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View Obituary & Service Information The family of Sara Anne Eames created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne BONS award-winning restaurateur Paul LaRosa has set his sights on Newburyport and will open a second LaRosa’s location May 2025 in the former Vera Restaurant at 35 Market Square Michael Cammarata, who co-owns the restaurant alongside his partner and cousin, shared the news in a Facebook update promising an “elevated full-service Italian dining experience” in the heart of the city La Rosa’s was the first venture for the restaurateurs opening the sandwich shop in 2009 on Barnard Street in Andover—which quickly expanded its offerings into the evening with elevated Italian dishes served in the cozy bistro setting The pair continued to grow their footprint in Andover opening La Fina and Privé lounge in 2019 followed by Autograph Tavern in 2023 “LaRosa’s of Newburyport is a natural next step for us—Newburyport is a beautiful historic town with a thriving dining scene and we’re excited to introduce our take on authentic Italian cuisine to this community.” LaRosa’s in Newburyport will focus on seafood given the coastal location LaRosa’s Newburyport will also offer house-made pasta The interiors promise to be just as warm and welcoming as the beloved Andover location LaRosa’s of Newburyport will serve lunch and dinner seven days a week. For updates on the opening, visit larosahospitalitygroup.com Subscribe Purchase Back Issues Digital Edition Thank you for completing the form, here is your download: "+jQuery("body").attr("docName")+" Thank you for completing the form, here is the link to your on-demand webinar: On-Demand Webinar Link The Newburyport Fire Department held a special ceremony to recognize the life-saving efforts of the crews from Atlantic Ambulance and Newburyport Fire Engine 2 By Jim SullivanThe Daily News of Newburyport — Every day of the year the men and women of the Newburyport Fire Department are called upon to help others in need all that changed one day last month when a handful of them saved one of their own firefighter George Fraley was off duty at home when he began feeling chest pains the familiar faces of fellow firefighters Robert Adams as well as Cataldo Ambulance Service Paramedic Candace Peltier and Emergency Medical Technician Tim Powers arrived The first responders quick determined their comrade was indeed suffering from a heart attack and heading towards cardiac arrest Fraley was put into an ambulance where technicians performed an EKG and began pumping IV fluids and medication into him while being rushed to Portsmouth Regional Hospital according to Newburyport Fire Deputy Chief Barry Salt But Fraley’s heart stopped on the way to the hospital prompting EMTs to bring him back to life with a defibrillator where a stent put in to stabilize his circulatory system fire station on Wednesday presenting the five first responders with pins commemorating the night they saved his life and Cataldo Ambulance,” Fraley told The Daily News later Although he has a long recovery ahead of him Fraley said he’s feeling well but is not sure when he’ll be back to work “I’ve been in the medical field almost my entire adult life,” he said it makes you really stop and smell the roses.” Moved by the life-saving actions of his coworkers Fraley (who is still out on recovery) asked to have a ceremony at the Cutter fire station to honor them Among those who witnessed the ceremony were Salt Cataldo Ambulance owner Dennis Cataldo and area supervisor Robert White DuBois and Powers (who is a call firefighter for the department) also received citations from the city as well as from Cataldo Ambulance “George really wanted to recognize these people who are so instrumental in where he is today.” He added the five heroes took the ceremony in stride so we really don’t need to be recognized,’” Salt said Fraley said he wanted his friends to know just how much he and his family appreciate what they do on a daily basis “We say this is what we do all the time but when it hits your personally you have a whole new respect for it,” he said “It’s not fun to be on the other side of things But I couldn’t be more happy with how everybody came together and saved my life.” the first responders checked in on Fraley’s mother who lives across the street from him They also closed up his own house and made sure it was secure is what any city resident should expect if they call for help “But we wanted to recognize this group because they not only do a spectacular job but they just go about their business like it’s just another day.” was certainly not run of the mill for Fraley and his family we understand they want to be just a face in the crowd,” he said as the leadership of the Fire Department and the city know these are difficult calls that mean something to everyone involved.” © 2025 The Daily News of Newburyport (Newburyport, Mass.).Visit www.newburyportnews.com.Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 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About our shoppable articles Globe staffers share their favourite Canadian books Spring books 2025 preview: 37 must-reads Clocking in at 1,000 pages and written almost entirely in a single sentence Newburyport demands the reader’s attention – and it rewards it delivered in a stream-of-consciousness that reveals the hopes and fears of an American mother environmental degradation and the mountain lion running wild in her neighbourhood plays into the theme of motherhood under siege by a cruel and indifferent society analytical and witty read with a satisfying climax Be warned: This book is heavy (literally and metaphorically) As Canadians head into a federal election dominated by tariffs it’s interesting to consider a core tenet of former prime minister Mackenzie King: He embraced speaking to the dead the country’s longest-serving prime minister biographer Allan Levine covers the former PM’s life from birth to death The book highlights King’s political dominance of the early to mid-20th century such as the King-Byng Affair and the Conscription Crisis of 1944 here’s a prognostication: This biography will be read by anyone who enjoys compelling Canadian politics This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel is a funny provocative and timely story of a family with four boys This is a great read for book clubs as it pulls out all the stops A great starter book for readers wanting to know about transitioning and family love One of my favourite books is Francesca Duranti’s The House on Moon Lake a novel of less than 200 pages that’s meatier than weightier tomes It’s one of the few novels that our book club spent more than an hour discussing discovers a novel by a famous Austrian author which hasn’t been translated He figures this is his big chance for fame and fortune The novel is about his journey to discovery I’ve recently discovered the