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Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing passed away on October 13, 2025, at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital. Most recently a resident of Amesbury, Helen grew up and spent most of her adult life in Rowley, the third of four children born to Oscar M. and Harriet A. (Maynard)...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope 'Penny' J. Verow on October 18, 2025, in Newburyport, MA, at age 78. Born in Walthamstow, England, on September 12, 1947, Penny came to the United States at nine years old and lived in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, until...
John H Douglas of Beverly, Mass. (C.R. Lyon & Sons Funeral Home - Danvers, 978-777-7900) Dr. Richard “Dick” R. Dussault of Peabody, Mass. (Conway, Cahill- Brodeur Funeral Home - Peabody, 978-531-0472) Leo J. Espindle Jr. of Hudson, Mass. (Conway, Cahill-...
NEWBURYPORT – As if you didn’t know why there are so many skeletons and black cats in front yards, Halloween is coming up on Friday night, and several events in Newburyport this week will brighten the festivities. Trick or treating is permitted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....
REGIONAL – In its 15th year helping those diagnosed with cancer, the Rowley-based charity Solace for Stephanie has spent more than $150,000 helping more than 130 people either with direct financial help or college scholarships for high school seniors in families of...
ROWLEY – Friends of the Rowley Public Library President Sieglinde Aigner-Crooks shared that the library is blessed with amazing volunteers, donors, and shoppers who partake in their twice-yearly book sale. "The money goes straight to mostly the childrens'...
To the Editor: We just approved a $6-million tax override for - mostly - the Georgetown schools this past spring. We received mailings from the school committee chairman, and from the Mass. Teachers Association that told us it was critical to maintain our school...
To the Editor: Here are my 7 wishes for the next Mayor of Newburyport: Properly paved streets, smooth enough to keep us from feeling in the seat of our pants when our vehicles have crossed a town border. Lifeguards returned to the Plum Island beachfront, so that all...
TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural fair, recently announced the winner of the annual Mrs. Essex County Pageant. Clarice Menesale of Danvers, received her crown during the 54th pageant, which takes place annually at the fair. Menesale took...
DANVERS – The North Shore Chamber’s 5th annual “Salute to Veterans” breakfast event will be held Friday, Nov. 7, at Danversport, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Veterans, military and first responders are invited to attend for free. A celebration of...
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