GEORGETOWN – The two candidates to fill the seat of SelectBoard Chair Daryle Lamonica, who is not running again, offer the voters a sharp contrast in town government experience, although their views on the major issues appear to be similar. The election between...
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Newburyport’s YWCA Creating Housing for Low-Income Seniors Event
NEWBURYPORT – Despite living in what he called “darken times,” John Feehan, executive director of the YWCA, told a large crowd last week that abandoning the mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all “is...
Newburyport Bank Donates $10,000 as Sponsor of YWCA Engaging Communities Luncheon
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank has donated $10,000 as a sponsor of the annual YWCA of Greater Newburyport’s Engaging Communities Luncheon. The annual fundraising event for the YWCA was held at the Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport last week. This year’s luncheon theme:...
Sunday’s High Winds Complicate Firefighting – 10+ Acres Burned
NEWBURYPORT – Fire Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports Newburyport firefighters were called at 11:22 a.m. to an area of State Street, where a large brush fire was threatening a number of nearby buildings. Because of heavy winds, which complicated firefighting efforts,...
Groveland’s New Pickle Ball and Tennis Courts
by Mike Dempsey Groveland’s own Pickle Ball and Tennis Court facility opened to the public earlier this month. The facility, located in the Pines Recreation Area, was built and completed in 2024 with Community Preservation funds. The facility will be available for...
Interim Town Manager Needed
IPSWICH – At a time when it is facing several challenges, including building state-mandated affordable housing, Ipswich needs a new town manager. Stephen Craine, who is finishing his third year of a three-year contract, announced last week that he is leaving at the...
Merrimac’s Purple Sage Pottery – Open House
MERRIMAC – Purple Sage Pottery will hold its annual Spring Open House and Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am–5pm at 3 Mechanic Street, Merrimac, MA. Thirteen local potters will be selling their unique wares. The Studio is showcasing three new artists, Dana Anzalone,...
Newburyport: Soothing Immigration Fears
Newburyport: Soothing Immigration Fears Police Officers Will Not Work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEWBURYPORT – While undocumented persons are being whisked away to jails in the U.S. and abroad, Marshall Matthew Simons told the city’s Human Rights...
Whittier to Hold Reunion for First Three Classes
HAVERHILL – The first three graduating classes ever at Whittier Regional Vocational High School will be celebrating their reunions together at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Roma Restaurant. The classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976 are invited to join their classmates and enjoy the...
Rowley Council on Aging End-of-Month Events
Health and Wellness with Michael Goolkasian Tuesday, Apr. 29th ROWLEY – Learn about the variety of health benefits of different types of honey, teas, herbs, supplements and much more! This is a great opportunity to get the inside scoop on complementary medicine from...
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