NEWBURYPORT – Louis Tyree would have been amazed if he could have watched Mayor Sean Reardon and state Rep Dawne Shand honor him and several of his descendants last weekend with an interpretative sign that described his life. As a young man, the son of a black soldier...
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Pink House Still Standing – For Now
NEWBURY – When two vans owned by Global Remediation Services arrived at the Pink House last week and a crew toured the house with Matt Hillman, manager of the Parker River Wildlife Refuge, supporters of the house assumed their worst nightmare – the demolition of the...
Medicare 101 – Georgetown Peabody Library
Monday, Sept. 16 6 - 7 P.M. Georgetown Peabody Library 2 Maple Street, Georgetown, Mass. Would you like to know more about Medicare? Are there programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs? Join Georgetown Council on Aging Director Kristin Crockett to learn...
West Newbury Firefighters and Equine Rescue Experts Save Belgian Draft Horse
WEST NEWBURY – Chief Michael Dwyer reports that the West Newbury Fire Department and mutual aid partners participated in the rescue of a Belgian Draft horse. Around noon on Sunday, Sept. 1, West Newbury firefighters responded to 2 Georgetown Road for a report of a...
Civil War Roundtable of Merrimack
The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will next meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Senior Center. Doors open about 7pm. For the next meeting of the CWRT of the Merrimack, we'll welcome Michael Vose from the CWRT of New Hampshire....
Georgetown Fall Book Sale
Thursday, September 12 through Sunday, September 15 Georgetown Peabody Library, 2 Maple Street, Georgetown, Mass. The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Fall Book Sale starting Thursday, September 12 through Sunday, September 15....
Let’s Sing in Harmony – Auditions
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m., Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street. The Newburyport Choral Society (NCS) will hold its second rehearsal of the fall 2024 season. New singers are welcome and there is no fee to attend the first two rehearsals! Enjoy...
Trails and Sails – Tour de Greenbelt
NORTH SHORE – As summer ends, there are tremendous opportunities to get out stretch your legs and soak in unique landscapes on land and sea, while navigating scenic trails and visiting historic sites. The biggest is Essex Heritage Commission’s Trails and Sails....
Ipswich Museum Evening Lecture Series: Queen Elizabeth II
Evening Lecture Series: Queen Elizabeth II Sept. 18, 7:30 - 9:00 P.M. Sheryl Faye is back again by popular demand, and this year she has a new presentation: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Sheryl is an outstanding performer and this one isn't to be missed. Members:...
Brighter Smiles … THE “IDEAL” CARE-GIVER
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some specific differences between dentists and dental practice philosophies. However, what makes for an ideal doctor, dentist, nurse, physical therapist, or any other care-giver? Patients shared their views in a study which appeared in...
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