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Protest Pictures
REGIONAL – Hundreds of residents in North Shore towns gathered Saturday in Newburyport, Ipswich , on the I-95 bridge in Georgetown and Boxford to express their opposition to the Trump Administration and President Donald Trump himself. The protesters carrying signs...
The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack
The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:30pm at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Rd (Rte 1), Salisbury, MA. The special guest is TBD due to a last minute issue. The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack was founded...
New IRS Data: More Than 150,000 Residents Left Massachusetts
BOSTON – The Mass Opportunity Alliance (MOA) highlighted the findings of the latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) “Statistics of Income” data, which shows steep taxes continue to fuel the state’s outmigration crisis. Released last week, the report provides...
BOXFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION | AGRICULTURAL FIELDS AVAILABLE FOR LICENSE
TOWN OF BOXFORD MASSACHUSETTS 01921 BOXFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION AGRICULTURAL FIELDS AVAILABLE FOR LICENSE You are hereby notified that a Public Discussion will be held via Zoom videoconference on Thursday April 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. or such...
Caputo Coming to Hampton Beach
HAMPTON BEACH, NH – For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo — known worldwide as the Long Island Medium — has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Now Hampton Beach area fans will get their chance at healing when the...
Town Administrator Fires ConCom Agent
GEORGETOWN – Town Hall is closed on Fridays, but Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco still fired Conservation Agent Michele Grenier, the lone ConCom staff that day, for unspecified behaviors related to a continued March 3 [corrected: February 26th meeting; the...
West Newbury Library Spring Book Sale This Week!
Used adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs, etc. at the Old Town Hall Building across from the library (Town Hall Building, 491 Main Street, West Newbury). Weds 3/25, 3-7 PM (West Newbury residents-only night) Thurs 3/26 & Fri 3/27: 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 3/28 9 AM -12...
Crossing Guard Shares Smiles with Officer
ROWLEY – Judy Robillard is joined by Officer Adam Maher where the two exchange smiles over Judy's recent cover photo welcoming students back from vacation. Judy has been bringing cheer to students and their parents for 39 years! ♦
Attempt to Oust ConCom Chair Fails
GEORGETOWN – The town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom) voted 4 to 2 last Thursday that Rachel Therrien should remain as its chair. On Friday, Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco fired Conservation Agent Michele Grenier, the ConCom’s only staff, for her behaviors...
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