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Almost 20 years ago, my then-husband and I went to a real estate open house where I promptly fell in love with a crazy fixer-upper, writes Manchester-based interior designer Jen Coles. Learn pro tips on how to make tough layouts and spaces work.

Adopting a Shelter Dog

Deciding to add a new animal to your family is an exciting time, writes Dr. Larry Lamb, owner of Manchester Animal Hospital. But there are many things to keep in mind.

Spell-tastic Reading for Halloween

We have entered the month in which we all avoid driving to, or anywhere near, Salem, writes The Book Shop of Beverly Farms' Hannah Harlow. Here are her spooky book recommendations.

Author Katharine Stanley-Brown Abbott and artist Kristin Richland have collaborated again, debuting Henrietta and the Fox the sequel to their beloved children’s book published two years ago, …

Welcome Home

When Allie’s Beach Street Cafe closed last spring, all of Manchester wondered what might be next for the space in the heart of downtown. The answer is 35 Beach, a completely reimagined eatery with a new, beautiful interior and a fusion menu.

Manchester Library Notes | Oct. 6

A lot is going on at the Manchester Public Library this week, including a talk on the hidden meaning behind the Ancient Art of China,  weekly meditation, tutorials on digital services, and a pumpkin-themed storytime.  

I’m SO Overwhelmed…

Are you spinning plates of spaghetti over your head?   Are you in the sandwich generation, caring for children, parents, or other aging loved ones?   It has been manageable …

Ehrlichia, are a type of bacteria that infects and lives within the white blood cells of their hosts, writes Manchester Animal Hospital's Dr. Larry Lamb. Learn about the different types.

Senior Highlights | August 18

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

Manchester Library Notes | August 18

      Special Agent Julia Cowley (Virtual) Tuesday, August 22 from 7-8 p.m.  Join Special Agent Julia Cowley for a look inside FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.  Cowley will discuss …

The Landing in Marblehead has been a mainstay restaurant for decades, but in recent years a new operations team and two chefs with a big Boston pedigree has taken over. Kris McGinn checked it out.

Essex Library Notes | August 18

  Library is closed Saturdays in July and August   FBI Agent Julia Cowley (Virtual) Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m.  Join Special Agent Julia Cowley for a look inside FBI’s Behavioral …

Senior Living in Essex

The Essex COA offers a variety of events and trips for seniors.  For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the Essex COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior Center at 17 …

Causes of Blindness in Dogs and Cats

  If you notice your pet is disoriented, bumping into objects, and struggling to find food and toys, these all may be signs of blindness.  There are many potential causes of blindness in dogs …

Potato is being featured as part of our Clear the Shelters campaign to help him find his forever home.  Potato's adoption fee is reduced to $200 and includes 3 months of heartworm/flea/tick …

Senior Highlights | August 11

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

Festival_Sword_and_Bow_Signing

Local author, Jeff Denoncour, signs his first book, Sword and Bow: A Quest to Save Alfham for Kathy Ryan as his wife Laura looks on.  Jeff signed copies of his book at the Friends of the Manchester …

  Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners.  However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. The tree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch advises that …

Pet of the Week: Bringing You Good Luck

Hey there!  Omen here! I am a cute newly two-month-old kitty looking for my forever home.  I made my way to Cape Ann Animal Aid from a local rescue where they found me at a park.  I am a bit shy …

Essex Library Notes | August 11

Library is closed Saturdays in July and August   FBI Agent Julia Cowley (Virtual) Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m.  Join Special Agent Julia Cowley for a look inside FBI’s Behavioral …

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