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Salisbury · Community Events · Sep 30
Upcoming events are planned at the Salisbury Senior Center, located at 43 Lafayette Road in Salisbury. The programs are open to all. To register or get more information, call 978-462-2412.
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.
Salisbury · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported that Salisbury Days, the town’s annual weekend-long event, wrapped up as another successful edition. The celebration concluded with a parade on Sunday.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Amanda Clemenzi is nearing her five-year anniversary of being cancer-free and plans to host a fundraising concert in Byfield with her family band.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that four Newburyport residents plan to participate in the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana‑Farber. The 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
WHAV reported that students from Haverhill High School who took part in the Lemelson‑MIT internship program participated in an assembly to display projects they completed over the summer.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Senior Center in Newburyport held a resource fair on Wednesday, organized by the Council on Aging as its second annual Port City Heroes Helping Heroes Resource Fair.
Education · Sep 30
ROWLEY — The Daily News of Newburyport reports that Pine Grove Elementary School was named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The outdoor sculpture exhibition at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport has returned after a yearlong sabbatical and will run through Oct. 17, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.
Newburyport · Local Organizations · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports the city was recently awarded a $2,000 Essex Heritage Partnership grant for fiscal 2026.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
WHAV published a report on 2026-09-28 that the Haverhill Fire Department plans to hold a Run for Tommy, a 5-kilometer race in Haverhill. The event is being organized as a fundraiser by the department.
Amesbury · Community · Sep 30
A state election is just around the corner in Amesbury. One ballot item, Question 8, would repeal state laws that currently allow retail sales of recreational marijuana.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
WHAV reported the Haverhill City Council is considering increasing the number of outdoor food vendors for next summer while also appearing inclined to reject a proposed location for those vendors.
Amesbury · Education · Sep 30
Cashman Elementary in Amesbury received $49,000 designated for student computers.
Haverhill · Community · Sep 30
Haverhill’s Fire Department will receive nearly $813,000 to fund breathing equipment for firefighters.
Newburyport · Salisbury · Community · Sep 29
A rare September nor'easter is moving through the Greater Newburyport area, bringing sustained high winds and driving rain, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.