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We Stand With Nibi: The Massachusetts Beaver Who Deserves to Stay out of the Wild
I haven't had many run ins with Beavers in my day. Most of my beaver knowledge stems from the Nickelodeon show Angry Beavers. (my Millennials know what I'm talking about!) Daggett and Norbert were a pretty good representation of the Beaver community (in my opinion). A beaver from Massachusetts has...
Haverhill’s Nettle School Students Benefit From Annual School Backpack and Supplies Drive
A successful backpack and supplies drive recently delivered for students attending Haverhill’s Dr. Paul C. Nettle School. Haverhill School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti said the annual drive, spearheaded by West Congregational Church, works to determine where to make the biggest impact when choosing schools each year. “We have...
Gov. Healey Speaks When Merrimack Valley Chamber Honors Dr. Agrawal at Annual Dinner
Gov. Maura T. Healey will be on hand next month for the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner—a timely appearance considering the governor’s role in resolving the recent hospital crisis and the Chamber’s plan to give Lawrence General Hospital’s leader its highest honor. Dr....
City of Methuen to Become Default Electricity Supplier; Expected Monthly Residential Savings of $19
Methuen residents and businesses are expected to see savings on their electricity bills beginning in December as the city launches its Community Choice Power Supply Program. Under the program, explains Acting Mayor David P. “D.J.” Beauregard Jr., the city will aggregate electricity customers in the city and become the default supplier as it signs a 36 month-month contract with First Point Power of Cranston, R.I.
CNA Stores Supporting Tough Warrior Princesses with Charity Jars in October
CNA Stores, a veteran-owned cannabis company, with locations in Haverhill and Amesbury, this month is supporting Tough Warrior Princesses of Amesbury with its charity jars. Tough Warrior Princesses was selected as CNA’s Charity of the Month and provides support and resources to women impacted by cancer and also raises money for cancer research.
Ozzie’s Kids Halloween Fundraiser Oct. 12
Ozzie’s Kids plans a day of fun and fundraising during its Halloween Fundraiser Saturday, featuring Trunk or Treat, raffles, baked goods and more. The event for kids of all ages takes place Saturday, Oct. 12, with doors opening at 11 a.m., at the Elk’s Club, 24 Summer St., in Haverhill. Children’s tickets are $1 and adult tickets are $5. Trunk or Treat takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and costumes are encouraged. Afterwards, children can enjoy visits from familiar characters from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This technology could keep students safer, but state law stands in the way
Over five weeks last year, about 860 drivers sped around Peabody school buses when their red stop signs were extended, signaling students may be crossing the street. How did city officials know? They had placed cameras on 10 buses, which recorded as hurried motorists illegally drove around the halted vehicles.
Topsfield Fair announces hot dog, pageant winners
For the ItemColin Coates of East Hampstead, N.H., took home the top prize at the 6th Annual Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, Oct. 5. Coates received a $206 check, representing the 206th anniversary of the Topsfield Fair, after consuming nine quarter-pound hot dogs — equivalent to 22 standard-sized hot dogs — in seven minutes. […] The post Topsfield Fair announces hot dog, pageant winners appeared first on Itemlive.
Northern Essex Community College Knights Soccer Rank Ninth in Poll
The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team ranked ninth in the week six poll released Monday afternoon by the NJCAA. Winners of eight straight games, the Knights were sitting at 8-2 overall in the season before its return to the field Tuesday night against MassBay. The Knights eight straight wins are currently the nation’s third longest active win streak and sit atop the Region 21 standings.
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