Amesbury News

Today, Nov. 7, is the Annual Village of Church Fairs in Amesbury. Our local faith community has been working toward this day since the moment last year's fair ended.

On the heels of the closure of the American Red Cross office in Newburyport and its consolidation with the Northeast Massachusetts office in Beverly, the agency is beginning to offer CPR classes locally again - in Amesbury at the emergency management office at 9 School St.

Three men were jailed after being arrested by police late Monday night while reportedly attempting to rob the China Buffet restaurant.

In an election that saw a higher-than-anticipated 24 percent voter turnout, Mayor Thatcher Kezer chalked up another landslide victory last night in his race against two-time challenger Alison Lindstrom.

Voters throughout Amesbury and Newburyport will head to the polls today to vote for elected offices in those cities.

An Amesbury man was arrested early Sunday morning after a police chase from Merrimac that ended when his car reportedly hit a telephone pole near 113 Haverhill Road.

Voters head to the polls today to choose mayors in both Amesbury and Newburyport and to weigh in on their communities' leadership in elections marked by some closely watched contests and many others that are uncontested.

The Rocks Village Bridge could be closed for a year if a state renovation plan for the structure is approved, reported Department of Public Works director Gary Bill.

Though neither candidate in the race for mayor accumulated much of a campaign war chest, contributions to incumbent Mayor Thatcher Kezer's campaign far exceeded those donated to his opponent, former Municipal Councilor Alison Lindstrom.

Voters in Newburyport and Amesbury will be heading to the polls next week, and facing a relatively uncontested slate of candidates.

To really appreciate the autumn season, to really get a good look at the foliage in the area and a whiff of fresh apples, how about running to the top of the "green monster" hill at Cider Hill Farm as part of a 5K run on Sunday? Cider Hill Farms has once again come together with Heat Training of Amesbury to put on the second annual Cider Mash 5K ...

Storyville is being overrun by evildoers who have a long history of crime - from vandalism, breaking and entering, and trespassing to kidnapping and impersonating a grandma.

Roving groups of thieves have broken into 400 cars across the northeastern corner of the state over the past three months, police said.

Share + Oct 21, 2009 10:58 pm US/Eastern Reporting Beth Germano AMESBURY The line snaked around the Amesbury fire house for a seasonal flu clinic on Wednesday, where 200 more doses of the shot were given.

Local restaurants and individuals put their chili to the test Saturday for Newburyport's second annual Chili Con Carnival Cook-off. The event to benefit area pantries takes place from noon to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of The Grog restaurant at 23 Middle St.

Early American Quakers were once persecuted for their faith, with a history in their new North American home that included public executions on Boston Common and being accused of witchcraft by New England's 17th century Puritan populace.

Donna Georges, principal of the Amesbury Academy Charter Public School, was recently informed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education of an upcoming Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Coordinated Program Review.

The eight-month debate over how to provide town health care services for less money finally reached its conclusion last night, following a unanimous vote of approval by Amesbury's Municipal Council to enter into a two-town regional health contract with Salisbury.

When Amesbury's Municipal Council votes tonight on whether to support a two-city regional health agreement with the town of Salisbury, their decision may cost Newburyport its health director.

The townwide trick-or-treat night will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Surrounding communities will also be observing trick or treat that evening.