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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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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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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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Mayor Reardon’s Lack of Whittier Funding Solutions is Just Prolonging the Issue
Newburyport mayor Sean Reardon has been described as a “lightning rod.” But when it comes to Whittier funding, that just means more inaction and stalled solutions.
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