NEWBURYPORT – Earlier this month the Newburyport Fire Department began occupying the new west end fire station named after John "Jocko" Franklin Cutter Jr., who joined the Newburyport Fire Department in 1932 and became a Lieutenant in 1952. Cutter also served on the...
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Brighter Smiles … THE ORAL/SYSTEMIC LINK 1/3
The connection between oral health and systemic health is well-established and ever-evolving. One thing we know for certain; we are living longer, but with more chronic diseases and medication than ever before. The latest statistics are alarming. Forty-seven percent...
Cantemus December Concerts Share “The Peace of Wild Things”
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire...
New Plan for Whittier Draws Support
REGIONAL – Gov. Maura Healey has come up with a new plan to build a modern Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School (WT) on the Northeastern Community College campus (NECC) in Haverhill. In what was described as “early stages” of consideration by state...
Martha Spencer Coming to Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – Martha Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band is coming to Newburyport on Saturday, November 16th, performing at 8 pm at the Belleville Church. Led by Martha Spencer, the Wonderland Country Band includes Jamie Collins on bass, Lucas Pasley on...
Charles R. Adams
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Charles Adams, who peacefully left this world on November 2, 2024, at the age of 85. He will be forever missed by his loving family, friends, and all who knew him. Charlie was born on December 10,...
Newburyport Karate Students Score Medals at IPPONE
NEWBURYPORT – Seven Crane Karate Academy students won medals in the Spooky Spectacular IPPONE Tournament Oct. 19 in South Portland, ME. The medal-winners included Gessica Santos - 1st place, kata, Jacqueline Hogan - 1st place, kata, Aengus Hogan - 4th place, kata,...
Charles W. Hardy Jr.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Walter Hardy, Jr., fondly known as Walter. Walter passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 81. He will be forever missed, and forever celebrated....
Newbury Fire Department Hosts Two-Day Live Fire Training on Plum Island
NEWBURY – Chief Dave Evans reports that the Newbury Fire Department hosted a weekend of Live Fire Training on Plum Island in conjunction with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Thirty-three firefighters from 10...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 PM Hilton Senior Center 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA This event is free and open to the public. This month the speaker will be Roundtable President John Manning. His topic will be "Vermont Brigades...
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