PLUM ISLAND — This story of this beautiful barrier island is that of two islands. To the north, sandwiched between the Great Marsh, the Merrimack River and the Atlantic Ocean, people reign, building ever larger and more expensive homes that battle erosion from rising...
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Saving The Pink House – Forever
NEWBURY – Supporters of The Pink House (STPH), which is probably the most photographed and painted site on the North Shore, has taken a major step to preserve the iconic house with its pink color, historic roof line and unique setting. With the help of historic...
Veteran-focused Cannabis Shop Opens on Rte. 1
ROWLEY – Route One’s third recreational cannabis shop will celebrate its grand opening Saturday with a party that features live music, celebrities and free food. The Joint Operations Rowley Dispensary, which joins two other recreational cannabis shops within a mile...
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Fight Over Historic Ipswich Waldingfield Mansion Continues
IPSWICH — After a year of contentious hearings over the fate of a historic mansion here, the Planning Board may vote this week if it will approve permits to allow Ora, a global ophthalmology company, to convert the Waldingfield estate and grounds to a corporate...
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor: Thanks very much to the Yankee Homecoming committee for choosing me and the Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness as a recipient of the 2022 Generations of Giving Volunteer Recognition Awards. It was an honor to be chosen and to be included with...
Calling All Singers: For The Honors Youth Choir Of Chorus North Shore
Amesbury Picks New Public Safety Leaders
AMESBURY – This city has a new chief of police and will soon have a new fire chief. Craig J. Bailey, a veteran of the force, has been appointed the 23rd Chief of the Amesbury Police Department, replaced Chief William Scholtz, who retired due to health issues from the...
Solace for Stephanie Hosts Comedy Night On Saturday
REGIONAL – Looking for a fun night and a chance to help neighbors suffering from cancer? You still have time to buy tickets to the 12th Comedy Night, sponsored by Solace for Stephanie. It will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Topsfield Fair. Tickets are...
Yankee Homecoming Lights Up Saturday Night Sky
Photos Courtesy www.617IMAGES.com. Newburyport's annual Yankee Homecoming celebration fireworks over Cashman Park on Saturday night. The successful week-long community event wrapped up Sunday afternoon with a parade along High Street.
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