Pride of '66
Among the "cries" given by Town Crier Charlie Cullen to Yankee Homecoming attendees during his midday announcements in Market Square was a message of congratulations to the 1966 Newburyport High School football team for its undefeated season 44 years ago from "Bino #54."
The team meets each year on the Wednesday night of Yankee Homecoming week at the Park Lunch for a reunion. "That's what Yankee Homecoming is all about," Cullen said.
Parade dignitaries
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown will march in the Yankee Homecoming parade on Sunday. Joined by some family members, the senator will be participating in honor of his father, C. Bruce Brown, and his work with the Jimmy Fund. The parade begins at 12:30 p.m.
Following the fire trucks and the antique cars, the Jimmy Fund will be one of the leading portions of the parade.
"We certainly ask people to support a worthwhile cause," organizer Jason Lacroix said. Everything collected that day is given to the Jimmy Fund.
Brown will join other local dignitaries, including Congressman John Tierney; state Rep. Michael Costello; state Sen. Steven Baddour; Sheriff Frank Cousins; as well as candidates Bill Hudak, who is challenging Tierney for his seat; and Richard Tisei, who is the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker.
Revolutionary insight
Tomorrow, the Port Candle on Inn Street will host author J. Winfield Currie, the author of a historical trilogy set in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Dressed in a Colonial outfit of frock coat, long vest, breeches, traditional bloused shirt and Paul Revere boots, Currie will discuss the Revolutionary War and her books.
Entrain on tap
A large crowd is expected for tonight's main act at 7:30 p.m. on the Waterfront Stage, Entrain. The six-member band has gained a large local following since it first formed in the early-'90s. Drummer Tom Major formed the band in 1993 after a trip to Africa. He named the band after the law of entrainment, which, according to the band's website, holds that if two or more rhythms are in close proximity, they will always fall into sync. For instance, pendulum wall clocks, when placed next to each other, become "entrained" and beat in sync with each other.
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