Photo Courtesy Thomson Communications Laurie Berns of Peabody was named Mrs. Essex County 2023 today at the Topsfield Fair. Berns had participated in the contest when she was 22 years old. She moved out of the area and entered again this year after returning to...
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Groveland Annual Pumpkin Fest
GROVELAND — Groveland’s annual Pumpkin Fest. Pumpkin Fest will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 183 Main St. The event will feature fun activities for the whole family, including pumpkin displays, library activities, music and tractor...
Topsfield Fair Names Junior King & Queen
Courtesy Photo Anthony DiLuna, 7, of Hamilton and Vanessa Tortorelli, 7, of Georgetown, were crowned the 2022 Junior King and Queen on Saturday at the Topsfield Fair. Every year the Topsfield Fair hosts a pageant for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old to...
Handel’s “Messiah” At Our Lady of Hope Church, Ipswich
IPSWICH — Chorus North Shore will return with its production of Handel’s “Messiah” at Our Lady of Hope Church, Ipswich on December 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. This masterwork marks the beginning of the Christmas season for music lovers the world over. Conductor Sonja...
Fall For Gloucester
A Collaboration Between Discover Gloucester And Gloucester Writers Center A collaboration between Discover Gloucester and Gloucester Writers Center Discover Gloucester is excited to announce its guide to Gloucester this autumn, Fall For Gloucester a collection of...
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon and two leaders of the Pennacook native American tribe raised the tribe’s flag Sunday at City Hall in advance of the city’s second annual observance of Indigenous Peoples Day on the Merrimack River waterfront. Chief Paul Pouliot and...
New Parks Plan On Hold
NEWBURYPORT — Facing criticism from some city councilors and residents of his proposed reorganization of the management of the city’s 26 parks, Mayor Sean Reardon put the idea of moving the parks maintenance to the public works department on hold. “We believe that the...
Selectmen Vote Down Another ConCom Candidate
GEORGETOWN — In other towns, Ida Wye would be looked on as a prize when she volunteered to be a member of this town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom), a powerful board that regulates property development near wetlands. Wye owns a landscape design firm, is a...
Newburyport Indigenous People’s Day Observance at Waterfront Park
Newburyport — For more information, to get involved or contribute to Newburyport’s 2nd Indigenous People’s Day Event, visit contact: kristine@imaginestudios.org, 978-834-0367. Schedule of Events: 10-11 AM: Opening ceremonies and fire circle – led by Paul and Denise...
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