On this day in 1829, the General Court passed an act ceding to the U.S. government the land needed for a breakwater from the west shore of Plum Island, across Plum Island River to Woodbridge Island, in order to increase the depth of water on the bar at the mouth of the Merrimack River.
— Information provided by the Historical Society of Old Newbury
NEWBURYPORT -- City officials said yesterday that New England Development is moving closer to creating plans to build a hotel in the downtown -- but away from the water. Mayor Donna Holaday said she met recently with company officials, and they are t
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NEWBURYPORT -- It's been almost 70 years since Blake Hughes was part of the U.S. Army that fought through France as part of the victorious drive to liberate Europe, but here is one soldier who hasn't forgotten. He's about to turn 90 now, but Memoria
Continued ...SALISBURY -- As any member of a wholesale shopping club will attest, buying in large quantities usually results in getting a lower price per unit. And thanks to Town Meeting's recent action, that premise could mean local residents get to save on thei
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NEWBURYPORT -- Ever since she got a hold of her first Legos, Newburyport high school sophomore Lauren Healey has always had a knack for putting things together and she's about to leave her mark on her hometown. "I like building things," says Healey.
Continued ...Back during the 1930s, the Kalman Family Clothing Store was operating their business on Pleasant Street in Newburyport. The immigrants often stopped by their store. Kalman's carried a line of clothing needed by the immigrants, while other clothing st
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