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 colonial America, education was limited, mostly religious, and far from universal. Also, books were rare, and libraries were almost all in private collections. That began to …
There are precious few institutions in town older than Troop 3 Scouts in Manchester. And of those, none are youth organizations. Troop 3 was founded in 1917, the year American soldiers …
The Lobster Cove String Quartet will open its third season with a contemplative and wide-ranging concert on Sunday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Annisquam Village Church . The program, titled In …
Last Friday, the Cape Ann Museum (CAM) offered a “Patriots and Privateers of Revolutionary Middle Street” walking tour to highlight the notable role of Gloucester during the American Revolution. …
What happens when a book is no longer just a book, but a sculpture, a vessel, or a conceptual object? That question is at the heart of "Pulp Fiction | artists’ books," a group exhibition opening at the Jane Deering Gallery …
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Manchester Golden Age Club members gathered for their annual Summer Hummer in the Chowder House at scenic Tuck’s Point. The members were …
The 6th Annual Manchester-by-the-Sea Fishing Tournament saw its largest and most enthusiastic turnout yet, as 138 anglers took to the waters and shoreline over the sunny July weekend to compete …
The annual Festival-by-the-Sea, a cherished tradition that celebrates local arts, crafts, and community spirit, returns to the heart of Manchester on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with plenty of things to do, see and buy.
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 …
Summer Reading Deadline / Friday, August 8 at 5 p.m. | Children participating in the library Summer Reading challenge must return their completed log sheets...
The Essex Council on Aging (COA) offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior Center ...
For everyone who turned out for Saturday’s MusicFest in Manchester, it was clear: there are few places better to catch live music on a summer evening than the back lot of Manchester’s …
A delicate sea breeze swept over the rolling landscape of Misselwood at Endicott College in Beverly, the expansive 97-year-old property that played host on Saturday to what has become one of the …
Creative expression and community came to life last week at Gloucester’s weekly Culture Splash. From live performances to art demos and poetry readings, art lovers and curious spectators …
Join the Paul Madore Chorale for four summer evenings of singing and music-making. Each Monday features …
This past Saturday, the Rockport Farmers Market was in full swing, with booths stuffed with crisp, peak-season produce and artisanal items of all kinds. Beets, fennel, peas, and more, …
90 Years Ago – 1935 The Annual Picnic of the Congregational Church and Sunday school was held at Tuck’s Point Monday and proved a delightful occasion for all, the weather being fine …
Music in the Park, the free Tuesday night public music series at Manchester’s Masconomo Park, just kept on rolling this week. Last week it was the Lisa Love Experience, a local favorite …
On July 10, the Friends of Manchester Trees (FOMT) gathered for their annual Summer Soirée—a festive evening of tree talk, member appreciation, and climate science. The event took place at the Amaral Bailey American Legion Hall on Church Street …