novels of the late Elizabeth Jane Howard a brilliant writer who loved to experiment with form and his seduction of a twice-divorced author which probably explains its powerful psychological nuance and page-turning intrigue Henry’s point of view is told in first person This is a story as deep and tangled as a neglected garden in the Cotswolds Genevieve Kingston’s powerful memoir Did I Ever Tell You tells the story of a mother’s final gifts to her two young children while she prepares to succumb to late-stage breast cancer Kingston’s mother compiled presents and letters for her kids to open on their future milestones – from birthdays to graduations to engagements and weddings – all to be opened when she would no longer be around the author discovers an accompanying letter filled with her mother’s wisdom and guidance Kingston clings to these words as a source of connection to her mother at the same time discovering more about her mother and what she was like as a woman This is a gripping memoir about the legacy of enduring love I have faced numerous challenges with effective communication within the Canadian workforce when my friend Jen Mulan published her book This book is an invaluable resource for introverts aspiring to communicate with confidence in both professional and social settings Through engaging narratives and real-life examples Jen illustrates that even those of us with naturally reserved dispositions recounts her compelling experiences in the Canadian Arctic in the 1960s where she and her husband launched a bush-flying service called Arctic Wings She writes of the creativity and tenacity needed to overcome the dangers of flying in unthinkably harsh conditions; of caring for young children in makeshift surroundings and struggling to meet the demands of their growing businesses McGhie also describes their world of great extremes and unusual beauty and of becoming a trusted outsider among her Inuit neighbours whose way of life was being eroded by damaging government policies My book club is called Reading for Well-Being because we focus on evidence-based reads that help to combat misinformation and disinformation about wellness and self-improvement We’re currently reading The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness Sanderson demonstrates how our level of happiness our physical health and even our longevity is connected to how we “think” about ourselves I like this book because it is full of fairly straightforward strategies and the science behind them to positively shift your mindset for improved well-being most uncomfortable facts of life – betrayal trust and of course the biggest one of them all death – and toys with them in ways both nerve-wracking and heartbreaking Following a high-school math teacher who is thrust into a caregiver role after his mother can no longer manage her own dementia Alfredo Botello’s sophomore novel is a darkly funny intimate yet epic journey that will have you racing to pick up the phone and dial up every family member who you’ve been avoiding for one reason or another There is a brutal truth coursing through Spin Cycle – we can all save ourselves and each other if we only put in the effort – that will flatten you “People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball,” Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby once famously said I stare out the window and wait for spring.” It’s a great quote I tell you what I do when there’s no baseball: I read books such as The Baseball Vault a collection of baseball writing from the pages of Sports Illustrated and he might complain that only six of the 46 terrific stories here date before 1990 one of Hitler’s most influential ministers I read it when I was 18 and again recently at 68 I wanted to fathom why political associates and constituents went along with a megalomaniacal leader Written while Speer was in Spandau Prison for 20 years he accepts responsibility for his own role in enabling a madman and offers a frightening glimpse of how people can be trained to concur with actions they know are wrong The tome reveals the methods of a dangerous leader who was consumed with delusions of grandeur in an unscrupulous and deadly game of power this book is still as chilling – and timely – as it was when I was a teenager and all set in Manitoba and Saskatchewan; the descriptions of the Prairie cities are so vivid and refreshing to read The novel tells the story of a couple trying to find their way through youth employment failure and how they survive and move forward Birdsell touches the soul with her deep understanding of human life Not since Alice Munro have I read such strong depictions of daily life Canadian author Amanda Peters tells the gripping stories of Ruthie a four-year-old Indigenous girl who disappears from the blueberry fields in Maine who’s left to wrestle with the loss years later The story takes readers across North America to places that may be familiar from Ontario and Nova Scotia to Massachusetts but Peters makes up for it with her deeply moving and nuanced writing identity and the difficult but healing path to forgiveness At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage journalist Carol Off examines how the meanings of six simple words – freedom The author contextualizes her work in the worldwide rise of the right There has never been a more important time to learn about the scope of the influence of the wealthy far right This eye-opening book should be required reading for all Canadians and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of ExtremismSupplied and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism is both a fascinating and sobering look at the extremist element of the U.S grew up in an Evangelist household himself and he puts that experience to good use here With access to leading figures and thoughtful analysis Alberta paints a clear picture of the energy and fear that fuels the religious right This book offers vibrant insight into the despair Life and Fate is often called the War and Peace of the 20th century The novel was written by Soviet-era writer and journalist Vasily Grossman who witnessed the battle of Stalingrad in 1942-43 The story centres on the Shaposhnikov family and explores their lives during the period when violence suffering and sacrifice were all at extremes and Grossman is able to capture the smell and sound of war through dozens of vignettes involving more than 150 fictional and historical characters it’s a book you should take your time with The Magnolia Palace takes place against the backdrop of New York City’s Frick mansion the opulent house that contains the art collection of Henry Frick Author Fiona Davis tells a story of two time periods: the 1920s we meet strong women who struggle to survive and overcome the restrictions of their time its conflicts and how wealth doesn’t always bring happiness The mansion itself becomes a character in the story – and like any interesting character I’ve been rereading Elizabeth Bishop’s The Complete Poems: 1927-1979 a collection unlike so many modern poems because of their accessibility “The art of losing isn’t hard to master,” it’s another poem called Poem that overwhelms me every time I read it It’s about a family heirloom painting (not to be confused with her other poem about a family heirloom moments that make a painting by a family member poignant Perhaps the best student of the great American poet Robert Lowell She was raised by her maternal grandparents in Nova Scotia about which she wrote a number of wonderful poems until her wealthy paternal grandparents brought her to live in Massachusetts Without this move she might never have met Lowell If a Globe reader were to pick only one book of modern poetry to read in their lifetime Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Is it a hot new release or an old classic you're discovering for the first time?