Healey Tries to Stop Demo of Iconic Pink House Republican State Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr Joins Fight ON THE ROAD TO PLUM ISLAND -- Gov. Maura Healy last week stepped into the fight over the Pink House, temporarily putting on hold the federal government's...
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14th Annual Comedy Night Seeks Support to Help Cancer Victims
REGIONAL – The annual Comedy Night fundraiser to help the cancer victim beneficiaries of Solace for Stephanie could use a few more gift cards for the raffle baskets. “While ticket sales are happening, we would like to give people the opportunity to sponsor some...
Brighter Smiles … ADULT SLEEP
Last week was teenager sleep patterns and issues. This week we start a conversation about how our sleep needs and potential issues as adults. We all do better when we get good quality sleep. For some people though, sleep quality is consistently poor. There are many...
Will $1 Million Save the Iconic Pink House?
NEWBURY – If the old adage that ‘money talks’ is still true, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FW&S) may have a reason to reconsider its plans to demolish the Pink House. An anonymous local Pink House supporter has pledged in what is called a “game changer,”...
Students of Newbury COA Rug Braiding Class Win Top Spots at Topsfield Fair Rug Competition
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury and the Newbury Council on Aging (COA) are pleased to share that two students in the COA's rug braiding class won top honors at this year's Topsfield Fair. Sally Ryan, of Newbury, was awarded first place and Best in Show for her...
Gold Medals for Love in War
REGIONAL – Last week, the International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) honored Stewart Lytle, a reporter for The Town Common, for his historical fiction novel, Love in War, giving it three gold medals and one silver medal. The novel, an expansive historical romance based...
Down Syndrome Congress Honors Tarr
REGIONAL – The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) awarded Senator Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, the 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual BuddyWalk and Family Festival in Wakefield. During Tarr's legislative career, he advocated for individuals with...
The Axe (and Demolition Crews) May Fall Soon on the Iconic Newbury Pink House
NORTH SHORE — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (F&WS) is planning to demolish the iconic Pink House just before its 100th birthday. The remediation process on the house at 60 Plum Island Turnpike to remove asbestos and mold began last week. Matthew Hillman,...
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m. NEWBURYPORT – The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the season at this year’s...
Enter Your Child in the Topsfield Fair Junior King and Queen Pageant
Entry Deadline October 4th TOPSFIELD – Every year the Topsfield Fair hosts a pageant for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old to become the Junior King and Queen and serve as a representative of the Fair at local parades and other events throughout the year....
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