By Allan Haley NEWBURYPORT – When Shauna Pieniazek, president of the Board of Directors at the Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for the Arts, came to Newburyport from Boston 30 years ago with her husband, Matt, she brought a love and understanding of theater. “My...
Featured
West Newbury: Upcoming GAR Library Program: Tackling Invasive Plants in the Backyard
West Newbury: Upcoming GAR Library Program: Tackling Invasive Plants in the Backyard Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7pm Joinnative plant advocate and invasive plant removal specialist, Nate Whitmer, as he discusses the threats from invasive plants, tips for...
Goats to Go Georgetown Upcoming Events:
Be My Valentine Hike with Little Goats: Friday, February 13 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Valentine’s Goat Hike & Alpaca Greetings: Friday, February 13 · 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Goat Yoga & Red Wine: Chocolate Bliss — A Valentine’s Celebration Friday, February 13 ·...
West Newbury Summer Recreation Registration
West Newbury Summer Recreation Registration Summer Recreation Program registration Registration for residents is open now. Non-residents opens Monday, February 16th at 7:00 A.M. To register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/westnewburysummer. Field Trips include...
M. Cacao Offers Culinary Chocolates
NEWBURYPORT – Michael Nichols, owner of M. Cacao, the new chocolate shop on Market Square, said he is often told by customers that they cannot bring themselves to eat the chocolates he sells, particularly the art bars. “They’re too pretty,” they say. “But they are...
Georgetown SelectBoard May Consider Yet Another Donahue Complaint
GEORGETOWN – Selectboard member Michael Donahue has sent to each member of the board a package of 195 pages of emails and police reports that he wants the board to consider at an upcoming meeting in hopes it will vote to remove board member Rachel Therrien from the...
Historic Baker-Tozer House on the Market
by Stewart Lytle, Sr. Reporter IPSWICH – Few homes in this town that has many First Period homes are more imbued with New England history than the Baker-Tozer House at 16 Elm Street. Built in 1835, this four-bedroom, 2,750-square-foot home within walking distance of...
Hayley Reardon Performing at Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for the Arts
Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. Arakelian Theater, Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA Tickets at HayleyReardon.com A native of coastal Massachusetts, folk-pop singer and songwriter Hayley Reardon has played many memorable shows for...
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES – THURS FEB 5 8:30 – 10:30 AM
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES - THURS FEB 5 8:30 - 10:30 AM Haverhill, right over the line from Groveland.
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wednesday, February 11
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wednesday, February 11 Doors open at 7:00. Meeting begins at 7:30. Hilton Senior Center, Salisbury, MA This month's meeting will feature a talk by John Manning and Andrew Andriopoulos entitled: "Shoes and Beans" A...
Local Forecast


Recent News
- Selectman Paul B. Thompson Funeral Saturday at St. Mary’s Apr 23, 2026
- Sweeney to Leave Boxford for Ipswich Apr 23, 2026
- CANDIDATE STATEMENT: TOPSFIELD Chris Ruggles Apr 23, 2026
- Tenney Statute Celebrated at Custom House Maritime Museum Apr 23, 2026




