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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...

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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...

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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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Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation

AMESBURY - The Penttengill House The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to The Pettengill House, Inc., headquartered in Amesbury, MA, as a Community Champion Year-Long Sustaining Partner Sponsor. The grant will help enable the organization to...

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Gold Medals for Love in War

REGIONAL – Last week, the International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) honored Stewart Lytle, a reporter for The Town Common, for his historical fiction novel, Love in War, giving it three gold medals and one silver medal. The novel, an expansive historical romance based...

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Nov. 2: Georgetown Peabody Library – Local Authors

Saturday, November 2, 10:00AM Come meet some local authors! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Refreshments will be served. Featuring authors: Sherry Cerino, Nancy Crochiere, and Karin Gertsch. Hosted by Friends of the Georgetown Peabody...

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Nov. 2: Newburyport: Author David S. Brody

Saturday, November 2, 5:00PM To celebrate the release of his latest novel, author David S. Brody will launch and sign The Essex Junta: Newburyport and the 3 World Wars at the Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water Street, on Saturday, November 2nd at 5:00 pm. In The Essex...

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Nov. 4: Rowley Library – Beginner Chromebook

Monday, November 4, 10:30AM Carol Soucy is an experienced teacher who will walk participants through the use of the Chromebook and teach the skills necessary to access information online. No past experience is required. This will be an ongoing series, so watch for...

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