\nShare all about your latest literary obsession below.\n \n The information from this form will only be used for journalistic\n purposes though not all responses will necessarily be published The\n Globe and Mail may contact you if someone would like to interview you for\n a story.\n Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions the Firehouse Center for the Arts in downtown Newburyport will host the EmpowerHer Summit created and spearheaded by Nancy Batista Caswell and Mary-Jo Anderson aims to bring together area women for a day of inspiration The day’s diverse lineup includes local female business owners Attendees will hear panelists speak on everything from career advice to how to overcome challenges Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Greater Newburyport YWCA locally known for her involvement in many organizations and for being the proprietor of Brine restaurant in Newburyport says her “vision for organizing this event is to bring together strong impactful and inspirational women who may be flying under the radar in our community to share their successes and challenges both in their careers and personal lives.” Each speaker has been selected because they have something to contribute towards the event’s goals which are focused on empowerment and showcasing the stories of female business owners Interlocks Medspa Managing Director and Salon President will be speaking at the event and explains that as “someone approaching four decades as a local business owner I hope to tie a connection between business and philanthropy By immersing myself in various non-profits it opened doors to many new relationships and networks all while ‘filling my cup’ and making a positive impact on my community.” A series of engaging and lively discussions will address women in business Those in attendance will hear from a wide range of voices including former Newburyport Mayor Mary Anne Clancy four term City Councilor at Large Afroz Kahn including Katie Goodrich of Ivory & Bone Interiors and Rachel Carter of Charleston & Coco and Varsity Club the EmpowerHer event is about celebrating the strong women in our community and championing collaboration over competition mission or message is to a large national audience or hyper local in a place like Newburyport Lifting others up makes us stronger people it is impossible to feel anything but euphoria when colder temps give way to blooming flowers and a brighter signs of spring are everywhere in the robust downtown where something is always happening and ready to be explored This historic maritime community has something for everyone—history dining and entertainment—all taking place in or near Market Square and State Street If you enjoy taking in the sights on foot, Newburyport’s Spring Fest is for you taking place over the weekend of May 24–25 from 10 a.m Visitors to the waterfront will also see a new sculpture in the Market Landing Park Plaza this 12- by 12- by 20-foot artwork depicts life-size ship masts and doubles as a great photo opportunity The Custom House Maritime Museum is an incredible stop for all things maritime history like the grand opening of the museum’s Children’s Discovery Center be sure to see the museum adorned with floral displays for its Boats in Bloom fundraiser Springtime is busy as ever at the Firehouse Center for the Arts The entertainment ranges from comedy nights to Varla Jean Merman’s drag show “The Errors Tour,” taking place at the end of May as part of Pride weekend celebrations The Newburyport Farmers’ Market runs every Sunday in the Tannery Marketplace and is a wonderful way to meet area producers From fruits and vegetables to baked goods and unique crafts If al fresco dining downtown with a stellar cocktail or mocktail is on your to-do list, it’s impossible to go wrong at The Paddle Inn, Brine or Bar25 atmosphere and people watching on State Street never disappoint What’s a spring tablescape without gorgeous flowers? New this season to the downtown retail landscape is The Hive the perfect place to pick up incredible florals The studio also offers a great selection of gifts and home décor to elevate any entertaining experience One of the best things about Newburyport is that you can have a predetermined plan or just play it by ear It’s the perfect day or weekend trip destination which has a dual identity as a Sicilian pizzeria and Italian bakery is owned by Rachel Null and Tanya Gioldasis The space was home to Buttermilk Baking Company and has settled in quickly to its new role as a grab-and-go slice joint and even as a place for locals to order entire pies but it is cooked in a very hot oven—about 500 degrees—in a square pan with fresh ingredients (sauce is homemade the quick-service restaurant offers a selection of rotating slices as well as a special: two slices and a drink for just under $10 On a recent afternoon—one of January’s coldest—I stopped in to sample some Sicilian pizza A so-called Lecce slice was essentially a pizza turned upside-down With mozzarella on the bottom and tomato sauce on the top the slice was dusted with Pecorino Romano and oregano and drizzled with olive oil Stromboli—dough folded around filling—features prominently on the menu The space occupied by The Fresh Flour has long been known for its sweets the chain known as The Country’s Best Yogurt (can neither confirm nor deny whether or not that was still wanted something a little sweet—especially something that did not require pre-ordering The Fresh Flour is home to classic Italian butter cookies; fresh-baked scones (I brought home a sugar-dusted blueberry version); cannoli; cake pops; pignoli cookies; and The butter cookies are nothing like the store-bought variety slightly salty treats read like something both familiar and brand-new a pleasure I had never really yielded to in the past and glad to know I could have them again any time I wanted thefreshflour.com Newburyport, MA - It is with deep sadness that our family shares the news of Linda Jean (Colomycki) Ford’s passing at the age of 78 after an extended illness. Linda was surrounded by her loved ones in the days and weeks leading up to her... