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Welcome to The Townie 2.0
The Townie just upgraded our website with a brand new look and feel, reflecting our evolution over the past 2 years. That means more accessibility for op-eds, videos, local travel, comics, events, and more.
Summer's Not Over Yet. Enjoy It While You Can
The end of Yankee Homecoming often signals the unofficial 'end of summer,' but there's still plenty of summer left to enjoy. Make sure to savor it before it's gone.
Conversations With My Garden: My Japanese Maple
A woman's reflective conversations with various residents of her garden. This time, her decades-old Japanese maple tree.
The 2026 Yankee Homecoming Theme, ‘Home Sweet Home,’ Embodies Its Spirit
The first time my parents let me go downtown with my friends during the Yankee Homecoming Sidewalk Sales, I felt like I’d been handed the keys to Newburyport.
Why Local Empty Nesters Aren’t Downsizing
Many empty nesters in Newburyport are choosing to stay in their large family homes rather than downsize. Here's why.
Why Are Newburyport Gas Prices Higher Than Other Communities?
Newburyport's gas prices are approximately $1 more expensive than surrounding towns. Why is this, and what can be done about it?
To Keep Newburyport Vibrant, It Needs Debate as Well as Praise
Newburyport's longtime businesses, music culture, and tradition of open public debate make it a dynamic city.
To the Cyclists Outside My Window: I Hear You
Historic towns mean houses built close to the road. It also means overhearing street conversations that aren't exactly meant to be overheard.
Turn Everyday Newburyport Life Into Something Worth Noticing
Living in a town like Newburyport is a privilege and a responsibility. It's up to us to preserve it for the next generation.
Japan Removed Public Trash Cans, and Its Streets Are Spotless. Would That Work Here?
The lack of public trash cans in Japan means people carry their trash home with them, and streets are cleaner. That requires a sense of personal responsibility and respect for public space. Would that work here?
Should The Townie Fact Check Opinion Pieces More?
As an opinion publication, The Townie's editorial focus is on crafting strong arguments that start constructive conversation, rather than fact checking every claim. But should The Townie be in the business of fact checking?
