West Newbury News

The Governor's Academy Faire celebrates the creative talents of local artists the next two weekends in the Peter R. Remis Lobby Art Gallery in the Performing Arts Center on the school's Byfield campus at 1 Elm St.

While the majority of West Newbury voters decided against funding for a parking area in this budget year, the publicity this effort generated has made more townspeople aware of Riverbend: what it is , where it is and its potential for a wider range of users, especially less able walkers, both young and old, and those seeking expanded access to the ...

Today, a public hearing will be held at the Statehouse to place new limits on the number of patients a hospital nurse can care for at one time.

Absenteeism is up in some schools in the Pentucket Regional School District, prompting Superintendent Paul Livingston to issue an H1N1 flu update to parents yesterday afternoon.

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.

It began as a sawmill operation 92 years ago and later expanded into a full-service lumberyard, supplying area contractors and homeowners with building materials.

The Oct. 19 article by Jennifer Solis, "Residents fear dump will poison water supply," shows the folly of depending on the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to protect Newburyport residents from future problems with the now infamous landfill on Crow Lane.

Unit 3: Doreen S. Rasmusson and Doreen S. Lemay to John J. Pyne and Stephen Cynewski, $290,000 33 Beach Road: Andrea and Brian Chaklos to US Bk, $190,000 WEST NEWBURY 8 Waterside Lane: Norma S. and Edward A. Vito to US Bk, $1,040,460 PrintThis More stories from the News section Comments powered by Disqus

The 20th annual Apple Harvest Run drew a larger-than-anticipated crowd of runners and spectators from the North Shore and beyond at the Sunday, Oct.

The city's Witches Night Out will take place on the long-forgotten doorstep of Newburyport's only accused witch.

Nearly 200 voters attended a special Town Meeting on Monday, approving all but two of the 12 warrant requests.

Call it a gun in the holster that you hope you never have to fire. Proponents of a proposed bylaw that would empower town voters to remove elected officials describe it as a crucial safeguard, something to have in the arsenal - but hopefully never be forced to use.

Gus Girls, a group of local teenagers dedicated to preventing the slaughter of horses, will be holding a Halloween Concert and Costume Party to raise funds.

Next Monday voters in West Newbury will be asked to support the construction of a small off-street parking area to enable better access to Riverbend.

Having the Page School Feasibility Working Group develop exact wording for a resolution designed to allow the group to continue its task of prioritizing repair and renovation projects needed and solution options for the town's elementary school; increasing the size of the group to include at a minimum a financial and a legal expert; and expanding ...

Debate will begin tomorrow on a health care reform bill that would change the way Bay State residents receive and pay for their health care.

For the second time in less than a month, selectmen Chairman Glenn Kemper and Finance Committee Chairman Dave Kapturowski verbally sparred at a public meeting.

Phasing in new graduation requirements for the high school at the recommendation of Principal Jonathan Seymour and his school council.

NEWBURYPORT: The following cases were heard in Newburyport District Court on Tuesday, Sept.

Sustainable energy solutions, such as solar power, usually require a considerable outlay of money up front, while promising savings down the road.