PORTSMOUTH, NH –A one of a kind adventure! Join Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses for a unique, first time event! This will be a combined whale watch and lighthouse cruise, with the added bonus of a guest photographer who will share tips for great photos. We'll...
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First Parish Food Pantry Open House Sunday, September 29th 1 – 3 pm
NEWBURY, MA – All are invited to help us celebrate our new addition and thank our volunteers and supporters. Enjoy music, refreshments, tours, and education about meeting the growing need for food assistance in the seven communities that we serve. In 2022, the Newbury...
Fill-a-Bag Book Sale & Donation Drop
AMESBURY, MA – Fill-a-Bag for only $15 ($10 for members) at the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library's book sale, Saturday, Sept, 28, 2024 from 10 am - 1 pm and 2 - 7 p.m. The sale will take place on the lower level of the library. Visit amesburylibraryfriends.org...
Fall Prevention Workshop, Yoga Session
GROVELAND –Thursday, Sept. 26 Fall Prevention Workshop with Letourneau’s Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment starting at 1 p.m. This interactive session will cover the leading causes of falls, practical tips to make homes safer, and the use of mobility aids to...
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Proposes Removal of Bicycle / Pedestrian Fee
PLUM ISLAND – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on a potential change to entrance fees in the fall of 2024 for Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004, the proposed...
Onesto Named Top 100 Small Business
REGIONAL – Onesto has been named one of the nation’s top 100 small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “This exclusive list recognizes 100 of the best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses across America, celebrated for their remarkable contributions in...
Ipswich Public Health Department, Council on Aging to Host Flu Shot Clinic for Residents Age 50 or Older
IPSWICH – Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon shares that the Ipswich Public Health Department and Council on Aging will be holding a flu shot clinic for residents age 50 years or older. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 1-3 p.m., residents can visit the Council on...
Town of Newbury Receives National Award for Budget Presentation
NEWBURY – Town Administrator Tracy Blais and the Town of Newbury are pleased to share that the Town has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The award is a...
BRIGHTER SMILES … THE END IS NEAR
September is almost over! It’s crunch time to get everything done that we haven’t gotten done during the rest of the year. For those with remaining dental benefits, it’s also the time of year to consider utilizing those so you don’t lose them. Unused dental benefits...
State-Forced Zoning to Create More Multi-Family Housing
REGIONAL – Local governments have less than four months to comply with Section 3A of the state Zoning Act, which mandates communities to create new zoning for multi-family housing in hopes of stemming the shortage of affordable housing in eastern Massachusetts. Here...
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