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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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If We’re Not Careful, the Next Generation Might Grow Up in a City Without Character
Store turnover and “vulture capitalism” are producing a city that doesn’t resemble the one we grew up in. Is this a natural evolution, or a sign of cultural erosion?
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The Rec Center is Worth a Modest Tax Hike
A rec center would give children a fun and constructive way to spend their time, and it’s more affordable than you think.
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It’s Still OK to Vote NO on the Rec Center
Voting “No” on the rec center debt exclusion doesn’t mean you don’t support the community’s children. It means you think we can do better.
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My Mother Was a Library Archives Volunteer. She Was Treated Unfairly
The results of a new report conclude that the Newburyport Library archives volunteers were wrongly dismissed, and treated unfairly.
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The Rec Center is an Investment in Our City’s Future
The rec center is a turning point — a chance to invest in our youth, and embrace fiscal conservatism going forward.
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An Unclear Tax Future Makes the Rec Center an Irresponsible Investment
To make a reasoned decision about the rec center, we need a better idea of what other upcoming city projects will demand tax hikes.
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