The two-day event next week honors the Freemans, a prominent Black American family that first owned the Gloucester Wellspring property for 103 yearsFor 42 years, Wellspring has supported thousands of …
Last Thursday, seniors and juniors, alongside their dates, celebrated prom at the beautiful venue, Tupper Manor, in Beverly. The class of 2023 officers and advisers had been planning the …
After the Revolution began at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775, the war for independence went on for eight long years. The land battles were fought in other colonies; but the war at sea was …
The common White Button Mushroom is probably the most famous fungal fruiting body of them all. It is found in virtually every grocery store in the world. Eaten raw, or cooked, it is an …
The opening reception for Rocky Neck: An Artistic Celebration, by the Rocky Neck oil painter Stephen Lapierre, will open this weekend, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the artist's studio on Rocky …
Starting Friday, May 19, Manchester artist Juni Van Dyke will be featured in an exhibit close to her heart, "These Beautiful Hands," celebrating in gestures the personal lives of a series of local …
We’ve been talking about Manchester’s men and boys during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), and how they took to the seas in privateers based in the seaports of Boston, Salem, Marblehead, …
On Friday, May 5, the YMCA of the North Shore and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School will present one of the most famous musicals of all time—The Sound of Music Youth Edition—at ME High …
Mushrooms can benefit your landscaping efforts as well as add variety to your dinner table. They can also be fun to study because of their complex nature and the sheer challenge of the science …
My husband recently asked me what I wanted from him and the kids this Mother’s Day. “Do you want to spend the day with us or do you want us to skedaddle?” My answer is yes and yes, because …
This article is a continuation of a multipart story introduced on March 31 of Manchester’s Capt. John Lee, Jr. This week we continue our privateering story. This was the vessel about which a …
As the days get longer and temperatures rise, it’s time for local gardeners to welcome in the 2023 gardening season. This is an exciting time of year as you plan out your garden beds and decide …
After months of planning and successfully moving past some challenges, the town of Essex will kick off its “Essex In Bloom” weekend community celebration from May 19 to 21 that will open the …
The North Shore has much going on in the way of gardening—from flower farming and amazing CSAs to spectacular home and formal gardens. But out on Southern Avenue in Essex, just next to the Cox …
2023 Spring Training Model Train Show! Saturday, April 15 Fun for the whole family! Come on down for a train show that is being held at the American Legion Hall, Masonic Temple Hall, and the …
This article is a continuation of a multipart story introduced on March 31 of Manchester’s Capt. John Lee, Jr. This week we pick up Lee’s story as he was a wartime prisoner during the American …
IN JULY 2023, Gloucester’s Cape Ann Museum will launch, “Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape,” an exhibition of the critically acclaimed American artist during a …
This article, and some to follow, will look at the adventures of Manchester men during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), as it was fought at sea. There was no U.S. navy, but there was …
The Jane Deering Gallery in Gloucester Saturday held an opening reception for its latest show, “Unearthed,” featuring the complementary works by Paige Farrrell and Erin Luman. Erin …
SPRING IS THE BUFFER SEASON, when daylight savings time brings an extra hour of sunlight, and the cool air starts to warm. Summer’s coming, and locals start thinking about outdoor dining around …