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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Georgetown Sand Wars Update: Police Arrest Excavator
GEORGETOWN – The controversial sand mining operation that has been on-going for months at 214 North St. erupted last week in criminal charges of larceny, lying and forgery against Todd Champlain, who billed himself as the manager of the 100-year-old Zibell Farm....
Rowley to Celebrate Purple Heart Recipients – Sat. Nov. 8th
ROWLEY – The town will honor Purple Heart recipients at a ceremony Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 am. at the Star Garden next to Town Hall. The ceremony will recognize two local Purple Heart recipients, Chet Bishop and Nick Ford. The Purple Heart is the nation’s...
Solace for Stephanie Fundraiser Seeks Donations to Help Those With Cancer
REGIONAL – REGIONAL – The 15th annual comedy night fundraiser for Solace for Stephanie Nov. 22 is officially sold out, but there is time to make a difference in the lives of cancer suffers on the North Shore. “We are blessed, but sorry to those that did not order...
‘Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration’ at Wenham Museum, Tues. Nov. 11, 2025
Submitted by: Laura Rivas Wenham Museum WENHAM – Wenham Museum invites the community to come together this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, for Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration – a day of family-friendly programming in tribute to those who have served...
Groveland’s Stokes Takes Georgetown Job
GROVELAND - Groveland Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Colin Stokes will be leaving his position and moving on to become superintendent in nearby Georgetown. During his time with Groveland, Stokes has overseen replacement of outdated pipes, moved the...
Harvey Mades
Harvey Mades of Newburyport, formerly of Georgetown, Massachusetts died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by the love and gratitude of his family. Harvey was born in 1932, to Dr. Meyer & Anne (Drucker) Mades of Revere, Mass. A highly...
Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing
Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing passed away on October 13, 2025, at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital. Most recently a resident of Amesbury, Helen grew up and spent most of her adult life in Rowley, the third of four children born to Oscar M. and Harriet A. (Maynard)...
Penelope ‘Penny’ J. Verow
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope 'Penny' J. Verow on October 18, 2025, in Newburyport, MA, at age 78. Born in Walthamstow, England, on September 12, 1947, Penny came to the United States at nine years old and lived in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, until...
DEATH NOTICES
John H Douglas of Beverly, Mass. (C.R. Lyon & Sons Funeral Home - Danvers, 978-777-7900) Dr. Richard “Dick” R. Dussault of Peabody, Mass. (Conway, Cahill- Brodeur Funeral Home - Peabody, 978-531-0472) Leo J. Espindle Jr. of Hudson, Mass. (Conway, Cahill-...
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