General
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If You’re Sick of Yankee Homecoming, View It Through a Child’s Eyes
Locals like to complain about Yankee Homecoming’s crowds and traffic, but when you view the festival through the lens of a child, it regains its magic.
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The 2026 Yankee Homecoming Theme, ‘Home Sweet Home,’ Embodies It’s Spirit
This year’s Yankee Homecoming theme, “Home Sweet Home,” perfectly embodies the spirit of the annual festival.
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Amesbury Feels Like Home Because People Show Up
Amesbury’s people are the heart of its unique sense of community. Neighbors quietly showing up for neighbors make the town special.
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Why Local Empty Nesters Aren’t Downsizing
Empty nesters aren’t seeking carefree condo living, resulting in a lack of housing for younger homebuyers. Here’s why empty nesters are hanging onto their homes.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?