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The lawn is the largest single crop in America, is the most irrigated crop, and is a complete and utter biodiversity desert. “Lawns significantly degrade the ecological health of land and water and contribute to global warming.” – Owen Wormser Here are some...
The Newburyport Horticulture Society (HORT) awarded three (3) student scholarships in May to area graduating senior high school students who are planning a college major in a field that will benefit the environment. A $2,500 HORT scholarship was awarded to both Hannah...
NEWBURYPORT – The beloved Clipper City Rail Trail with its interesting sculptures and interpretative signage is easy to navigate -- if you can see. Now thanks to new technology being installed by the Newburyport Lions Club, even walkers with low vision will soon be...
We all have varying degrees of challenges in our daily life. Our good health, happiness, and family are most important. Over the past 19 years I have participated in athletic events which I have used to meet my fundraising goals. It is difficult to ask for your...
GEORGETOWN – The Planning Board is considering whether to issue a special permit for what neighbors say is an “illegal” sand mining operation on the 100-year-old Zibell Farm or ZFarm at 214 North St. The mining operation, according to the neighbors, started four years...
A Glowing Night of Community and Remembrance: Thanks to everyone who made the 15th Annual Newburyport Lantern Festival a Beautiful Success. Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness (GNOCA) extends heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of community members who joined us...
Submitted by Annie Schindler Executive Coordinator Town of Groveland GROVELAND – The Town of Groveland is proud to announce the promotion of two distinguished members of the Groveland Police Department. Lieutenant Heather Riley has been promoted to the rank of...
BOXFORD – At its meeting on Monday, June 30, the Boxford Select Board unanimously appointed Attilio “A.J.” Paglia as Captain of the Boxford Police Department, following a formal recommendation by Police Chief James Riter. The appointment is effective immediately....
GROVELAND: Valley Manufactured Products Well Contamination Part 1 How did it happen? By Michael Dempsey Special to The Town Common Love Canal, one of the worst environmental disasters in this country became known in 1978. As a result of over 12,000 chemical and...
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