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Timothy Southall, 89, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Tim was born on October 12, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent his childhood growing up in several communities throughout Pennsylvania. In 1955, he met the...
James Lloyd Johnston, 82, died peacefully at his home in Newbury, Massachusetts, on July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, on December 21, 1943, Jim was the beloved son of James Aloysius Johnston and Rita (Latreille) Johnston. He...
Robert C. Ash, Jr., 64, of Haverhill, MA, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Bridgeton, ME, surrounded by family after a short, yet courageous battle with lung cancer. Bob was born on December 31, 1961, in Beverly, MA, the son of Patricia (Nicoll) of Beverly and Robert...
Donald L. Kent, lifetime resident of Rowley, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 94 with his children at his side. He was the devoted husband of 67 years to Virginia Ann lglehart Kent, who preceded him in death just one year ago. This loss was soon...
NEWBURY − The Town of Newbury is deeply saddened to share the passing of longtime public servant Geoffrey H. Walker, 79, whose decades of leadership, environmental stewardship and unwavering dedication left a lasting mark on his community. Walker began his service to...
The 99th Annual Meeting of the Society of the Sons & Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Hope Community Church, 11 Hale Street, Newburyport. Public, members and guests are welcome. The non-profit...
Georgetown Municipal Light Department (GMLD) received an American Public Power Association (APPA) E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award during APPA’s National Conference held recently in Boston. The award honors APPA member systems that have enhanced the prestige...
WED. JULY 22 Rowley Library lawn 6:30PM Concert: The Radio. Bring a blanket or chair and relax on their beautiful front lawn while enjoying great local musicians. Free frozen treats will be provided. In case of inclement weather, the events will be held indoors at...
GEORGETOWN – Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco awarded no-bid contracts in 2022 and 2023 to install electric vehicle charging stations at Town Hall, the Library and American Legion Park to a private company at a price significantly higher than the charging station...
REGIONAL – After being the elephant in the room as 11 North Shore communities argued over how to pay for a new Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, the mayor of the city of Haverhill has decided it would be better to pay a higher percentage of the...
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