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Check Out These Not-So-Scary Halloween Events for SouthCoast Kids
I’ll admit it. I was that kid who was afraid of their shadow. Every Halloween, I would muster up the courage to partake in the haunted hayrides or watch the scary movies, and then I would spend the next few nights hiding under my covers from the monsters that were most certainly trying to get me.
Paly: We can do better for the Great Bay-Piscataqua Region
As the Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper, I have a front-row seat on what’s going on in our rivers, bays and coast. Some of the changes are welcome – residents banding together to be better caretakers of their property, voters approving ballot measures to restore river health, municipalities investing in clean water. But some of the changes are disturbing, and I see them up close. ...
78 Years Ago: New Hampshire 8-Year-Old Takes Train to Boston by Himself
It's not every day that a small boy gets to visit the big city by himself, but that's just what happened 78 years ago to young Ernest R. Hoytt Jr. of Dover, New Hampshire. This writer stumbled across this amusing story thanks to New Hampshire Heritage, History, and Memories, a Facebook group dedicated to sharing memories of the Granite State. An admin member of the group posted this tidbit in 2023 from a 1946 Boston Globe article, telling of a young boy's solo adventure to Boston.
Hurricane Helene displaced hundreds of animals. Some are coming to MA for adoption
Hurricane Helene devastated the southern United States, killing over 200 people, swallowing towns and displacing thousands of people. And in the wake of all the destruction, pets have been left without homes too. Since the storm, MSPCA-Angell has been working to bring these animals to Massachusetts to find homes for them up North. ...
Seen at 2024 Topsfield Fair: Racing pigs, giant pumpkins and more (Photos)
The Topsfield Fair — one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the United States — returned for its 206th year on Friday, Oct. 4. The fair will last 11 days, concluding on Monday, Oct. 14. The Topsfield Fair celebrates local farm animals, agriculture, food, rides, vendors and performances.
Defense leads the way for undefeated St. Mary’s
Joey BarrettLYNN — As they say in the world of combat sports, “Someone’s O has got to go.” In this one, however, it would’ve been a first-round knockout. A pair of 3-0 Catholic Central League teams met at Manning Field Friday night, with host St. Mary’s cruising by Cathedral, 38-12. St. Mary’s offense entered with an […] The post Defense leads the way for undefeated St. Mary’s appeared first on Itemlive.
Reporter travels through the heart and soul of Saugus
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — The Saugus Public Library, in conjunction with New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, presents author and “Chronicle” journalist Ted Reinstein, who will be giving a talk on his newest book, “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph,” on Oct. 8. After 25 years of […] The post Reporter travels through the heart and soul of Saugus appeared first on Itemlive.
Rhody Rams Look to Dominate at Hampton This Saturday
After a bye week and a clutch win, Rhode Island’s Rams are back in action this weekend, traveling to Hampton to take on the Pirates for the third time in the programs’ history. Rhody holds a 2-0 lead in the all-time series, including a 56-7 blowout on the road in 2001 and a shutout win in 1972.
Nahant extends fire and police chiefs
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to award three-year contract extensions to Police Chief Timothy Furlong and Fire Chief Austin Antrim through 2027. Both were sworn into their positions in the summer of 2021, with Furlong succeeding Robert Dwyer and Antrim succeeding Dean Palombo. “Both Chief Furlong and Chief Antrim have done tremendous […] The post Nahant extends fire and police chiefs appeared first on Itemlive.
Lynn Woods unveils upgraded playground
Emily RosenbergLYNN — Officials and community members gathered Friday morning for the official ribbon cutting of the new Lynn Woods Playground at the reservation’s Great Wood’s entrance. The new Lynn Woods Playground opened on Sept. 20 with all new equipment, including a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round. The new playground was made possible through a program that infused […] The post Lynn Woods unveils upgraded playground appeared first on Itemlive.
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