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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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Meet the Candidate- Philip Cootey (Ward 6, City Council)
Philip Cootey is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6
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Meet the Candidate- James Eichhorst (Ward 6, City Council)
James Eichhorst is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6.
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Meet the Candidate- Mary DeLai (Ward 6, City Council)
Mary DeLai is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6.
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Thanks to the ‘Litterati,’ the New Massachusetts Recycling Bill has Major Stakes
A bill before the Massachusetts House of Representatives would update our recycling law to include plastic containers. Its passage would go a long way toward reducing roadside littering.
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We Can Do Better on Affordable Housing, and it’s Possible with a Little Imagination
Affordable housing is a universal right, and getting there isn’t as difficult or complex as we make it seem. We just need to use our imaginations and get creative.
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Only 8 Percent of Residents Closely Follow Local Issues. Why Not Become One of Them?
Few residents pay close attention to local issues, volunteer, and vote. These are the “8 Percenters.” Success as a community means growing their ranks.
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