A weekend search for a missing boater on the Merrimack River ended with the discovery of a body, a story The Daily News of Newburyport covered extensively as the search stretched from Saturday into Sunday. Separately, the outlet reported the river is still testing positive for bacteria,…
Newburyport Conservation Commission unanimously endorsed a proposed city ordinance codifying care and custody of conservation parcels and establishing prohibited-activities rules.
Search for a missing boater ends with the discovery of a body, per local reporting. The Daily News of Newburyport reported that crews searching the Merrimack River over the weekend found a body after the multi-day search, while the same outlet noted the river continues testing positive …
Newburyport's post office has been recognized as part of the national America 250 commemoration this Independence Day weekend. The Daily News of Newburyport reports the designation ties the local landmark to monthlong celebrations marking the country's 250th anniversary. Separately, Man…
This week's Newburyport obituary column lists 2 notices: Hartnett, Anne, 76, who died June 19, 2026; and Geekie, Sachiko ("Sachi Oki"), 89, who died June 21, 2026. A funeral Mass for Anne Hartnett is scheduled for June 30 at Immaculate Conception Church, Newburyport; a graveside service…
Newburyport School Committee adopts Fishtank Learning as its new K-5 literacy curriculum and expands school choice enrollment to close a $93,901 budget gap.