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REGIONAL — James Kelcourse, the newest member of the state Parole Board, withdrew last week from the race for the state legislative seat he had held since 2015 and one he could have easily won in November. Kelcourse had filed for reelection before he was appointed...
IPSWICH — Having decided to build a combined public safety building, this town, which values its history more than most and preserved more First and Second Period homes than any other, has the opportunity to re-purpose its old police station and create a centrally...
REGIONAL – Maureen Sabino has been one of the stalwart volunteers for years for Solace for Stephanie, which supports cancer victims, including her brother Peter and a close friend. This year, Maureen not only helped with the annual Solace Comedy Night fundraising...
NEWBURYPORT — The PEG Center for Art & Activism is hosting a new exhibition that features a group of strong, diverse, international women artists who share their perceptions and place in the world. “Women Hold Up Half the Sky” opens on Sept. 24 and will be...
GROVELAND — Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham and Groveland Historical Society President Claire Wals have announced that the Groveland Historical Society will host the 19th annual Pines Speedway Reunion. On Saturday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m., the Groveland Historical...
AMESBURY — The region’s newest childcare center has opened at the long-anticipated Maples Crossing education, sports and wellness campus on the site of the old New England Sports Park. The YMCA of the North Shore will serve 56 students from infants to five-year-olds...
AMESBURY – When Mark Haggett, a Gloucester-based actor, director and producer of small films, was looking for a location to shoot his latest Batman film, Riddle Me Batman, Anna Belmonte, who edited the film and supplied the special effect prosthetics, suggested his...
NEWBURYPORT – It is safe for sharks to swim again in the waters off this port city. After eight years, the Newburyport Shark and Tuna Killing Tournament, which opens Sept. 11 for seven days, will no longer hand out prizes for killing the largest sharks. In a...
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith encourages individuals who are interested in pursuing a career with the Gloucester Fire Department to apply for the 2022 Municipal Firefighter written examination. The exam is meant to establish an eligible list from which to fill...
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