Merrimack Valley: Local History
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Haverhill · Housing · Oct 3
A Haverhill family plans to convert an early 19th-century brick Federalist house at 780 Main St., on the corner of Baltimore Street, back to residential use.
Newburyport · Local History · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport published an article on September 29, 2026, describing Spartina patens, commonly known as salt marsh hay.
Amesbury · Community Events · Sep 30
The Amesbury Carriage Museum plans to hold its 2026 annual meeting at The Marina at Amesbury Point on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Jeff Jarvis, an author, journalist and media scholar, plans to visit Haverhill on Oct.
Amesbury · Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Daily News reported preliminary U.S. Fish and Wildlife findings showed clams declined at Parker River Refuge, blaming predatory snails, horseshoe crabs and overharvesting.
Newburyport · Community · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport wrote about Brian Cassie, a retired Brookline elementary school science teacher, and his owl-related stories.
Newburyport · Community · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported on Sept. 23, 2026, that, according to a Fire Department official, Fred Beaulieu passed away recently.