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Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport published a piece on 2026-09-25 with recent bird sightings compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders. It reports observations from Greater Newburyport and beyond.
Newburyport · Business · Sep 30
Rochester Electronics plans to exhibit at electronica 2026 in Munich, Germany.
Haverhill · Business · Sep 30
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce selected Haverhill firm Damark Woodcraft as its September business of the month.
Amesbury · Community Events · Sep 30
Organized by the Amesbury firefighters union, a chili cook-off will be held Saturday in Amesbury. Attendees will be alongside a few thousand friends, with the union hosting the cook-off in the city.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Nature author and wildlife ecologist Bradd Timm will speak on Wildlife Out Your Window at the Haverhill Public Library’s Climate and Community Series on Oct. 10.
Newburyport · Education · Sep 30
The Newbury Elementary School PTA is launching its activities for the 2026–2027 school year in Newbury.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport published a weekend events roundup on 2026-09-25 for Greater Newburyport.
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 · Public Schools · Sep 30
Andrew Wulf, principal of Newburyport High School, recently said five students received Commended Student recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2027.
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.