This Month’s Columns
Broken Hip or Technologically Hip, Truth and Perception of Seniors
The common notion is this: the older one becomes the more resistant one is to change and to learning new fangled things. In short, one becomes more conservative. Is this more perception than … [Read More...]
Newburyport’s Natural and National Treasures
Flaming reds, bright blues, hot yellows, bold black-and-whites, rusty oranges, gleaming purples…the many colors of migrating birds are now on display at Plum Island! In case you haven’t heard, … [Read More...]
Local Stories
Curran’s Currents, Why Shop Locally in Newburyport
If you shop at Abercrombie & Fitch, you’ll never meet the company’s CEO Mike Jeffries. That might not be a bad thing considering Jeffries’ alleged business philosophy, which resurfaced … [Read More...]
Dear World, Dear Newburyport Arrives in June
Dear World/Dear Newburyport is holding a portrait party. The Actors Studio of Newburyport, with the support of the Mayor’s Office and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce is bringing … [Read More...]
Successful 8th Annual Newburyport Literary Festival
"Young King Authur: 'What is the best thing to do when you're down?' Merlin: 'The best thing of all is to learn something new'." Camelot... The Eighth Annual Newburyport Literary Festival will … [Read More...]
Regional Stories
Short drives from Newburyport, Visit Dogtown in Rockport MA
Steeped in a rich history of tales both fabled and true, the area known as Dogtown, located throughout the towns of Rockport and Gloucester, is an excellent place to adventure to in the warm days of … [Read More...]
Why We Will Always Love The Boston Marathon
Bill Rodgers, Team Hoyt, Bobbi Gibb, Johnny Kelley. They have all faced and conquered Heartbreak Hill. We can too. People who grew up in New England and follow The Race know these names fondly … [Read More...]
Markey a Step Closer to Filling John Kerry’s Senate Seat
Congratulations to Ed Markey who has won the primary and will take on Republican Gabriel Gomez for the June 25, general election. What are some of the reasons that we feel Markey deserves your … [Read More...]
National Stories
Surveillance, Big Brother or Necessary Evil
The original composers of our Constitution had some serious reasons to question government authority. Old world monarchs flagrantly used taxation, threats and questionable legal practices to fill … [Read More...]
What do Elizabeth Warren and Trader Joe Have in Common
As consumers in greater Newburyport we have more power than you can imagine. Retailers are fighting for our loyalty and visits and perhaps we should spend a little bit more time thinking about what … [Read More...]
