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DANVERSPORT – Chris Obert did not start out to be a savior of book publishing in New England. Th e former technology m a n u f a c t u r i n g executive got dragged by a group of Haverhill poets, writers and artists nine years ago into the role of organizing book fairs and promotional events.

Obert, an author himself who owns Pear Tree Publishing in Bradford, started promoting writers, illustrators and their books in public libraries. Th en when the number of authors and artists outgrew the library space, he talked a vineyard into hosting Authors Night at the Vineyard, combining readers’ love for good wine and books.

Th ree years ago, Obert created the New England Authors Expo. Last week the Expo attracted an overfl owing

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THE MERRIMACK RIVER - Is there a better way to celebrate acquiring a new line of commercial products and introduce it to your customers than taking a sunset cruise on the river?

Tom Trumbull and Greg Campbell with Trumbull Campbell Distribution in Salisbury don’t think so. Last month they invited a few of their best customers of their heating and air conditioning supply company to enjoy a three-hour cruise on a catamaran, called the Ninth Wave, that sails down river and out to the Atlantic several times a day.

On board was Mark Ritz, the commercial business manager for

(Top Left) Local teacher, Nicole LaPerriere, makes running look easy. (Top Right) Glarius Rop (1696) nears the fi nish of the Yankee Homecoming 10-mile race with Mengistu Nebsi (2527) close behind last week in Newburyport. (Right) Nick Carleo (2431), Pat Fullerton (2518), and Jacob Johns (947) run together at the front on High Street. Pat went on to win the 5K event for the third straight year.

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Ruud Manufacturing Co, the new product line.

“Hosting a sunset sail on the 9th Wave was a complete win. We were able to bring in Mark Ritz and have him meet in person some of the local contractors who might be interested in Ruud’s HVAC line. We were able to socialize with and show our appreciation to some of our customers, and we were able to support some great local businesses. Everyone had a great time,” Trumbull said.

Campbell agreed that it was a perfect way to introduce the product to their customers.

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a Success!An Opinion from IpswichDear Editor,

Citizens should be OUTRAGED. Yes ,there is a Bill H3665 working it’s way through the legislation.

This Bill is to assure more open access to public records. Is it really needed? Go figure, who is against it? The very folks you go to when you want information and the Ma. Municipal Association. That Association is funded by your Town via your tax dollars. Ironic your paying to have records kept so you can have access to them and the Town is funding to lobby against this Bill #H3665.

Transparency is key. Why, with all the new technology in use and available today it easier and make information more inclusive and Should be encouraged for use. A informed citizen can make better decisions. When someone says, “we are not trying to hide anything” your curiosity should be heightened, Blame the press is being shouted by MMA. Wow! That’s a real reach, reason given is MEDIA has had to cut cost, no kidding most businesses use common sense unlike local government that just keeps growing regardless of no population growth. More outrage, but you won’t hear about, it’s what you don’t know. So how can you say “NO”.

SENIORS should even be more outraged. Programs to help seniors “age in place” are still in the dark ages, most help is available is over “THIRTY” years old and unless you can prove you are indigent and are below the poverty line there is little help. Example: there is $10K available in blocks of $750.00, which equals less than 14 seniors being helped. Where is the outrage?

So when Town management fights the thought of more openness and transparency, full disclosure and more oversight, consider why has the Annual Town Meeting that bring more Citizen out. Because it was for Budget Articles. Why has it given way to the “SPECIAL” Town meeting and more money Articles are now on the Agenda. Special Town Meeting bring out fewer Citizens some times hardly a quorum. Less than 200 voters making decisions for whole Town population. Is it any wonder voters are so cynical of government Special means unusual, unique, different, zoning etc. NOT for use of free cash and not before the Town Audit Report.

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Massachusetts must increase the evacuation and protection zone surrounding nuclear power plants including the Seabrook plant from 10 to 50 miles. No More Fukushimas testified to this at a hearing of the Joint Committee on Public Health on July 28, 2015.

The Committee heard testimony from citizens and public officials who live within and beyond the 10-mile radius surrounding both the Seabrook and Pilgrim plants asking the Commonwealth to alter its policies so that public health protections will be extended to 50 miles.

As No More Fukushimas co-founder Bruce Skud testified, when the Fukushima nuclear power plant had a meltdown, the US government, upon the advice of the NRC, recommended that US citizens in Japan move 50 miles away. Fukushima was a litmus test for what the NRC really believes should be the evacuation zone when a nuclear plant is melting down

There are 4.3 million people in three states who live within the 50-mile radius of the Seabrook plant. But there are no evacuation plans or protections whatsoever for anyone outside the 10- mile zone. This includes school children and nursing home residents.

House Resolution 2031 proposes extending from 10 miles to 50 miles the area of evacuation zone planning and protections, including stockpiling potassium iodide pills to be distributed to the public. Potassium iodide helps protect the thyroid in the event of nuclear fallout.

The people of the Commonwealth deserve this.

Joanna Hammond (Amesbury)Co-founder, No More Fukushimas

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REGIONAL - Modern Woodmen of America members in Rowley and Georgetown recently helped raise money for Georgetown Middle/High School Varsity Cheerleading by face painting at the Yankee Homecoming - Olde Fashioned Sunday.