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Linda Jean Ford created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories the NRC has 17 retail members and is quickly growing who has owned her card and gift shop in Newburyport since 2008 and lifting up the entire Newburyport retail community If someone goes out of business next to me or any other business and they have brown paper windows that’s not good… this whole thing is geared around us supporting each other and sending business to each other Membership in the NRC is restricted to any brick-and-mortar retail store in Newburyport and requires a fee and active participation in the NRC’s activities and events “we’re Chamber members and non-Chamber members We believe collaboration is the best way to create a positive consumer experience And we’re excited to work with anyone and everyone who supports our mission.” Diskin came aboard a few months ago and helps guide the NRC’s organizational operations as well as handling media relations who calls her shop an experience bookstore and event space is excited about what she calls the most impactful member benefit A map showing all the member and non-member retail locations in town accessed by a QR code that stores display for customers but the NRC members will have their store description NRC members also receive priority for participating in the many fun and collaborative events designed to bring customers to Newburyport The NRC’s first event was the NBPT Holiday Shopping Spree held last December with twenty participating retailers Shoppers needed to purchase items from ten of the twenty stores to be entered into a raffle for shopping spree vouchers We surveyed the shop owners after the event and they all said they had increased sales so we are planning to do that,” says Perry Patrick’s Day fun and giveaways with the NBPT Shamrock Shop Hop Shoppers will have the chance to win a $150 Port Tavern Gift Card by finding hidden gold shamrocks at participating shops and even by repeating “Shamrock Shop Hop” 10 times in 15 seconds Newburyport students (grades 5-8) will use the theme “Our Power Our Planet” to paint Earth Day-themed murals on participating store windows A map will guide shoppers around the area to each window front where they will have a chance to vote for their favorite mural via a QR code by going inside the store There will also be community judges evaluating the murals retailer Green loves that “There’s different perspectives from all the different businesses and it’s really a great source of learning from each other.” She is personally touched by the positivity the NRC is bringing to the community and the impact it is having outside of Newburyport She recounted that during the Holiday Spree a customer from Connecticut who would not be able to participate in the entire event still gave her $5 because he wanted to contribute to a wonderful effort and organization On a busy corner in Newburyport is a 1730 Georgian home that its owner calls “a strange old house that sits right on the sidewalk.” It strangeness comes only from its historic nature which made a recent renovation project to enlarge its kitchen and add a bathroom an unusual challenge There were the typical issues with old homes but there was also the question of how to incorporate the priorities and tastes of a modern-day homeowner while staying true to an 18th-century aesthetic Two factors worked in favor of the project: The existence of a relatively modern addition that could be replaced to create the new kitchen and bathroom “It was really important that the massing of the exterior was compatible with the existing home while also being subservient to it,” notes Juli MacDonald of Olson Lewis + Architects fitting well without distracting from or detracting from the existing home which I appreciate as it aligns with my style I prefer things that are very clean with straight lines and not a lot of flourishes.” “you can really introduce contemporary pieces without them clashing,” says MacDonald simple existing look that it’s relatively easy to add those elements the design of the new bathroom is assertively contemporary with matte-black fixtures in a glassed-in shower stall and schoolhouse pendant lights But these features look at home amidst the room’s period-accurate wall paneling and window shutters The kitchen in the lower level of the new addition features top-of-the-line contemporary appliances matte-black modern pendant lights and drawer pulls and a large island typical of today’s homes Yet the room maintains a distinctly Old-World feel due to the cabinet doors that echo the home’s wall paneling reclaimed wood beams in the ceiling similar to those in the living room and wide pumpkin-pine flooring that matches the home’s original floors The new flooring is made with pine reclaimed from the American Writing Paper Company Color is also particularly important to ensure the house remains true to its Georgian roots The exterior is Benjamin Moore’s “Newburyport Blue”—a historically accurate dark gray-blue—and the kitchen and dining room wall panels are a slightly lighter shade “The blue in the kitchen feels very real to me,” says Lee “While a completely blue kitchen might be overwhelming The brownish-red color of the living room’s paneling Lee asserted her modern-day aesthetic with prominent accents of bright red on some bathroom cabinets in conjunction with lobster-themed wallpaper and in furnishings and decorations throughout the home “The red cabinets in the mudroom entryway mimic the red of the knobs on the Wolf range you’re already introduced to the fact that there will be some red in this house.” Matching the trim throughout the house was also an important consideration for retaining historical accuracy “We were trying to match the trim as closely as possible there are many different types of trim due to various renovations over time by different people,” says Lee It was this attention to historical detail that ensured a foundation on which to build a comfortable contemporary dwelling that remains true to the house’s place in history “I believe it strikes a lovely balance between incorporating older details and at the same time including great contemporary elements and splashes of color that are very much appreciated,” says MacDonald olsonlewis.com Purchase Back Issues Digital Edition Newsletter Sign Up With Thanksgiving falling so late this year it feels like our Christmas window is being cut short This is all the more reason to get the decorations up early and really soak up as much of the Christmas season as we can If you haven't heard, The Goat in Newburyport and Portsmouth understood the assignment. They know people need Christmas cheer now more than ever so they decided to open their two Christmas pop up bars (aka Miracle at the Goat) before Thanksgiving It is described at as an immersive Christmas extravaganza Think floor to ceiling twinkly lights and decor that photo was taken at the same Christmas Pop up in Kansas City Surprises have been coming out left and right The latest one is that the top floor of their Miracle at the Goat in Newburyport is decorated just like the North Pole The elves at The Goat have been working tirelessly to get Miracle at the Goat open and the results are nothing short of magical With the Christmas bar downstairs and the North Pole upstairs the Newburyport location offers two totally different experiences under one roof And the caption said there are even more surprises in store We can't thank our friends over at The Goat enough for the magic they are bringing this holiday season Gallery Credit: Kira Gallery Credit: Megan Well Jingle my bells, this place looks festive!