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The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
A comprehensive long-term plan for fixing Newburyport’s water issues has not been formed, and the mayor has been ignoring solutions.
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Closing the Amesbury Innovation High School Building Would Be Devastating for its Students
Amesbury Innovation High School, an alternative school for kids grades 9-12, is in danger of closing. This would deprive children with special learning requirements of the resources they need.
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The Pink House: A Eulogy
Losing the Pink House means losing part of our community, and even part of ourselves. The loss reminds us that nothing is permanent, and to appreciate the beauty around us while we can.
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Rowley’s 3A Zoning Debate Highlights the Importance of Civic Engagement
Rowley’s 3A zoning debate is all about creating housing in MBTA communities. But misinformation surrounding the issue highlights the importance of civic engagement.
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The Mystery of Plum Island’s Unofficial Anthem
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
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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The War on DEI Threatens the Quality of Our K-12 Education — Even in Massachusetts
Rolling back DEI initiatives will have a harmful impact on education, depriving students of the learning they need to become well-rounded, open-minded adults.
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