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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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Newburyport’s Housing Prices and New Constructions Threaten its Historic Allure
Expensive Newburyport real estate is changing the character of the city and threatening the historic allure that made it desirable in the first place.
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance is About to Begin. A Retrospective from the Year 2051
The Second Newburyport Renaissance will be defined by co-living housing, a Citizens Assembly, renewable energy, and hands-on education.
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Yes, Newburyport, There is a Santa Claus
Santa Claus is as real as love, joy, generosity, and happiness. You can see him all around Newburyport — you just have to look.
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Development Near Artichoke River Woods Puts Our Drinking Water at Risk
Land development near the Upper and Lower Artichoke Reservoirs threatens our water supply with pollutants.
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Being Conservative in a Liberal Town Can Be an Isolating Experience
Having a different ideology than everyone around you is lonely, especially in a tense political climate. But there are ways to cope.
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Progressive Communities Are not Immune to Accidental Racism
Even in a progressive town like Newburyport, there’s still work to be done to create a truly tolerant, equitable community.
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