Friends, family and neighbors gathered at Masconomo Park this weekend to dedicate a memorial tree to longtime Manchester resident Ken Warnock, who died unexpectedly in March 2025 at age 55.
For voters who followed last spring's special election for the 5th Essex District, Tuesday night's candidate debate at Gloucester High School had a familiar feel.
For one glorious week, Cape Ann became an outdoor artist’s studio as Cape Ann Plein Air celebrated its 10th anniversary, bringing accomplished painters from near and far to capture the region’s landscapes, harbors, historic architecture and coastal light
There’s so much coming in the coming weeks at the TOHP Burnham Library, including a local history lecture, candy sushi for teens, Halloween Storytime with the Reading Dogs, and more.
People ask me if euthanasia is the hardest thing I do. The honest answer is yes and no.
There are great things happening this week, Mystery Book Group, Fiber Arts Circle, Haunted Library Tours, Dungeons & Dragons for Kids, and much more.
As we get deeper into August, all of us who work in the Book Shop have started furiously reading books due to publish in September so we can be prepared to recommend (or not!) the biggest new releases.
Is this a sign of better days to come for the Manchester Essex football team?
The League of Women Voters of Cape Ann has information about the State League's position on two ballot questions:
In a nutshell, this law allows you to build a house on a small lot. Slightly smaller than the smallest lot we currently allow. Is that a …
I’m writing to commend both the Manchester public safety team and the Manchester Cricket for their handling of the tragic boating accident …
I had always thought of the transfer station primarily as a place for trash and recycling, but there is so much more that can be brought …
On behalf of the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped bring our second annual Gears for Good …
As the Manchester Harbormaster I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude to all who assisted the Town of Manchester’s Police, Fire …
As a long-time rabble-rousing Democrat, I am ashamed of our state government and our current state representative, Dru Tarr. The National …
Many people write to The Cricket after they have experienced help from our Fire Station’s EMT guys.
The Manchester Essex Athletic Boosters is bringing back a fun tradition this year — the 2026 Manchester Harvestfest & Carnival, Oct. 16-18, at …