\nRead More If you haven't heard, The Goat in Newburyport and Portsmouth understood the assignment. They know people need Christmas cheer now more than ever so they decided to open their two Christmas pop up bars (aka Miracle at the Goat) before Thanksgiving. We love to see it! Miracle Christmas pop-up opens in TWO DAYS in Newburyport!! Portsmouth, you’re up next, the following week! We can’t wait to see you 🎄 🎅 ❄️ @miraclepopup @miracleatthegoat It is described at as an immersive Christmas extravaganza. Think floor to ceiling twinkly lights and decor, photo ops, tasty Christmas themed food and drinks, and full on festive FUN. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Goat (@goatbarnation) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Goat (@goatbarnation) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Goat (@goatbarnation) Visit the second floor of our @miraclepopup in Newburyport and get transported to the North Pole Two completely different experiences under one roof Downtown Newburyport Photo: Chaiel Schaffel/WBZ NewsRadio NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — With warmer weather just around the corner an outdoor dining program in Newburyport may be on its way out the door Ward 2 City Councilor Jennie Donahue thinks the city's parklet program may be on borrowed time Parklets are small wooden risers that some downtown restaurants use to serve customers outdoors The program began in 2020 during the pandemic as a way for restaurant owners to attract more business and provide seating for a fee schedule was established by the city to help support the program Donahue is questioning whether those fees are enough and whether the parklets are worth keeping at all we essentially are going to wind up having to replace all of those parklets," Donahue said "If it comes down to having the city fund this program in a way that takes money out of our coffers from taxpayers She said the parklets take up valuable public space in the street and get in the way of pedestrians But supporters say the patios help enhance a bustling downtown during the summer months generating revenue for restaurant owners and Loretta owner Ted Epstein said he believes the amount of parking spots taken up by parklets is minimal "We are taking up some parking spaces but I think it's less than 20 spaces," he said He said he hasn't heard any complaints from residents that the parklets are taking up too much space and that he might be willing to shoulder the cost of the patios if the city would sit down with him and other owners and talk about it The owner of Angie's Food and Diner said parklets have been a life-saver since the pandemic "To take it away would be very devastating," he said Other restaurant owners were so alarmed by the idea that they've started a social media campaign calling on residents to email the city council to keep the parklets going The program is expected to remain in place for at least this season WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel (@CSchaffelWBZ) reports Editor’s note: This essay is the first in an occasional series Globe Ideas is calling Genius Loci featuring writers’ explorations of the importance of place It’s like returning to the scene of a crime committed against you but they’ve cleaned the place up so much that you no longer recognize it and Market Square is lined with clothing stores and boutiques their choppers leaning on kickstands outside Now there are late-model cars pulled up to granite curbs where the gaslight posts are painted glossy black Hanging from them are baskets overflowing with geraniums and instead of weeds growing up between broken bricks in the sidewalk women in cotton dresses and men in khaki shorts walking over them a shopping bag or two dangling from their arms Instead of the Merrimack River’s smell in the air when you were 12 years old — tanning dye and raw sewage and dead fish — there’s the holiday scent of the sea three miles east and as you drive out of the square along the river there are no longer what used to be clapboard shacks lining the basin paint flaking off their window trim and front doors their concrete stoops crooked and cracked; now they have newly shingled roofs and cantilevered balconies overlooking the water Their front doors are painted plum or lavender and the windows have flower boxes mounted beneath them profusions of red and white and purple overflowing Where there used to be a field of shoulder-high weeds where homeless men drank and slept their possessions stored in shopping carts or garbage bags behind it clothes donation containers for families who need the help tried to hide this from you and your brother and two sisters The five of you lived in a rented half-house across from the weed lot so your mother bought a box fan she couldn’t afford and set it on the linoleum floor of the living room the warm air blowing on all of you as you watched TV because outside was where the neighborhood boys roamed They came from houses with abandoned cars in their dirt yards their mothers and fathers yelling at each other day and night These boys wore no shirts and were lean and had muscles and they chased you and your little brother and punched you in the face and kicked you in the head and called you names you’d never heard of On the other side of your half-house lived another single mother She spent her afternoons sitting on the stoop smoking and drinking beer and calling her kids these same names it’s not the same house; its once-split clapboards have been replaced with narrow ones the color of cinnamon The windows are open and new screens let in the air In the shadows of the front room where you and your young family ate fast food in front of the flickering TV and there’s the feeling that a lie has been covered up that what you’re seeing is not so much gentrification as a revision of history Your face begins to warm with an anger you know is irrational You drive past your old asphalt schoolyard which is now a playground of slides and swings and a jungle gym over soft foam pads in the condemned brick