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Discover Plum Island, Newburyport Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - Behind the Scenes Tour Although the beaches are still closed most of the summer for our feathery friends the Plovers, there are some ways to see this wonderful national treasure. 1-Get up very early (lot fills by 7am) Read More
Exactly one year ago my family adopted Martha. She is a long-legged tan hound mix with a whole lot higher energy level than we bargained for. After living the past decade with a mellow and more timid canine, getting used to Martha’s exuberance took my family quite a while to get used to. Read More
I distinctly recall the moment that I met Linus. It was four years ago and I had just dragged myself through my front door, red and sweaty from Cross Country practice, only to be introduced for the very first time to my brother’s new German exchange student. Rather than feel embarrassed, I Read More
Back by popular demand for the 9th season! Join walkers for an evening stroll at Maudslay Park in Newburyport. Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. This moderately paced walk will take you on every path in the park by the end of the season. Led by the park interpreter, you will experience the changes Read More
There is something special growing on High Street this year. After so many years of discussion, several false starts, endless planning and a vote by Newburyport citizens the construction is underway. The 16,000 square foot two story wood-framed facility at 331 High Street will open in early Read More
Fifty Water is a newer restaurant serving American creative comfort foods and getting great reviews. They are located in the Tannery Marketplace. The restaurant and bar offer a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with large windows and views of the water. Featuring a bar and fireplace on each floor, Read More
Is our best "Country Fair" the Topsfield Fair? America’s oldest continually operating agricultural fair showcases New England’s largest apiary exhibition, a fall flower show, draft horses, plenty of farm animals, food, arts and crafts, and nationally known entertainment. Don’t miss the giant Read More
As summer draws to a close and fall appears now, I am grappling with the bittersweet knowledge that for myself and my fellow 2014 high school graduates, a chapter of our lives is coming to a close, and the end of an era is fast approaching. On the one hand, I can’t help but look forward to the Read More
A recent survey conducted by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley found that the #1 concern identified by seniors is food insecurity. This is the first time that transportation has been surpassed as the most important need for Newburyport seniors. I was surprised to learn this from Rosann Read More
Recently restored Brown Chapel at Oak Hill will host the first event for the Newburyport Chamber Festival on Saturday, June 21. Once used for funeral services it was long out of use until the recent restoration. This 60-seat Greek-style temple is one of Newburyport's five granite buildings and an Read More
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