Although the harbor has settled into the winter calm, this is the time when the Harbor Department implements improvements in advance of next season. On December 1, the Harbor Department is …
A star-studded “Night of Stars” performance started Act 2 with the MERHS Sound Waves followed by the talented group of Rob and Kate Bilsbury, Harry Waggs and Ben Icenogle and their covers …
In less than two hours, 160 Essex voters approved more than $800,000 in public safety capital items, including funding for a new Harbormaster boat, a new Fire Dept. “pumper” truck, and a …
Taking a closer look at the Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Manchester Essex and North Shore Agricultural and Technical high school football teams, a healthy mix of the familiar and the new come …
The holidays are approaching as the nation drifts through yet another cycle of uncertainty—the federal shutdown, political division, civic fatigue—the First Parish Congregational Church …
John Judge, chief executive of Scouting America Greater Boston and a Manchester resident, speaking last week at the inaugural Merrimack Valley Good Scout Awards Luncheon held in Dracut. …
The Planning Board is working on a new zoning proposal for Manchester’s core downtown area in response to the recently completed Downtown Visioning Project. The project revealed that …
Essex voters may have a sense of “déjà vu” at this coming Monday’s 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant when they consider changes in how Finance Committee (FinCom) …
Is it time for the Manchester Essex field hockey team to make another memorable tournament run? The Hornets are back in the MIAA Div. 4 Sweet 16 thanks to a decisive 6-0 tournament win over Triton …
On Saturday, October 25, the Manchester Essex Regional High School Debate Team participated in the Tim Averill Online Tournament, gathering together at the high school to compete virtually. …
Open enrollment for 2026 kicks off at the Massachusetts Health Connector on Saturday, and officials are girding for a drop in membership fueled by shifting federal policies and confusion over the …
Municipalities in Massachusetts often rely on grant funding to help subsidize critical projects because state law limits their ability to raise local revenue. In recent years, rising costs and …
The season is nearly done, and things are winding down around the harbor now that we are at the close of October. But there’s a lot going on to report from the Harbormaster’s …
More than $22 million in state grants to support 113 local food producers and food system organizations have been tapped to address food insecurity in Massachusetts, including four Cape Ann–based …
Halloween spirit was in full swing last weekend across Cape Ann, as two beloved community traditions — Manchester’s Wobblin’ Gobblin on Saturday and Essex’s Halloween Happenings and Apple …
The Healey-Driscoll Administration last week announced over $22 million in grants to support 113 local food producers and food system organizations, in addressing food insecurity in Massachusetts. …
Masconomo Park was buzzing with energy last weekend as families, friends, and neighbors came together for the annual Carnival & Harvestfest, a beloved Manchester tradition that blends good old …
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has named Sam Bevins as its new Chief Executive Officer, promoting him from within after a successful nine-month tenure as interim director. For …
Halloween, set for next Friday, is fast approaching. Here are some events you’ll want to know about this spooky season, with options for kiddos as well as adults. For Kids: …
The wait is over for Manchester residents. The new municipal water meters have arrived and are coming soon to a house near you. Installation of the new meters will begin during the week …