by Stewart Lytle | Jun 18, 2024 | Community News, Featured, Newbury
Could Newbury Take the Pink House? By Stewart Lytle, Reporter PLUM ISLAND TURNPIKE –The fight to save the nearly 100-year-old Pink House continues, although the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (F&WS) has handed it over to the federal General Services...
by Ava Moeckel | Jun 18, 2024 | Community News, Featured, Merrimac
A Lot of Boxers To Adopt By Ava Moeckel, Reporter REGIONAL – After the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) found homes for many of its dogs during last week’s Adoptathon, its shelters are back to full capacity when 60 boxers...
by Stewart Lytle | Jun 11, 2024 | Community News, Featured, Rowley
May Named Acting Chief By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ROWLEY — For 36 years, Stephen May has dreamed he might serve this town as its police chief. As of last week, his wish was realized. The dream started when he was hired as a part-time police dispatcher in 1988 and was...
by Ava Moeckel | Jun 11, 2024 | Community News, Featured
Summer Fun Classes Starting By Ava Moeckel, Reporter Enjoy some yoga, have fun, get creative, clean up your cell phone or simply relax from the busy summer days. These are only a few of the things the Newburyport Adult and Community Education (NACE) has planned for...
by Stewart Lytle | Jun 11, 2024 | Community News, Featured, Newburyport
Market Landing Park Dedicated By Stewart Lytle, Reporter NEWBURYPORT — It has been “many, many months” in the making, Mayor Sean Reardon said last week. But next week, the city will dedicate and celebrate its new signature park, Market Landing Park, and a rebuilt...
by Stewart Lytle | Jun 4, 2024 | Community News, Featured, Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – Much has been written about the maritime history of this city, but little attention has been given until recently to the shipbuilders and seamen with black skin. The Newburyport Black Lives Initiative and the city of Newburyport are changing that. This...