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ROWLEY, Mass. – The camera focused on the parking lot at Market Basket here is surveilling snow and ice accumulations, not license plates, according to Police Chief Michael Balsley. When Chair Sherri David of the Rowley SelectBoard heard a variety of concerns from...
GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Second Annual Oktoberfest Celebration will take place from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Colantoni Center, 51 W. Main Street (rain date of Sunday, October 11). This family-friendly celebration will feature seasonal...
by Lenny Mirra Former Mass.State Rep. IPSWICH, Mass. – Dan Kelly of Ipswich has filed a written complaint with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), asking the agency to review contributions reported by the Committee to Elect Kristin...
TOPSFIELD, Mass. — Amid viewing farm animals, munching on hotdogs, enjoying parades, beauty pageants and rock and roll concerts, scammers are lurking around the Topsfield Fair digital footprint. The Fair, which runs Oct. 2 to 12 at the Fairgrounds, notified current...
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – As part of their continued partnership, Watts donated the funds for the purchase of a jet ski to the Clean River Project to help provide the nonprofit with a more efficient way to survey the Merrimack River, monitor cleanup areas, and locate...
Submitted by Bob Wicks Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Publicity Co-Chair Birthdays are particularly joyous celebrations for families and friends. For a family experiencing food insecurity, this occasion is a hardship. Stress, social pressure, and tough choices can rob their...
Friends, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of the beloved Village Pancake House. This decision was not made lightly and didn’t come easy. We would be remiss if we didn’t begin by saying thank you posthumously to George and Lillian Soffron who had...
PLUM ISLAND — This year's all-volunteer island festival featured approximately 107 accoustic and featured bands on 50 locations across Plum Island, with half-a-dozen food locations, seven shuttle-stops, and countless volunteers, neighbors, and visitors who made...
The True North Ale Company will feature Octoberfest '26 on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Events will include: cider donuts, jumbo pretzels, sausages & schnitzel with German sides, beer marionette, True North Ales festival beers, Official U.S. Steinholding Competition...
"Ride with Purpose. Ride with Pride. Ride for Our Troops" was the motto of the American Legion Post 113 of Manchester-by-the-Sea' end-of-summer fundraising ride to support Operation Troop Support, a local organization that provides support directly to our troops...
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