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GEORGETOWN – A Newburyport private detective firm demanded Select Board member Rachel Bancroft last week turn over evidence to the state Ethics Commission of her bias in favor of the Conservation Commission if she does not cooperate with its town-funded probe of the...
WEST NEWBURY — Superintendent Justin Bartholomew is pleased to share that Pentucket Regional High School students will participate in the German American Partnership Program (GAPP). The German American Partnership Program (GAPP), supported by the United States State...
REGIONAL – The 13th Annual Comedy Night to raise money for cancer victims through the Solace for Stephanie (Jenkins) last month ago raised $24,300, one of the organization’s biggest year. In a wrap-up letter to the hundreds of “angels,” who participated in the Comedy...
TOPSFIELD – Reading has its rewards. The Topsfield Fair, Fiesta Shows and The International Association of Fairs and Expositions this summer promoted a ‘Read and Win’ program with at 32 libraries in Essex, Middlesex counties and southern New Hampshire. For each...
NEWBURYPORT – As you sit waiting your turn to enter the traffic rotary that links downtown and the Gillis Bridge over the Merrimack River in the city’s north end, have you wondered what are those houses and brick buildings off to east? With its unspectacular houses...
REGIONAL – When Dr. Gary Gastman became the executive director for Link House nine years ago, it had an annual budget of $1 million, and as he described the major mental health services provider, it had “good bones,” but needed “some improvements.” On Oct. 20, when...
TOPSFIELD -- If you enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts’ spice coffee, you may want to try True North Ale Co.’ Topsfield Fair Giant Pumpkin Ale in the Topsfield Fair’s Beer Garden, especially while listening to the classic rock sounds of Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas and special...
HAMPTON, NH – New England Hot Sauce Fest weathered the threat of storms this summer to raise more than $12,000 to help environmental groups’ fight to protect New England’s seacoast and ocean. The festival, produced by Gabe DiSaverio, owner of the Spicy Shark sauces...
Long-standing program helps connect people to the incredible historic, cultural, and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area! ESSEX COUNTY – Presented by Essex Heritage, Trails & Sails is an annual event series that features more than 150 free events...
NEWBURYPORT – The City of Newburyport on Thursday ceremonially broke ground on the new John F. Cutter Jr. Fire Station, which will provide 21st century fire service and become the City’s first public building to meet net zero energy construction requirements. Mayor...
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