General
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Play Softball at Perkins This Summer and Embrace Your Inner Child
Casual pick-up softball games at Perkins Playground are the best way to relive your childhood.
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A Case for ‘Commons’ Governance in Newburyport
Commons Governance is about communal cooperation and decision-making over shared resources. This might be an effective way to approach certain city issues.
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New England Winters Suck. That’s What Makes Them Special
Winter’s hardships actually bring people closer together, and create opportunities for neighborly warmth. It’s time to embrace New England winter.
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We Did ‘Everything Right’ and Still Can’t Afford Newburyport
Even for those who make a decent income, forego luxuries, and spend wisely, Newburyport is barely affordable. But it’s still a community worth fighting for.
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Amesbury is Still a Perfect Place for Kids to Grow Up
Amesbury’s Millyard, parks, and sense of community and safety, make it the perfect place for kids to grow up.
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Pedestrian Common Sense, Not Lower Speed Limits, Will Make Our Roads Safer
Road safety comes down to pedestrian awareness and common sense. Lower speed limits on city streets aren’t the answer.
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Shopping Local This Holiday Season is More Important Than Ever
Local retail businesses, like bookstores, rely on community support to stay open and thrive. This support is especially important during the holiday season.
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We Need More Lifeguards on the Merrimack River
The recent disappearance of a man in the Merrimack River is just one of many examples of someone perishing in the dangerous river. More lifeguards are needed to prevent this from happening.
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Flying with the Monarch Butterflies in a Hot-Air Balloon
The experience of flying alongside Monarch butterflies in a hot air balloon stayed with this Newburyport resident his whole life.
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The Wash: A Thanksgiving Story of Where It All Began
The Pilgrims’ first attempt to cross the Atlantic wasn’t smooth, or even successful. This is the story of their first ill-fated effort to reach the New World.