Summer Reading Deadline / Friday, August 8 at 5 p.m. | Children participating in the library Summer Reading challenge must return their completed log sheets ...

(BPT) - Renting your home? You're not alone. According to Pew Research, more than 44 million households in the U.S. were rented in 2024 — that's more than one-third of all homes. And the number keeps ...

Growing up, I was surrounded by gardens with vegetables and flowers. To me, it seemed like every neighbor had one. My grandparents, “Noni” and “Nono,” were good partners in the garden. Mr. … ...

Starting this week, the Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Cove Gallery will present Six Ways of Seeing the World, a group exhibition curated by Gabrielle Rossmer that brings together six acclaimed artists for a ...

This past Saturday, the Rockport Farmers Market was in full swing, with booths stuffed with crisp, peak-season produce and artisanal items of all kinds. Beets, fennel, peas, and more, … ...

You’ve seen the cover: there’s water in the background, maybe the ocean or maybe a pool; in the foreground is evidence of people, maybe a blanket or chairs, maybe figures mid-stride, or … ...

Congratulations, Jessica and Brian Molisse! In true Father Paul fashion, he didn’t just make a statement — he told a story. And it was the kind of story that reminds us that love, … ...

It was an evening for the storybooks last week at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum’s third annual Summer Soiree at the lovely coastal Sharksmouth Estate next to Dana’s Beach. After the cocktails and ...

Big sports events face a sustainability conundrum: They’re under pressure to grow bigger, but at the same time, their athletes are dealing with increasingly dangerous heat and shorter snow seasons.

We are writing to provide an update on the status of curbside trash and recycling collection in light of the ongoing labor strike affecting our contracted vendor, Republic Services and the Teamsters ...

The Manchester Harbor Boat Club and the Manchester Yacht Club cordially invite all boatowners who keep their boats in Manchester Harbor to participate in a Gala Regatta on Sunday, July 30. It is hoped ...

The Essex Council on Aging (COA) offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior ...