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We Need to Ramp Up Our Support for Local Arts Organizations
Interest and attendance in the local arts scene has declined the past few years. We need to support our arts organizations to keep local culture alive.
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The Townie’s Election Coverage Aims to Promote Civic Engagement and Voter Awareness
The Townie is actively seeking election-related opinion pieces from both voters and candidates, with the broader goal of increasing civic engagement.
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Despite Concerns, Outdoor Dining Patios Need to Stay
Though critics cite safety concerns, outdoor dining patios enrich Newburyport’s restaurant scene, bring in revenue, and add to downtown’s aesthetic charm.
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Is Yankee Homecoming Still Relevant?
This year’s Yankee Homecoming felt underwhelming, with a reduced fireworks display, lackluster vendors, and meager parade. Is the festival still relevant?
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We Need to Protect Local History from Federal Censorship
The Trump Administration’s culture war has affected how history is represented in museums and national parks. We must not let this wave of censorship change our local history.
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Why CSOs (Combined Sewer Overflows) in the Merrimack River Matter
Untreated sewage from cities upriver, like Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill, flows downstream to Newburyport, posing risks to people, pets, and wildlife.
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Media Outlets Must Remain Free and Independent Despite Corporate Pressure
Many local newspapers are owned by larger corporations, which often exert influence over their coverage. Though the landscape is bleak, local outlets can get creative to keep their audience and independence.
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