REGIONAL – The food pantry at Newbury’s First Parish Church held a groundbreaking last week to build a 2,400-square-foot building that allows the pantry that serves more than 300 people a week to return to its roots at this historic church. “It couldn’t come soon...
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Wreaths Across America Honors North Shore Veterans
ROWLEY – Last year, when Tammy and Ron Garron attended the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Topsfield, they were so touched by the ceremony they decided this year to bring the initiative that honors veterans to the Rowley Burial Ground. The Garrons joined Rowley’s...
Northern Essex Community College to expand Culinary Arts Program
Haverhill — After opening its Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts in downtown Haverhill in the fall of 2020, Northern Essex Community College has announced that it will be expanding and offering two new credit programs, an associate degree in culinary arts and a...
Haverhill AMVets Post 147 And VFW Lorraine Post 29 To Host Christmas Party
REGIONAL – Veterans can celebrate Christmas together for the first time this year from noon to 2 p.m. at the AMVets Post 147 and VFW Lorraine Post 29 in Haverhill on Dec. 23. “With much excitement, a group of volunteers is happy to announce that there will be a...
Pacheco To Become Georgetown Town Administrator
GEORGETOWN – The Board of Selectmen welcomed Orlando Pacheco as its new town administrator Monday. Pacheco was unanimously approved last month to succeed retiring Mike Farrell, who has been this town’s administrator since 2010. Pacheco, 43, who is transitioning from...
Topsfield Town Library Brings Art To The Outdoors
TOPSFIELD -- The Topsfield Town Library hosts an impressive art collection within its walls, and recently, the library has expanded its commitment to public art with a temporary outdoor sculpture. Last week, the library installed a painted aluminum sculpture titled...
Sports Photos by Peter McClelland
Newburyport's Parker McLaren is a sophomore on the Endicott College basketball team. Here are some photos of the former Clipper in action recently at Gordon College.
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The 12 Days Of Christmas
By Michael M. Goolkasian, Owner Operator of The Organic Natural Shop Think about those who suffer from anxiety, over eating, drinking, depression! It’s all related to health and making up your mind to be kind to yourself. Try to make good choices and seek advice from...
Salisbury Students Make Cookies for Tree Lighting
SALISBURY – Gingerbread cookies, produced by first-grade students at Salisbury Elementary School, were a treat awaiting those who toured the Pike School Sunday during the town’s tree lighting ceremony. The students in Cara O’Connor’s class accepted the invitation...
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