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REGIONAL – Yankee Homecoming started as an economic development event in 1958, when the regional economy was struggling and many mills and businesses had closed. New England artist Jack Frost proposed a regionwide initiative to encourage native New Englanders and...
NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport High School girls’ tennis team won the state championship this spring and may be among the top-ranked teams again next year because several star players, led by Caroline Schulson, are returning. The only problem. Even though Newburyport...
GEORGETOWN – The town’s Board of Selectmen declined last week to reappoint two veteran members of the seven-member Conservation Commission (ConCom), who had voted along with all other commission members not to approve G. Mello Trash Disposal Corp.’s proposed 500-ton...
GROVELAND – Superintendent Colin Stokes reminds the community that the Groveland Water and Sewer Department issued an outdoor water ban effective June 28 in response to the Commonwealth declaring a Level 2 drought. Residents are asked to cease all outdoor watering...
ESSEX — Chief Paul Francis and the Essex Police Department would like to inform the community that about 500 National Grid customers in Essex will be affected by a planned power outage this week.. In order to accommodate ongoing bridge work on Main Street, National...
REGIONAL — Jim Kelcourse resigned last week from what he described as “the best job I’ve ever had” as the state Representative for the northern Essex County communities of Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. But replacing the popular state legislator will not be easy...
NEWBURYPORT – If you think inflation is taking a toll on your family’s budget, put yourself in the shoes of Planning Director Andy Port and members of the City Council, who are watching rising budget estimates on construction of the proposed waterfront park. Price...
WEST NEWBURY — Officer Jessica Eng recently graduated from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy in Haverhill. Officer Eng was among those who graduated from 24-week NECC Police Academy on Friday, June 24. Officer Eng began working with West Newbury...
Topsfield, MA – Calling all seekers, pilgrims, and innovators – and anyone else in search of meaningful connection and conversation. Join us for an in-person afternoon workshop using the arts as a platform for spiritual inquiry and exploration. Restart with Art:...
ROWLEY – The Covid-19 Pandemic put the brakes on virtually everything, keeping people from congregating and having fun. What it did not stop was people being diagnosed with cancer. That combination tested the mettle of many, particularly the Solace for Stephanie...
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