NEWBURYPORT – Earlier this month the Newburyport Fire Department began occupying the new west end fire station named after John "Jocko" Franklin Cutter Jr., who joined the Newburyport Fire Department in 1932 and became a Lieutenant in 1952. Cutter also served on the...
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Martha Spencer Coming to Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – Martha Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band is coming to Newburyport on Saturday, November 16th, performing at 8 pm at the Belleville Church. Led by Martha Spencer, the Wonderland Country Band includes Jamie Collins on bass, Lucas Pasley on...
Newburyport Karate Students Score Medals at IPPONE
NEWBURYPORT – Seven Crane Karate Academy students won medals in the Spooky Spectacular IPPONE Tournament Oct. 19 in South Portland, ME. The medal-winners included Gessica Santos - 1st place, kata, Jacqueline Hogan - 1st place, kata, Aengus Hogan - 4th place, kata,...
Charles W. Hardy Jr.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Walter Hardy, Jr., fondly known as Walter. Walter passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 81. He will be forever missed, and forever celebrated....
Newbury Fire Department Hosts Two-Day Live Fire Training on Plum Island
NEWBURY – Chief Dave Evans reports that the Newbury Fire Department hosted a weekend of Live Fire Training on Plum Island in conjunction with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Thirty-three firefighters from 10...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 PM Hilton Senior Center 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA This event is free and open to the public. This month the speaker will be Roundtable President John Manning. His topic will be "Vermont Brigades...
Hampton Church to Hold Annual Christmas Fair Sat. Nov. 16 9 a.m – 2 p.m.
HAMPTON, NH – The United Methodist Women of Hampton United Methodist Church located at 525 Lafayette Road (Rte. 1), will hold their Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 16th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come enjoy lunch at The Lafayette Diner which includes...
Merrimack Valley (Regional Transit) Authority Turns 50
REGIONAL – MEVA, the fare-free bus line that serves northeast Massachusetts, turned 50 last week with a celebration at the new McGovern Transportation Center. In 1974, the Massachusetts legislature created 10 regional transit authorities to take over for failing...
Deborah A. (Drew) Shanahan
Deborah A. (Drew) Shanahan, of Beverly, MA, formerly of Rowley, MA, died quietly on October 28, 2024. At the request of the family, services are private. To light a memorial candle or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com. Arrangements...
Rescuing the Great Salt Marsh
IPSWICH – If the old adage – ‘it takes a village’ – is true, the Great Salt Marsh may have enough villagers to repel the threats to its ecosystem. A group of stakeholders was brought together last month by state Rep. Kristin Kassner, D-Hamilton, with Gov. Maura...
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