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The Condition of State Street Reflects the Mayor’s Rocky Road to Reelection
The timing of State St. repairs to coincide with election season shouldn’t distract from the mayor’s record of mishandling personnel matters.
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In Turbulent Times, Documentaries Can Inform and Heal Society
Documentaries can educate an audience and provide guidance and hope. Newburyport’s upcoming Documentary Film Fest spotlights impactful films at a time we need them most.
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A Proud 8 Percenter on the Importance of Paying Attention to Local Issues
Paying attention to issues both local and national is a crucial way to participate in democracy, and stay informed ahead of important elections.
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Meet the Candidate- James Eichhorst (Ward 6, City Council)
James Eichhorst is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6
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Meet the Candidate- Mary DeLai (Ward 6, City Council)
Mary DeLai is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6.
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Thanks to the ‘Litterati,’ the New Massachusetts Recycling Bill has Major Stakes
A bill before the Massachusetts House of Representatives would update our recycling law to include plastic containers. Its passage would go a long way to ward reducing roadside littering.
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We Can Do Better on Affordable Housing, and it’s Possible with a Little Imagination
Affordable housing is a universal right, and getting there isn’t as difficult or complex as we make it seem. We just need to use our imaginations and get creative.
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