http://www.newburyportnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223620.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223620.html 1The Eastwind had been at sea off Cape Cod for three days in stormy weather, searching for a missing fishing boat. "Everybody was seasick and banged up," Whitmore, of Newburyport, recalled. It was so rough, the cook couldn't prepare food and the crew members couldn't sleep because of the violent rocking. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223814.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223814.html It began with a challenge from his wife. Mike Keller's doctor had been telling him for years that he needed to lose weight. He tipped the scale at 262 pounds. His blood pressure was rising, his cholesterol was elevated and his sugar levels were nearing the danger zone for diabetes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223745.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223745.html With the change in seasons now fully upon us, days are getting shorter, and the risk of seasonal affective disorder is turning into very real suffering for literally millions of Americans. Most of this suffering can be prevented if people recognize the cause of their symptoms and get help. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223736.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223736.html Holy Redeemer Parish Holiday Fair The Holy Redeemer Parish Holiday Fair (West Newbury/Merrimac) will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nativity Parish Hall on Green Street in Merrimac. Tables featuring baked goods, candy and fudge, homemade, knit and crocheted items, gift baskets, linens, jewelry and more will be available. There will be gift bags, crafts and games for the kids. A Cake Walk, a game similar to musical chairs with a chance to win a free cake, will begin at 10 a.m., and be held every 20 minutes until 2 p.m. Lunch featuring homemade soups, chowders, baked beans, chop suey, salad and rolls will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A silent auction and raffle are also planned. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223708.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_323223708.html ART AND GALLERIES AMESBURY LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. "Watercolors" by Ann Jones through December. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Amesbury branches, 5 Market St. and the corner of Route 110 and Main Street. 978-834-8540. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233012.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233012.html In the mood for a cultural explosion of music? No need to travel the globe. Greater Newburyport has put together a medley of music this weekend that will get everyone tapping their feet. If you're into African rhythms, you'll want to check out Ugandan artist Kinobe or the West African beat courtesy of Mamadou Diop, both of whom are performing Saturday night in Newburyport. If you prefer your music more warm and intimate, snag a seat at one of two local coffeehouses tomorrow night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233451.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233451.html Director Stephanie Voss Nugent says it doesn't matter what your nationality or cultural background is and mdash; everyone will be able to relate to the characters in "Over the River and Through the Woods." Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233139.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233139.html Greek luncheon and bake sale A Greek luncheon and bake sale will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nicholson Hall at 7 Harris St. in Newburyport. Shop from local vendors and artisans selling wares, such as custom soaps, jewelry, American Doll clothing, doll furniture, dipping oils, quilts, jams, gourmet chocolate and candy and more. The Greek luncheon starts at 11 a.m. and features stuffed grape leaves, gyro, avgolemono soup, spanakopita and moussaka. Holiday sweetbread and pastries, such as kourabiedes and Greek nutcake, will also be available. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233111.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233111.html Christine Molitor Johnson has assembled some of her favorite views of Newburyport for "Come Home for the Holidays," a solo exhibit at Carry Out Cafe, 155 State St., Newburyport. A native of Newburyport who now lives in Amesbury, Johnson says one of her favorite pleasures is to be with family and friends at the holidays. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_303115803.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_303115803.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233041.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_322233041.html ART AND GALLERIES AMESBURY LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. "Watercolors" by Ann Jones through December. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Amesbury branches, 5 Market St. and the corner of Route 110 and Main Street. 978-834-8540. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232407.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232407.html Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is enough of a pressure cooker, never mind having to do on-the-fly math to get it right. Here are all the numbers you need to have a safe, worry-free and delicious Turkey Day dinner. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232658.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232658.html We have had a couple nights of below-freezing temperatures. I would guess the annual flowers have seen their last days. Even though the outdoor garden season has come to an end, there are a few things you need to do to wrap things up. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:13:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232728.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232728.html Was it just 388 years ago that the Plymouth Colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that today is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the Colonies. The historical record notes that those festivities in 1621 lasted three days. The Pilgrims knew how to throw a party, but what type of libations do you think they consumed? Bordeaux and burgundies followed by a port or sherry? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232757.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_321232757.html It's pretty unusual for me to write something that isn't humorous or sarcastic or at least a little irreverent, but I find myself in that situation today. I've decided to take a hiatus from my column, and so I feel compelled to share with my readers some of the things that I've learned over the past years.