When Fairfield Glade first responders need some soothing to ease the stress and anxiety of their work, they might call on Cricket for some relief. Cricket is a certified therapist for Fairfield Glade Fire Department…
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Enter at your own peril: Maudslay is Haunted spooks and delights parkgoers
NEWBURYPORT — With stark foliage setting the scene, more than 1,000 people embarked on spooky journey through Maudslay State Park trail last weekend, encountering creepy creatures performing startling skits along the way during Maudslay is…
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BAILEY: Six miles, Cardiac Hill, and zero regrets
Western New York is home to some of the most incredible views of nature on this side of the Mississippi. Be it camping, biking, or hiking, I make every effort to enjoy the natural surroundings,…
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Bald eagle adventures take flight in Atkinson
THURSDAY, OCT. 22 KINGSTON: KCL Walking Club Monday – Friday No registration required. 8-9 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org ATKINSON: Fitness Fusion with Vanessa Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30-9:15 a.m.,…
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As I See It: A brief glimpse of the world
Over the course of the summer season, several volunteers manned the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce’s information booth on the Newburyport waterfront. Each week, the booth was open for approximately 15 hours; totaling 180 hours…
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Column: I am Jane Doe — a pink witch’s message of survival and hope in Salem
On a recent Sunday, I walked through Salem dressed as a pink witch, holding a sign that read, “I Am Jane Doe.” To some, it may have looked like a Halloween costume. To me, it…
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Early voting off to a strong start in area communities
NEWBURYPORT — Just days into early voting across the state and regionally, city and town clerks are reporting high numbers. The results of the much-discussed Nov. 3 general election will determine whether Gov. Maura Healey…
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Restoration of Thacher’s South Tower lighthouse expected to resume in 2029
ROCKPORT — The second phase of restoration work to maintain the iconic South Tower lighthouse on Thacher Island is expected to start in spring 2029. But before the necessary granite and other work at the…
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Area Sports: Oct. 21, 2026
TODAY Girls’ Soccer Class D Sectionals #7 Indian Lake/Long Lake at Schroon Lake/Newcomb, 3 p.m. #6 Crown Point at #3 Boquet Valley, 3 p.m. #5 Willsboro at #4 Lake Placid, 3 p.m. #8 Seton Catholic…
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Danvers church identifies artist behind found painting
DANVERS — A mystery has been solved at Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church on Elliot Street. After asking the public for information about a painting found behind the church’s boiler, the work’s creator has been…
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