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The Untold Story of the Plum Island National Anthem
The Plum Island national anthem was born in the 1970s from a fierce spirit of island independence. Listening to the song today, that spirit still reverberates.
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A Proud 8 Percenter on the Importance of Paying Attention to Local Issues
Paying attention to issues both local and national is a crucial way to participate in democracy, and stay informed ahead of important elections.
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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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