine’s Goat Hike & Alpaca Greetings: Friday, February 13 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Goat Yoga & Red Wine: Chocolate Bliss — A Valentine’s Celebration Friday, February 13 ·...
Get a Sneak Peek of America’s 250th Exhibit at Old North Church Historic Site This February School Vacation
Get a Sneak Peek of America’s 250th Exhibit at Old North Church Historic Site This February School Vacation Opens Saturday, Feb. 14 to Saturday, Feb. 21. BOSTON – Step into the story that launched a revolution. During February School Vacation Week, Old North Church...
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