Culture
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The New Commerce Cottages are More Inclusive Successors to the Artist Shanties
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The Commerce Cottages aren’t a continuation of the old Artist Shanties, but a new program entirely, designed for maximum inclusivity and community benefit.
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The Soul of Newburyport’s Artist Shanties Seems Lost
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Some artists believe the Chamber of Commerce’s handling of the shanties, including moving them to a new location, isn’t in the best interest of the artists or community.
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If We’re Not Careful, the Next Generation Might Grow Up in a City Without Character
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Store turnover and “vulture capitalism” are producing a city that doesn’t resemble the one we grew up in. Is this a natural evolution, or a sign of cultural erosion?
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Now That the Pink House is Gone, We Need a New Local Landmark. Nominations Are Open!
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The Pink House was Newburyport’s most recognizable landmark, and the one most often represented in art. Now that it’s gone, what will replace it?
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To Make Newburyport Affordable Again, Turn Back the Clock to the Decaying 1950s Downtown
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Downtown Newburyport should revert back to the aesthetic that ignites nostalgia in so many residents: the pre-revitalization mid-century.
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The Mystery of Plum Island’s Unofficial Anthem
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In the 1980s, an unofficial Plum Island anthem emerged. It remains a hallowed piece of island history to this day.
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You Can Find Community and Friendship in Unlikely “Third Places” Around Town
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Third Spaces are places for community bonding and connection. They’re places like libraries, bars, gymss, and bookstores, and you can find them all around town.
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Finding Community on Plum Island as a Colombian Immigrant
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As an immigrant, adapting to life on Plum Island comes with unique challenges you might not expect.