DANVERS − St. John’s Preparatory School held its 116th Commencement exercises on Saturday afternoon as Head of School Edward P. Hardiman, Ph.D. P’19 ’21 ’26 conferred diplomas upon 279 seniors during an outdoor ceremony held on the school’s campus. The ceremony was...
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Newburyport’s Julia Davis * Valedictorian * Bishop Fenwick
Bishop Fenwick is proud to announce Julia Davis ’26 of Newburyport as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Julia has distinguished herself academically by pursuing one of the school’s most rigorous academic programs, including thirteen AP courses. A Presidential...
Rosary Walk at Great Rock Farm – Sunday, June 14
Calvin E. Cockman
Calvin E. Cockman, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was the husband of Suzanne (Stankus) Cockman. Calvin was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 1947. He was the son of the late Willie and Eva (Goens) Cockman. He was employed as a line worker in the...
Pink House Touches All Ages
Editor’s Note: Rylee’s last name is being withheld PLUM ISLAND TURNPIKE – At seven years old, Rylee W. remembers calling out a greeting to the Pink House whenever her family drove by it to their Plum Island home. She loved to see the birds on the roof of the...
Rowley Water Dept. Gets $1.5 Million in Federal Funds
ROWLEY - The The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) recently announced the latest round selection of 18 communities in Massachusetts who will share in a more than $10.3 million in federal funding via President Donald J. Trump through the...
Free Books – Jewish American Heritage Month in May
Books are the mirrors and windows to the world for children. They stimulate children’s imaginations while educating them in meaningful ways. Books unlock the world for children, build bridges of understanding amongst them, and introduce children to something new. It...
North Shore Chamber to Celebrate 2026 Honor Scholars
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hilton in Danvers. The North Shore Chamber’s Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner celebrates the top 3 percent of students in...
The Rowley Democratic Town Committee
The Rowley Democratic Town Committee is holding its April meeting on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm (note time change) at the Rowley Public Library. The Rowley DTC provides a forum to meet like-minded people, learn about local issues and candidates, and be active...
‘Drop Dead!’ – North Shore Players – Danvers, Mass.
Submitted by Martin Fucio The North Shore Players, a community theater in Danvers, presents the comedy-murder-mystery “Drop Dead!” A cast of has-been actors, led by an insane director, is trying to stage a murder-mystery. Then the real murders happen. It’s at Hogan...
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Recent News
- ST. JOHN’S PREP GRADUATES – Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Hamilton, Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport…and more… May 20, 2026
- Newburyport’s Julia Davis * Valedictorian * Bishop Fenwick May 20, 2026
- Rosary Walk at Great Rock Farm – Sunday, June 14 May 20, 2026
- Memorial Day, Tributes, Parades Around the Area May 20, 2026


