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It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of David E. Irving of Rowley, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2026, at the age of 83. A devoted educator, veteran, church leader, mentor, and family man, David touched countless lives through his service,...
ROWLEY Rowley Historical Society presents: Antiques Appraisal Night Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7PM Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St (Rt 1A) Rowley Featuring Robert 'Bobby' Cianfrocca owner of Salt Marsh Antiques of Rowley The Rowley Historical Society invites you...
ROWLEY – If even one affordable housing is a gem in this over-heated market, Rowley has had a diamond in the rough in its downtown area for 15 years. In 2010, as a condition of construction, the town’s Planning Commission granted Kenneth Hamilton, manager of local...
TOPSFIELD − Wood Lancaster of Topsfield now holds the Topsfield Fair record for the largest Giant Pumpkin grown in Massachusetts. Lancaster’s pumpkin topped the scales at 2,598 lbs. at the 42nd annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The record had been set...
REGIONAL – A Plum Island resident, “fed up” with watching sewage flow down the river, polluting the island waters and the Parker River Wildlife Sanctuary, has started a petition with almost 2,000 signatures urging state and local officials to “take decisive action...
On the 21st of September, Leon Purington passed away, or as he would say, went to the Great Beyond. He leaves behind many people he met over his hundred years of life who were touched by his kindness and inspired by the way he lived his life. His family is very...
On September 27, 2026, William Henry Murphy (Bill) passed away peacefully at his Rowley home at the age of 66, surrounded by his wife, Donna, and his children, Kaitlin Hughes, Courtney Freeman, and William Murphy Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and...
Sat. Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m. −1:00 p.m. Light pollution, simply put, is any unnecessary or excessive outdoor illumination. Sadly, it’s become a pervasive and ugly consequence of modern 24/7 society. Light pollution robs us of the night sky’s beauty, negatively affects the...
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