Recent stories from every town in the Merrimack Valley.
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.
Newburyport · Nonprofits · Sep 30
Essex County Habitat for Humanity (ECH) recently named Tina Benik its new board president. It also recently added Paola Rosario, Rebecca Jablonowski and Jonathan Berk to its Board of Directors.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported the Bill Kirchen concert slated for Saturday at Belleville Congregational Church in Newburyport was canceled because of weather concerns.
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 Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports Acting Out Productions Newburyport plans to present a comedy by Jack Neary titled Jerry Finnegan’s Sister. Shows are set for the evening of Oct.
Amesbury · Community Events · Sep 30
The annual Red-vs-Blue softball game is planned to be held indoors on Sunday at 6 p.m. The venue is the Dome at Maples Crossing, at 12 South Hunt Road in Amesbury.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Storm Surge, Newburyport’s all‑volunteer climate education nonprofit, plans to open its fall 2026 speaker series with an event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.
Haverhill · Lawrence · Major Employers · Sep 30
Merrimack Health and the former Holy Family Hospital reported stronger financial results in the most recent fiscal year.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that months ago artists chose "Edge" as the theme for the 2026 Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay State Park.
Lawrence · Utilities · Sep 30
The Massachusetts attorney general’s office said it agreed to a $525,000 settlement with a trash-hauling company.
Salisbury · Town Government · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported on Sept. 23, 2026 that Salisbury selectmen approved fees on Tuesday for those who will benefit from the Lafayette Road and Main Street sewer project.
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 Events · Sep 30
Newburyport’s Nock Middle School community yard sale was postponed because rain is forecast this weekend. Organizers rescheduled the event for Saturday, Oct.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Datelined Newburyport, The Daily News of Newburyport reports that Joppa Dance Company plans a costume sale beginning Friday, Oct. 2.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport will present a half-hour, pay-what-you-can lunchtime concert Thursday, Oct. 1, at noon.
Amesbury · Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Haverhill Youth Football and Cheer are in their fourth week. The senior football squad (grades seven and eight) is 2-1 after a 34-6 win over Amesbury.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
NEWBURY — At the Byfield station on Monday, veteran Newbury fire officers led hands-on training in pumps and tankers for newer department members.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Local Pulse, produced by The Daily News newsroom and hosted by Joe DiBiase, plans to feature Newburyport Superintendent of Schools Sean Gallagher.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
NU Kitchen in Newburyport will host the Abstract Artists Group of New England. Exhibits begin Oct. 2 and are ongoing in the gallery. The Daily News of Newburyport reported from Newburyport.