http://www.newburyportnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:59:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221401.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221401.html AMESBURY and mdash; Two separate air-quality tests performed last month at Amesbury's public library indicate mold found in a file cabinet in the building's basement on Sept. 24 was an isolated finding and not indicative of a mold bloom elsewhere in the library. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:58:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221410.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221410.html SALISBURY and mdash; Restaurants and rental property owners in town are on notice that increased inspection standards are coming with the arrival of a new health agent. Local restaurants have not been accustomed to thorough inspections in the past, said Town Manager Neil Harrington, and when then-interim health agent Jack Morris and Salisbury's part-time inspector, David Madden, did inspections this spring, many businesses did not meet health code requirements. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:57:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221418.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221418.html NEWBURYPORT and mdash; In times of violence and abuse, children are often the ones who fall between the cracks. With money received from a very competitive national grant, the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center is hoping to boost programing to help children affected by separation and divorce as well as when parents or caretakers are victims of domestic or dating abuse. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_slideshow_310113445 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_slideshow_310113445 Newbury: Ryan Nguyen, 5, dressed as Wolverine, puts the nose on a jack-o-lantern while blindfolded at Newbury Elementary School on Thursday morning. The afternoon kindergartners were having their Halloween party a day early as they have no class this afternoon. Bryan Eaton/Staff Photo Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:56:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221426.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221426.html PLUM ISLAND and mdash; It could all fall apart if the bids are too high, but otherwise Plum Island beach nourishment is a done deal. A multi-agency task force that has spent a year planning the project ran through its to-do list yesterday and concluded that everything necessary to deposit up to 120,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach has been done. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:49:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221330.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221330.html NEWBURYPORT The following item was recorded in the log of the Newburyport police: Jeffrey L. Clothey, 44, 2 Boardman St., Newburyport, was issued a summons Thursday at 6:34 a.m. on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle not meeting safety standards of the RMV and a brakes violation. Officer Shawn Eaton issued the summons on Washington Street and Strong Street. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:48:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221315.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221315.html November is always a "ducky" month in the bird world. The number of ducks continues to build as migrants stop over on our rivers, lakes, ponds and ocean. Some of the wintering ducks are also starting to arrive. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:47:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221307.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221307.html The following birth was recorded at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen: Calobrisi: a son, John David, Oct. 2, to Frank and Kerry Ann (DeFillippo) Calobrisi of Salisbury; grandparents are David and Kathleen Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:46:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221258.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221258.html One-half pint of milk served with each meal. Menus are subject to change without notice. Menus are for Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13. NEWBURYPORT Elementary schools, K-3 Monday and mdash; French toast sticks with maple syrup, turkey sausage links, potato gems, Macintosh apple Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:45:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221224.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221224.html Merrimack Valley Elderly Nutrition Program lunches are served in Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury and West Newbury. Menus are for Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:44:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221127.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221127.html Today, Nov. 7, is the Annual Village of Church Fairs in Amesbury. Our local faith community has been working toward this day since the moment last year's fair ended. Crafters, quilters, knitters, cooks, photographers, painters and others have all volunteered in yet another community effort to raise money for outreach. Other groups are also having fairs and auctions this weekend. Still others will next weekend. Welcome to fall in New England! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:43:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221118.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221118.html Information session on lay ministry North Shore Christian Ministries will host an informational session on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Hall, 200 Main St., Rowley. As part of a regionwide expansion to provide opportunities for lay ministry, NSCM has developed a one-year intensive training program for individuals to discover and use their spiritual gift sets. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce several of the program offerings and answer any questions regarding time and cost commitments. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:42:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221048.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221048.html ADVENT CHRISTIAN 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. ANGLICAN 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. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:41:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221040.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221040.html These recent sightings are compiled by Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-462-4785. Visit www.newburyportbirders.com for more. Seabrook Harbor, Seabrook: Dunlin, Lesser Yellowlegs, Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, Greater Yellowlegs Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:40:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221011.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_310221011.html Bridge dedication Bill Plante, the former Daily News executive editor and longtime columnist, will be honored by having the Hay Street Bridge in Newbury dedicated in his name in a ceremony at 10:30 a.