building that is now gone one of the boys who beat you daily choked you in the hallway until you gave him your lunch ticket this boy whose brother went to prison for raping a child whose friend went on to be a prizefighter who died of a heroin overdose at age 25 Because your girlfriend who grew up rich visited this “quaint” New England town when she was in college you think that this must be what it’s like for the child of an abuser to hear that her father seems like such a sweet man So her father buys her a condo in another quaint New England town where young women were hanged for witchcraft and you move into an old trailer on the beach two miles east of these streets that will never leave you and you pay the rent by tending bar at an Irish pub just blocks from where there used to be that weed lot of homeless men the air smelling like the cigarette smoke of that unhappy woman living next to you and your unhappy family and you feel marooned in a place you swore you’d never go back to; but you fall in love with a woman who grew up across the basin in another fallen town You marry and have three miraculous children You rent a half-house in the same neighborhood you lived in as a 12-year old and you no longer care about the lie being covered up Maybe because you are a father to two sons and a daughter and you did not know that such daily joy was possible and you raise your children here amongst the restored houses and their well-tended window boxes your kids are grown and living in New York and Pennsylvania and California is that they all want to come back to this town one day to this place where you’ve never belonged and yet you’ve belonged nowhere else This story was updated on Aug. 21 to correct the reference to women sentenced to death for witchcraft. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information The Winter is right around the corner therefore it is almost SOUP SEASON I am a bit of a self proclaimed soup aficionado I get a little crazy with the soups I make Last year my mission was to create soups inspired by all of my favorite sandwiches I did a Philly Cheese Steak soup with a creamy cheez wiz broth There was a Rueben soup with sauerkraut and chunks of corn beef (of course I dipped toasted rye bread into it I even experimented with an Italian Sub soup Some sandwiches should just be left as sandwiches and not converted into soups I have also been known to dabble in a cold soup It's not for everyone but if you can put aside the impulse to blow on the spoon before taking a bite (I won't lie I've still done it out of a habit) cold soup can be refreshing and enjoyable One of the best soups I've ever had was a cold cucumber basil soup with heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella Now that I have expressed my undying love of soups to you it is all to set the stage for an exciting announcement The Goat in Newburyport For all my fellow soup loving girlies (and fellas) The Goat in Newburyport just launched their new Soup flight Check out this beauty with French onion soup and southwest chicken & corn 'chowda'😋 You have some haters in the comments claiming that chili and chowder are not technically soups so it shouldn't be included in a soup flight Those people can stick it where the sun don't shine (with all due respect) I don't care what you call this dish it's an excellent idea and all three bowls belong in my belly Folks have also been inquiring if this is only available at the Newburyport location This is a valid question as The Goat also has locations in Hampton After some research (aka checking their social media) the answer is: YES The soup flights are available at all locations of "The Goat" Gallery Credit: Megan GET IN MY BELLY.\nRead More For all my fellow soup loving girlies (and fellas) The Goat in Newburyport just launched their new Soup flight This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page North Shore news powered by The Daily Item March 3, 2025 by LYNN — Just 10 seconds into Monday’s state tournament game between Newburyport and host St the Spartans had already scored a basket and registered a steal – a telling first page of a dominant book The pressure turned into a 10-3 lead after two minutes Mary’s Coach Jeff Newhall was clapping his hands along the sideline as Newburyport players gathered for an early timeout “I thought tonight was the first time we played from the opening whistle,” said Newhall “It relaxed us and we were able to provide a ton of pressure.” as active hands and a stifling press defense kept the Clippers on their heels Newburyport scored just 11 points in the first quarter and six in the second For leading scorer Charleigh Green (15 points) We will score and points will come,” she said “Everyone has to be locked in on defense.” Steals and deflections turned into transition baskets and an early hole was too much for Newburyport “I saw them play during the regular season,” Newhall said and you can tell they have athletes and really strong kids We felt that we had to apply constant pressure.” they held the Spartans scoreless for the first four minutes of the third quarter Green scored back-to-back baskets before sharpshooter Juliana Conte buried a buzzer-beating triple to end the quarter (57-30) Bella Owumi caught eyes with a crafty reverse layup during the fourth quarter but the story was the versatility of the Spartans “Reese (Matela) and Charleigh had really good games inside and Juliana hit a couple of threes,” Newhall said When asked about the first two games of the tournament Newhall said there was improvement from the previous round (68-16 win against Belchertown) Perhaps the play of the game came from Green who blocked a Newburyport shot before delivering a perfect lead pass to Owumi for a layup “I try to get my teammates open for the easiest baskets they can get,” Green said Mary’s (22-3) punched its ticket to the Round of 8 against No Those two teams square off Tuesday at 6 p.m tonight was a sign of things to come,” Newhall said we just go back to practice and figure out who we’re going to play next.” There’s no questioning the golf credentials of Rico Riciputi A class A PGA member who was named a 2022 New England PGA Teacher of the Year and one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America from 2021-2025 Riciputi knows his way around a golf course so much so that after years of working at private clubs he decided to branch out on his own and bring Coach Club to life Coach Club is for both the serious golfer and the recreational player all at once One step through the doors into their Newburyport location and you are immediately in the zone The decor is Cuban-inspired with a vintage vibe was professionally designed by interior designer Katie Goodrich of Ivory & Bone Interiors and comes complete with a lounge area where golfers can relax before or after a session Blending the game of golf with modern day technology and quality golf instruction is the driving