NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA Local News 2012-05-27T17:05:16-04:00 urn:uuid:5fe61859-05b3-4852-a2cc-08293e2c604f Prime Land in city up for Sale By Dyke Hendrickson urn:uuid:dedf1dcf-a0a0-49ec-ba36-bf600686361c 2012-05-26T03:59:00-04:00 NEWBURYPORT &#8212; Buyers looking to snag some prime real estate in Newburyport may have their chance.<br /> Parcels of undeveloped land on both historic High Street and along Boston Way adjacent to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter rail station have come on the market. MBTA puts commuter rail out to bid Statehouse News Service urn:uuid:0d77eb13-6115-463d-b015-25c2d43d30e5 2012-05-26T03:58:00-04:00 BOSTON &#8212; The MBTA has set in motion a process that could lead to a change in the private company that provides commuter rail service by sometime next summer.<br /> Yesterday, the state sent out a request for qualified bidders, hoping to attract the interest of the national and international railway companies capable of operating one of the largest commuter rail operations in the country. Local services for Memorial Day urn:uuid:5d266d19-781d-49ee-99af-87009a5ec125 2012-05-26T03:57:00-04:00 The following is a list of Memorial Day services occurring this weekend in Greater Newburyport:<br /> TOMORROW<br /> SEABROOK: The event begins with memorial services at 9 a.m., taking place at the Smithtown war memorial, in front of Trinity United Church. Following the services, the parade steps off from Town Hall, heading down Walton Road, to Washington, and South Main Street to Rand Memorial Church, where closing ceremonies will take place. Remembering Bill Fagus' famed luncheonette John Lagoulis urn:uuid:8adc5d40-aad8-4d38-a087-427182ca7694 2012-05-26T03:56:00-04:00 It is typical that under difficult times and stressful situations, someone automatically always rises to the forefront and takes the lead. I want to tell you about special individuals, one at a time, who came forth and met the challenge head on. In my eyes they were giants. Each came forth and helped the people in need in Newburyport and surrounding areas and asked for nothing in return. Salisbury dancer to take stage aboard the Intrepid By Sonya Vartabedian urn:uuid:21ce9b95-cd6c-4e75-bce0-a5dee740c4ee 2012-05-26T03:55:00-04:00 SALISBURY &#8212; Jessica Beal has danced on all types of stages &#8212; both inside and out &#8212; in the dozen years she's been kicking up her heels.<br /> But the stage she taps her way onto this afternoon will be her grandest yet. This day in history urn:uuid:1ed3df41-c0a6-400b-98f2-4e6b73781a66 2012-05-26T03:54:00-04:00 On this day in 1878, a long procession of gypsies came in over the turnpike, very much in the manner of the old-fashioned circuses. There were seven or eight teams, some fitted up like Pullman sleeping cars, with a small cavalcade of horses ridden by boys and a lot of dogs. Marbleheader brings Indian, Pakistani professors together By Alan Burke urn:uuid:492088b1-1dcd-4734-b121-df14ff0212a2 2012-05-26T03:54:00-04:00 MARBLEHEAD &#8212; The quarrel between India and Pakistan has long been one of the hottest disputes on the planet. Over the past half-century, both have been frequently at sword's point and twice at war. A day for remembering In the Spirit urn:uuid:f62fe5b1-232d-477b-9883-28c29d04d23e 2012-05-26T03:53:00-04:00 If you Google "Memorial Day," you'll find countless articles and references to this holiday that many consider the unofficial beginning of the summer season. My concern these days is that there are many in our society who think that Memorial Day is just another Monday holiday for retail sales, cookouts and the first visit to the beach of the summer season. If you look into its history, you will discover the sacred beginnings to this holiday we call Memorial Day. Church notes urn:uuid:24a9c883-9a08-4fbc-acc3-fe65add454dd 2012-05-26T03:52:00-04:00 Community yard sale today at Belleville<br /> Belleville Congregational Church will be hosting a community yard sale today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited to rent spaces; $20 for one table. This is a shine-only event, and fee will be refunded in case of inclement weather. Don't miss this opportunity to get rid of unwanted items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table, contact us at 978-465-7734 or email us at bcchurch@worldpath.net. Church directory urn:uuid:418af712-5705-4416-b7bb-6e7b3bdac4d2 2012-05-26T03:51:00-04:00 ADVENT CHRISTIAN<br /> Four Corners Advent Christian Church, 5 Farm Lane, Seabrook, 603-474-34518. Services: Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, midweek prayer and Bible study.<br /> ANGLICAN<br /> All Saints Anglican Church of Amesbury, 67 Friend St., Amesbury, 978-388-0009, www.allsaintsamesbury.org. 8 a.m., Traditional service with Prayer Book and hymnal; 9:45 a.m., Blended Music: traditional hymns, contemporary praise and worship. Nursery provided at 9:45 a.m.