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North Andover · Community Events · Oct 1
North Andover News reports a free community event on addiction awareness will take place September 22 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the North Andover High School auditorium.
Methuen · Community · Oct 1
Methuen city officials and the regional YWCA announced a new Women’s Empowerment Facility and said they will open an office at 5 Wallace Street to provide domestic violence and sexual assault…
Newburyport · Community Events · Oct 1
The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry honored 40 emerging regional leaders at its 2026 "40 Under 40" Awards, held Thursday at The Brook in Seabrook.
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.
Newburyport · Local Organizations · Sep 30
City Marshal Matthew Simons said Kyle McElroy, a Newburyport police officer, was named a recipient of the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce 2026 40 Under 40 Award.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports the Custom House Maritime Museum in Newburyport plans to host two events Friday: a First Friday Lecture and a photography exhibit.
Lawrence · Community Events · Sep 30
BrightBridge Credit Union team members supported two community causes in Lawrence the weekend of Sept. 19.
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.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Immaculate Conception Harvest Fair is set to return to Newburyport on Saturday, Oct. 10. It is planned for the Green Street School’s gym and scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Newburyport · Local Organizations · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport has an outdoor labyrinth on its grounds.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports a Moseley Woods Community Forum is planned for Saturday, Oct. 10, with activities scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the pavilion in Moseley Woods in Newburyport.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library announced the 50th Great Old Book Sale. The group says the event is scheduled for Oct. 21–24 and will be held in the library’s program room.
Salisbury · Community · Sep 30
On 2026-09-17, the Town of Salisbury posted that the West Nile virus risk level is MODERATE.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported that Greater Newburyport was hit by a weekend-long nor’easter that lasted more than 48 hours, producing high winds and periods of torrential rain.
West Newbury · Community Events · Sep 30
Organizers have postponed the West Newbury Wild and Native plant sale to Saturday, Oct. 3. It is planned to run from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at 181 River Road in West Newbury.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
The Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club is planning its annual "drop-in open house" for Oct. 4.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Jeff Jarvis, an author, journalist and media scholar, plans to visit Haverhill on Oct.
Haverhill · Community · Sep 30
When it meets Wednesday night, the Haverhill Historic Commission is slated to consider proposals to tear down and rebuild the former Elks lodge where Summer and Newcomb Streets meet.
Community · Sep 30
WHAV reported that PrideStar Trinity EMS’ Communications Center has again been designated an Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Richard F. O'Brien VFW Post 2016 plans a paper-shredding event Saturday, Oct.