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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...
GEORGETOWN – The Board of Selectmen called a special meeting last week to consider ousting Carl Shreder as chair of the town’s Conservation Commission for sarcastic comments he made about using Town Hall as a fire suppression exercise. Select board member Douglas...
REGIONAL – If climate change and new weather patterns were not already top of mine, the city of Newburyport plans to make sure residents of all ages on the North Shore are aware of ways they can help reduce the impact of rising seas, hurricanes and storms. With almost...
AMESBURY — In a “just in case letter,” Amesbury High School graduate Sgt. Jordan Shay asked that his family and friends to create a scholarship fund for students who “want to make a difference in the world.” After his battlefield death 30 miles north of Baghdad during...
By the Rowley Plastic Bag Reduction Coalition ROWLEY - To Prepare for the Rowley Plastic Bag Restriction Bylaw on Sept. 8 the Rowley Plastic Bag Reduction Coalition, an ad hoc group of Rowley residents committed to reducing plastic waste, is helping Rowley residents...
Dear Chairwoman Smith and Members of the BOS, One of the first people I was introduced to when I came into Georgetown over 40 years ago was a man named Charles Blanchard. My wife knew him since she had joined 4-H at age eleven and he was the Essex County 4H Agent,...
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