James Charles Roy

James Charles Roy is an independent author and historian. His new book, "Riding With the Blues: Deep South Travels into Music History," will be released this October.

Stories by James Charles Roy

Politics•September 10, 2026

Thanks to the ‘Litterati,’ the New Massachusetts Recycling Bill has Major Stakes

Culture•Aug 8, 2025

Is Yankee Homecoming Still Relevant?

Politics•Jul 14, 2025

Why Did Ward 2 Councilor Donahue Decide Not to Run for Reelection?

Preservation•Jul 11, 2025

One Newburyporter’s July 4th: Thinking About the Past and Future in Our Town

Infrastructure & Development•2025-06-13

James Charles Roy

Stories by James Charles Roy

We Need Leaders Who Will Fight, Not Use Empty Rhetoric

Newburyport’s ‘Reflecting Pool?’

Rebuttal: When it Comes to Protests, Silence is Compliance

Are Protests Outside ICE Director’s House in West Newbury Appropriate?

The Wash: A Thanksgiving Story of Where It All Began

Election Report Card: Who’s Up, Who’s Down

Newburyport Democratic Candidate Night: A Report Card

Thanks to the ‘Litterati,’ the New Massachusetts Recycling Bill has Major Stakes

Is Yankee Homecoming Still Relevant?

Why Did Ward 2 Councilor Donahue Decide Not to Run for Reelection?

One Newburyporter’s July 4th: Thinking About the Past and Future in Our Town

Sidewalk Turmoil: City Councilor’s War on Bricks Continues