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MANCHESTER, NH - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the Fall 2021 President's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the...
TOPSFIELD -- The Topsfield Town Library hosts an impressive art collection within its walls, and recently, the library has expanded its commitment to public art with a temporary outdoor sculpture. Last week, the library installed a painted aluminum sculpture titled...
Photo: The Town Common Dylan Ellms of Gloucester clears piles of leaves with a leaf blower at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Dylan works at the maintenance department at the fair which successfully returned this season after a one year shutdown due to the COVID-19...
A special election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30 for the Fourth Essex District State Representative seat. Democrat Jamie Belsito and Republican Robert Snow won their respective primaries earlier this month in the race to replace former state Rep. Brad Hill. The...
You’ll feel better about that Thanksgiving indulgence if you come for a hike over the Moon and Blueberry Hills of Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield Friday, November 26 11:00am–1:00pm Best for children ages 8 and up. The hike is about 2 miles for a couple of hours...
America’s oldest fairgrounds flourishes with holiday flavor at the 25th Annual New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair, taking place at the indoor Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena in Topsfield on November 12, 13 & 14. Over 200 of the regions finest Artisans...
TOPSFIELD — While other New Englanders pray for a mild winter, Henry Swenson is hoping for storms. “It amazes me how they develop, the scenery they bring. It's something that's very enjoyable,” he said during a phone call. Even without seeing his face, the energy in...
Photos By Libby O'Neill / The Town Common
TOPSFIELD — When Laura Bitler, the reigning Mrs. Essex County for the years 2020 and 2021, was 16-years-old, her uncle gave her a present that she’ll never forget—a lifetime pass to the Essex Agricultural Society. “Probably not every 16-year-old’s dream for a sweet...
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