So, here’s what you do — you wake up and you need three things: cold water (jumping in the ocean is preferred but a splash of cold water on your face will do) fresh air, and a moment of …
Gloucester’s three-day Schooner Festival commemorates the era of classic fishing schooners and their importance to the history of Gloucester, America’s oldest fishing port. …
In Manchester, everyone has “a guy”—a trusted local for whatever you might need, from fixing a leaky roof to finding the best garden mulch. For lobsters, that person is …
It was supposed to restore safe passage and strengthen the local economy. Instead, a long-awaited $2.3 million federal dredging project in Essex has left harbor conditions, according to many …
We are writing to provide an update on the status of curbside trash and recycling collection in light of the ongoing labor strike affecting our contracted vendor, Republic Services and the Teamsters Local Union 25. ..
The North Shore housing market saw a notable shift in June, with total inventory increasing year over year for the first time since June 2024, according to the latest data released by the North Shore …
The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index edged down slightly in June, dropping 0.2 points to 98.6 —just above the historical 51-year average of 98. The main driver of the dip was a rise in …
Longtime Manchester tennis coach Francisco Montoya received the 2025 Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award—lasting recognition for outstanding lifetime contribution to New England …
Every year since 1981, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has celebrated local entrepreneurs and their employees during its Small Business Week recognition campaign. This year’s …
In the heart of Beverly Farms, Chapman’s has quietly remained a family-run flower shop that has—apologies—blossomed for more than a century. And, for more than half that …
Ken Riehl, the former CEO of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and longtime leader in the area’s business and civic life, has been named to the Board of Trustees of Cape Ann Savings …
Five years ago, with a raging pandemic shutting down the world, pizza was still on people’s minds. And in the the tight-knit community of Manchester, Bravo by the Sea was already leagues ahead. …
The perfect art studio would have light spilling into it from tall windows in a space that didn’t feel cramped, and would be located in an idyllic, visually inspiring location where paint can …
In an era where online shopping dominates the retail landscape, Amy Lage built a successful local apparel retail brand based in Manchester that thrives on in-person shopping. Her business, Style …
Every Tuesday in Essex’s downtown, past well-known eateries like Woodman’s, The James Pub & Provisions, and CK Pearl, a different kind of food hub emerges±—one catering to the town’s furry …
Housing scarcity, local zoning, mobility, and parking challenges are just a few factors driving a “perfect storm” currently challenging the future of downtowns. And the Greater …
Nearly 40 years ago, Livia Cowan turned her passion for travel and craftsmanship into Mariposa, a global brand known for handcrafted gifts and tableware. Based in Manchester, Mariposa is …
It was a big night for Manchester at this year’s 26th Annual Cape Ann Chamber Irish Sweepstakes, held last Thursday at The James Pub & Provisions in Essex. The charity raffle is a …
These first months of the year can be a quiet time for local retailers and coffee shops, and in Manchester and Essex two shops used that time to temporarily close for light renovations. In …
For three decades, Dr. Larry Lamb has been a fixture in Manchester, providing veterinary care to countless pets. Now, as he steps into retirement, a new chapter begins at Manchester Animal …