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10/23/2024

A really great way to get into the Halloween feeling, now Hammond Castle Museum.

John Hays Hammond Jr.’s wild and creative mind is on display at the Hammond Castle Museum this week, with a creative Halloween theatrical performance this week that offers “guests” an …

10/07/2024

Hornets Golf is having a great season thanks to a strong line up and such capable coaching by Bill Melvin. Read Jason Brisbois' story ...

Consistency has led to excellence for the Manchester Essex golf team in 2024. With just a pair of matches left in the regular season, the Hornets have amassed an impressive 10-2 record and were …

10/07/2024

This coming Sunday, Oct. 13, it's the 4th Annual Magtoberfest on Lexington Ave. in Magnolia, hosted by the Magnolia Library and Community Center!

Magnolia’s community beer garden (“biergarten”) festival, Magtoberfest, is set to return for its fourth year on Sunday, October 13th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After a busy summer, Magtoberfest …

10/06/2024

Opening next week from a talented local team / cast that includes Gloucester's Malcolm Stuart Ingram and Bev Farms' Myriam Cyr of Punctuate4 Inc Productions. New York Times called this play "exciting" ... pretty great.

Just in time for Halloween, the critically acclaimed play, “Simon Says,” will open at the historic Larcom Theater in Beverly on Oct. 16. Described by the New York Times as “exciting,” the …

10/04/2024

So many beer fests this season on Cape Ann! Next week (Sunday, Oct. 13) it's the 4th Annual Magtoberfest benefiting the Magnolia Library and Community Center. The fun starts at 11 a.m.! Then, next weekend, it's Manchester-by-the-Sea HarborFest 2024 (Oct. 18-20) with carnival rides, games and beer garden at Masconomo Park benefiting Manchester-Essex Athletic Boosters Club. Two weekends in a row. Mark your calendars!

Excited to welcome back Funbucket as headliner for the 4th year! They've been with us from the start and we love the vibe they bring.
This year we have two new acts -
The Midnight Buzz and Kicked Off The Bus Band! You might recognize a few faces in The Midnight Buzz from playing previous years in Groove Therapy. Kicked off the Bus has been tearing up stages all over town and we can't wait for them to open the Best Party on Lexington Ave. See you on Oct 13th at 11am!

10/03/2024

Sadly, it has come to our attention that Carolyn Cassidy, who taught Grade One at Essex Elementary School for more than 41 years, has died. Carolyn’s funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday October 5 at the First Church of Hamilton, 630 Bay Rd., Hamilton, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Carolyn J. Cassidy, formerly of Ipswich, MA who for more than 41 years served as a Grade One teacher in Essex, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Brooksby Village Retirement Community. Daughter of the late Thomas and Janet (Rae) Cassidy, Carolyn was …

10/01/2024

Attention Blues lovers. Tonight, tape the Veep Debate and come enjoy what will surely be a great night Chapel in Manchester (Rosedale Ave.). Thanks to the Manchester By-The-Sea Cultural Council

Boston-based Blues singer and guitarist Barrett Anderson will host an evening of story and song in Manchester later this month with a program of telling the story of early Blues music, the …

09/28/2024

Sadly, it has come to our attention that Manchester’s own, Gordon MacDougall, has died at the remarkable age of 101. A true original, Gordon was the proud multi-year recipient of both the Boston Post Cane and the Manchester Elder Brethren’s award celebrating our town’s eldest citizen. A service has been scheduled for this coming Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Cornerstone Church.

Gordon Q. MacDougall's life was a vibrant journey, marked not only by his longevity but by the depth of his connections and the strength of his spirit. At the remarkable age of 101, Gordon, …

09/27/2024

09/03/2024

Cape Ann Plein Air Festival Week, being held this year October 5-13th, culminates at the Collectors’ Preview Party: Celebrating the Freshest Art on Cape Ann! This is THE art event of the year!

35 artists from all over the world will display more than 175 fresh paintings created during the week on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the venerable North Shore Arts Association from 6PM-9PM.

Come meet the artists, enjoy music by John Jerome Music , a delicious spread by Vinwood Caterers , and take home a piece of Cape Ann Plein Air history!
See which exceptional paintings won awards chosen and presented by Events Judge Lori Putnam at 6:30PM.

This event is sure to sell out! Buy your tickets here: capeannpleinair.org
$100 in advance/$125 at the door. All ticket sales are final.

08/30/2024

Nice story ....

The summer of 2014 remains uniquely notable thanks to a powerful we-are-the-world moment when a heartwarming cultural phenomenon known as the Ice Bucket Challenge captured the planet’s …

08/29/2024

Hornets Golf is off and running this season, and Jason Brisbois writes a great season opener piece in this weeks paper. The team's second match is today at the Haverhill Country Club versus Pentucket!

As recently as 2021, the Manchester Essex golf team had to rely on a waiver that allowed middle school golfers to play on the high school team so there were enough players to …