motivation behind Coach Club “having everyone feel comfortable walking in here was a major goal Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a beginner looking for your very first lesson you can’t enjoy it or improve if we don’t immediately put you at ease.” One of the ways Riciputi ensures this experience is by making Coach Club as fun as it is beneficial to many types of golfers TrackMan simulators offer large bays for coaching practicing and playing and capture ball and club data impact location and 3D trajectory all in real time TrackMan technology also provides instant video analysis and accounts for factors that golfers regularly encounter on real courses all over the world “Our bays are conducive to the environment of learning you can be in your bay hitting shots and not feel like you are on display—you can really focus on your own swing and your goals.” Other perks of bringing your golf game to Coach Club include the opportunity to schedule lessons with a coach and the ability to engage with players worldwide in interclub tournaments “The interclub tournaments especially are such a learning opportunity,” says Riciputi who adds that “being able to play on courses you have heard of but never been to is such a unique experience in itself.” Weather can be a major factor for any golfer which is another one of the things that makes a Coach Club membership so beneficial The access and ability to work on your golf game year-round can’t be overstated in the middle of a New England winter Club rates vary and allow individual golfers to decide what type of membership works best for them “My goal is to keep our overall membership small enough that our members always have access,” explains Riciputi The club has a beer and wine license and an outing to Coach Club is a way for companies and organizations to get together outside of the office and enjoy something different Riciputi has always been involved in mentoring and coaching young golfers From lessons for junior golfers to involvement with local high school golf teams he remains committed to helping develop the next generation of local golf professionals both inside of Coach Club and out coachclubgolf.com People often wear their hearts on their sleeves But the Rowley-based jewelry brand LOLA also lets you wear it on your wrist with their beautiful pendants and other pieces that feature creative designs and inspirational words LOLA has opened its first North Shore boutique Love Shack Nantucket and Love Shack Newport in Rhode Island as well as the more than 250 other retail locations around the country where the jewelry is stocked love all,” came when founder and president went on vacation in 2009 and bought a piece of jewelry with a quote on it It spoke to her and inspired her to create pieces that felt meaningful that people could wear “like a badge of honor,” she says Guerrera began designing in 2009 and launched LOLA in 2015 She had experience in the food business and had always had an entrepreneurial spirit and creative side She calls starting a jewelry business “one of my crazy ideas.” It’s an idea that paid off and has resonated with people LOLA didn’t have a storefront or an online presence Instead the company got its start doing trunk shows in people’s homes and shops “It was just the best way to really see if people liked the jewelry LOLA’s jewelry is available online and in stores across the country It’s available in sterling silver or sterling silver plated in 24K yellow gold and comes in a variety of styles But the brand is best known for its enamel pendants which feature a design on one side and a word or phrase on the other “The designs speak to so many different people,” says CEO Laura Brewer of Newburyport She points to their popular “choose to shine” pendants featuring a pretty sunflower and their beloved family collection including mother and daughter pendants that read “you will always be part of me” with a delicate And there really is something for everyone There’s an anchor on a blue background that says “don’t give up the ship;” a compass rose that says “follow the direction of your heart;” a dragonfly that says “with brave wings she flies;” an evil eye that says There are zodiac pendants and ones designed for medical professionals like ones that benefit the American Cancer Society that depict a butterfly with “courage and strength within” printed on the back Guerrera’s design inspiration can and does come from anywhere Or is it something that I want to create from scratch as a symbol?” she says the jewelry resonates with people on a deeper level than simply being something pretty to wear “always understands the emotional connection that it makes with other people because it makes that emotional connection with her.” North Shore shoppers can find all things LOLA right in the heart of downtown Newburyport “We thought it would just be fantastic to be able to bring the entire line to all of our customers here.” Call us: Phone: (334) 293-5800 Design by TinyFrog Technologies Privacy Policy Web Accessibility Site Map you just had to learn it for yourself,” is a quote from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz It is a classic line spoken by Glinda the Good Witch to Dorothy to remind her that her life is in her control This is the premise of a new book written by longtime Newburyport residents The book is titled Waking Oz: A Guide for Women Who Want to Use Brains Tabb and Budzyna took inspiration from The Wizard Oz to write a book that is designed to speak directly to women who after years of focusing on motherhood and family “Women often wake up one day to find wrinkles and you are wearing those comfortable shoes that—let’s be honest—don’t flatter anyone “Sue and I know many women who have had this experience and we felt compelled to write this book as a way for them to wake up and make some changes,” says Budzyna many of us have been hiding from our truth: We are getting older and we darn well better have a life carved out for ourselves.”  