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Forever Valentines

2012-02-10T03:59:00-05:00

In honor of Valentine's Day on Tuesday, the Daily News asked three local couples to share their love stories. They also offered some insight on relationships and marriage.
The Fullfords of Salisbury and the Haleys of Seabrook recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaries, while Seabrook's Joan and Tom Lysik are newlyweds, just married this past July.

Spend the weekend Snow-Bound

2012-02-10T03:58:00-05:00

Snow-Bound Weekend, a dramatic re-creation of John Greenleaf Whittier's famous poem, "Snow-Bound," will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the poet's Haverhill birthplace.

A film that will make you smile

2012-02-10T03:57:00-05:00

What a difference five years can make.
For Paige (Rachel McAdams), it meant a new life free from her rich, controlling parents, free-spirited new friends, a loving marriage to Leo (Channing Tatum) and a promising career as a sculptor. Then she loses her memory after a car crash, and without those experiences, who is she?

Paw Prints: Brush up on your pet's dental needs

2012-02-10T03:56:00-05:00

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. This is a good time to increase awareness about our pets' dental care.
As Fido and Fluffy age, they have many of the same oral issues as their human counterparts. They can suffer from gingivitis, periodontal disease, tartar, broken teeth, root abscesses and a whole host of other painful conditions.

Health Beat: Asperger's Support Group meeting Monday

2012-02-10T03:55:00-05:00

The Asperger Syndrome Support Group will meet on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Higgins Conference Room of Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. A general discussion is planned.
The group addresses the concerns of parents of school-aged children diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, or related challenges. The meetings are free, open to the public and serve families from all neighboring communities.

Eagle Festival swooping into Newburyport Saturday

2012-02-09T03:59:00-05:00

After six years, the organizers of the Merrimack River Eagle Festival have created the perfect format for the outdoor program as thousands of spectators visit Newburyport for a chance to spot a bald eagle, whether it’s by van, on foot or even at City Hall.

Throughout the free festival — which is scheduled on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — participants can enjoy a range of activities, all designed to help participants observe eagles in their natural habitat.

Newbury playwright brings 'Peanuts' characters to Firehouse

2012-02-09T03:57:00-05:00

As Stacey April Fix grew up, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang were there.
"I have great memories of the icons of the 'Peanuts' comic strip during my whole life," said Fix, 53. "They were on the birthday table, on the Christmas tree, in the classroom."

Chiming in for Children's Port teens head to Battle of the Bands fundraiser

2012-02-09T03:56:00-05:00

When Newburyport High School student Jordan Dunn-Pilz contracted viral encephalitis, a potentially deadly disease attacking the brain, at the age of 10, he was taken to Boston Children's Hospital, where the doctors worked night and day to make him well. Now, at the age of 17, Dunn-Pilz is giving something back to Children's and helping out his rock band Big Fair in the process.

Lookout: Local actresses stage 'Last Summer at Bluefish Cove'

2012-02-09T03:55:00-05:00

The latest production at The Actors Studio in Newburyport has been one year in the making — or 32 years, depending on how you look at it.
A group of eight local actresses will be staging a production of "Last Summer at Bluefish Cove," a play about a community of lesbians as they gather for their annual beach vacation.

Forget candy for your sweetheart, try cobbler

2012-02-08T03:59:00-05:00

It's almost Valentine's Day again, and I just want to remind people that there are alternatives to chocolate when it comes to showing your love.
Because let's face it, at any given time, many of us are on diets or at least watching what we're eating. And a box of chocolates isn't exactly helping.