have gone overboard making it all about our kids “It’s time to realize there is no wizard behind the green curtain who will magically take care of everything,” adds Tabb “We hope this book is a first step in waking the power of Oz because Oz is within each of us.” Waking Oz reached the #1 new position on Amazon in the motherhood category and was a bestseller at Barnes & Noble within days of its release in November published by Briley & Baxter Books in Plymouth is quickly becoming the must-read for women ready to reconnect with their own dreams The 90-page book offers tips for women to harness the fire within and tips on clicking their own proverbial red heels to chart their desired path Tabb and Budzyna’s engaging approach draws from their own lives of balancing raising children—Tabb has two daughters and Budzyna has two daughters and a son—with demanding careers Tabb has been waking up radio audiences for years first on Kiss 108 and then after a ten-year break to work in PR a professor at Northern Essex Community College and lecturing nationally on creative learning The two moms hope the book will serve to guide readers through a journey of self-discovery with humor and actionable advice to help them reclaim life’s excitement and meaning “We wrote Waking Oz because so many women we know are yearning to step out from behind the ‘mom’ role and redefine themselves on their own terms,” says Budzyna “Waking Oz is more than a self-help book; it’s a call to action for women to step into their power.” but embracing that imperfection is where the magic lives,” says Tabb “The best things in life come from stepping out of our comfort zone and into areas that might seem scary or unattainable Trying and failing is so much better than never trying at all.” Tabb and Budzyna invite women to “Step into the Twister Waking Oz: A Guide for Women Who Want to Use Brains and Courage to Create a Kickass Life is available at Jabberwocky in Newburyport Coast Guard Certified Lampist Tom Cumella standing next to the Fresnel lensPhoto: Kendall Buhl/WBZ NewsRadio NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A piece of maritime history arrived at a Newburyport museum Thursday A Fresnel lens that once light up the Coney Island Lighthouse for nearly a century is now on display at the Custom House Maritime Museum The lens was made in the late 1800s in Paris and was in use in the U.S. from 1888 until 1986. It has since been retired and been on display at several museums in the country, including the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in Rhode Island in 2021 they’re artist anyways,” U.S Coast Guard Certified Lampist Tom Cumella told WBZ NewsRadio “They built something to do a job but it’s a work of art.” The Custom House museum's staff and volunteers Coast Guard Station Merrimack River nearby helped carefully transport the fragile glasswork into its temporary display location “There’s some nervous guys carrying this 150-pound history up some granite stairs in here,” Bob Cronin said they hope to have a complete exhibition of the historical artifact in April “the lens will look like it’s floating in space which is going to be really fantastic,” he said WBZ NewsRadio's Kendall Buhl (@WBZKendall) reports The Goat is a fan favorite in New Hampshire with locations in Manchester It is a place where people indulge in simple pleasures like 2-for-1 burgers and adult milkshakes: They are also known for having tons of live music (especially country) If you are seeking out a party any night of the week chances are you will find one at one of The Goat locations Their newest location in Newburyport is quickly gaining popularity It opened this past Spring and has captured that same charm as its preceding locations except this one is right on the water so the patio cannot be beat The Goat Newburyport location recently posted a photo on Instagram and Facebook of the country star Lee Brice popping in to say hi "You never know who you’ll bump into at The Goat!" He doesn't have a show until October 25th at the MGM music hall in Boston Is he planning to just kick it around New England until then prepare yourself for more Lee cameos at your favorite New England spots He has tons of radio hits like "One of them Girls" "Hard to Love" "Rumor" and my personal favorite "Soul." I also would like to mention he was one of the most down to earth artists I have met during my time in country radio This is the moment we became best friends in 2018 before he took the stage at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom: Here are five things you might not know about Lee Brice: He attended college on a football scholarshipThat's right Lee was a lineman on the Clemson University Football team and played as a long snapper on special teams Like many athletes his career in sports came to a halt due to an arm injury He had to have surgery and decided to pivot to music instead he wrote hit singles for other country artistsHe co-wrote “More Than A Memory” for Garth Brooks in 2007 “Still” for Tim McGraw in 2010 and wrote popular songs for Adam Gregory and the Eli Young Band He won three talent contests in high schoolPerforming was always in Lee's blood and his performances in high school seem to be proof You could see a future star in a young man who won the show three years in a row He was into some rock and roll at the time His younger brother was a reality television contestantRemember the show “Can You Duet” on CMT Lee's younger brother Lewis entered with his best friend David Oakleaf Lewis was then assigned to partner with Gabe Jordan His very first performance was in a churchLee played piano and sang in church before he would go on to wow crowds across the nation That church is where he would have his very first performance when he was a youngster He got up to sing/play “Oh How I Love Jesus.” From that moment on Tickets are still available to see Lee Brice at the MGM Music Hall in Boston And maybe we will see him kicking it around New England in he meantime Gallery Credit: Logan He is truly one of the nicest guys in country music.\nRead More The Goat is a fan favorite in New Hampshire with locations in Manchester, Portsmouth, and Hampton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Goat (@goatbarnation) Their newest location in Newburyport is quickly gaining popularity \nPhysically I’m here also… see you for lunch Tickets are still available to see Lee Brice at the MGM Music Hall in Boston NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A Newburyport official is catching some flack for her proposal on the city's downtown sidewalks City Councilor Jennie Donahue wants to get rid of the city's mandate that brick be the only material used to repair the sidewalks can be unsafe for people with disabilities or mobility issues Read More: Local Residents React To FDA Proposal On Nicotine Level Cap "I certainly have had many folks come to me with issues," Donahue told WBZ NewsRadio Friday "They can’t get off their own properties because the sidewalk is impassible." Donahue is proposing crews use cement or other materials to fix the sidewalks The idea is meeting resistance from residents like Stephanie Niketic who says the brick sidewalks are cherished by locals and visitors alike but it’s also part of what people who live here enjoy about the city," Niketic said Niketic told WBZ NewsRadio the brick sidewalks are ADA compliant agrees that Donahue's proposal would hurt the city’s historic aesthetic and its tourism revenue "I can tell that just by walking down my street in the summertime with tourists walking by and the annual open garden that they have every year which is a huge draw in town," Roy said and they just think that’s fantastic." Roy does not believe the proposal has any chance of passing and when the subject came up at a recent subcommittee meeting Donahue admitted she expected to be "crucified" for the proposal