The event, held on July 26th, raised $724.00. This includes $362.00 matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office through the organization’s Matching Fund Program. The money will be used for uniforms & equipment.

The Matching Fund Program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community cause, organization or individual in need by holding fundraisers. Modern Woodmen matches money raised up to $2,500. These fundraising projects contribute $10.8 million to community needs nationwide each year.

“The community truly came together to support a local need,” says Suzanne Carpentier, local Modern Woodmen chapter activities coordinator. “That support is what it’s all about.”

Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to take part in social activities and community service projects to meet local needs.

For more information or to get involved: [email protected] or 978-500-2523.

As a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment* products not to benefit stockholders but to improve quality of life for our members, their families and their communities. This is accomplished through social, charitable and volunteer activities.

More than a dozen cheerleaders volunteered at the recent face-painting fundraiser at the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Olde Fashioned Sunday. Shown here are five members of the Georgetown Middle/High School varsity cheerleading team: back row L-R, Suzanne Carpentier, Financial Representative and Summit Chapter Activities Coordinator for Modern Woodmen of America of Georgetown, Julia D’Entremont, Madison Medwid, Molly Christopher and Coach Tracy Wood; Front: Jessica Cacciola (L) and Angela Fournier

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North Shore A Hotbed of Writerscrowd of authors from all genres, artist associations, publishers and publicists, graphic artists and videographers to two large ballrooms at the Danversport Yacht Club.

Th e authors, many of them self-published, came looking to sell their books. Th e associations, publishers, artists and videographers wanted to meet the authors.

“It is a great opportunity to network with other authors,” said Rowley author Connie Johnson Hambley.

“Writing is so solitary, it is good to meet other writers.”

She brought her fi rst book, Charity, to the event last year and sold a few books, but more importantly learned about writing, self-publishing and marketing from other authors. Th is year she returned, bringing with her latest book, Th e Troubles, because she said the Expo is a good place to learn “best practices” for her books.

Satin Russell, a Lawrence author who has written and published her fi rst romantic suspense novel, Secret Hunger, said she likes the Expo because “it focuses on New England talent.” She agreed that it is a good opportunity to meet other writers and publishing companies.

And she also hoped she would get to know some local readers.

Unfortunately at this year’s event, the 161 participants appeared at times to outnumber the readers, who were invited to meet the authors and buy their books from 4 to 9 p.m. When the expected crowds did not appear, some authors left early. Others said they would be back next year, believing book sales takes the same skills as writing – perseverance and determination.

Hambley said she was disappointed at the sales, but pleased that she was invited for several speaking engagements and book signings, and two television shows asked to interview her.

Obert said the event gets better every year, attracting more and better known authors. “It is a funky time of year,” he said, noting that it was 90 degrees outside. And it was held on a Wednesday, which he admitted was not the best day to attract a crowd. “I couldn’t aff ord this place on a weekend.”

What Obert believes he needs is a celebrity writer or publisher to make an appearance at the Expo to bring in the crowds of passionate book buyers. But he has been told he would have to pay a fee of thousands of dollar, which he readily admits the Expo cannot aff ord.

Th e event did attract some popular local authors, including Jeremy Robinson, formerly of Beverly, who has written 50 novels and novellas, and Anne Easter Smith of Newburyport, an award-winning historical novelist.

Jeff Markowitz, author of the award-winning thriller, Death and White Diamonds, stopped in to represent himself and his publisher, Intrigue Publishing, out of Baltimore. Th e New England Authors Expo was part of his book tour and conveniently on route back from a Maine vacation.

Th e North Shore was well represented with several authors. In addition to Smith, Hambley and Russell, also attending were Betty Hopkinson, Bette Lischke, publicist Skye Wentworth and Donna Burke Seim.

Th is year Obert expanded the Expo to add authors, illustrators and artists of horror, sci-fi , fantasy, comic books and graphic novels in what he described as a mini-comic con, the multi-genre pop-culture event.

Th e mini-comic con was held downstairs in the yacht club’s Garden Terrace Ballroom, while upstairs in the ballroom overlooking the harbor were those authors of non-fi ction, poetry, mysteries, children’s books, true crime, romance and histories.

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Continued from page 1announced that its HVAC equipment supply subsidiary, TCA Distribution, would become the regional stocking distributor for Ruud, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of heating, cooling and water heating products.

TCA Distribution stocks all the heating and air conditioning supplies and accessories for contractors in northern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire and southern Maine.

Ritz, who fl ew in from Oklahoma City to join Trumbull and Campbell for the sail, said, “Ruud is excited to have TCA Distribution representing our commercial HVAC line. TCA’s presence in the commercial market provides an excellent growth opportunity for Ruud equipment.”

He said bringing Ruud equipment to TCA Distribution “will allow us to gain new traction in the plan-and-spec and design/build market, and we look forward to the opportunity to drive more sales of Ruud’s light commercial rooftop units in the New England region. It’s truly a win-win

relationship for us.”Bob Holden, president of

Denron Plumbing and HVAC of Manchester, NH, was one of the customers invited along for the cruise. “It was a great way to spend time with Tom and Craig and meet Mark Ritz from RUUD. I look forward to a strong business relationship,” he said.

Th e 9th Wave, a 48-foot catamaran, certifi ed to carry 48 passengers on its 900-square-foot deck, sails from the west end of the boardwalk on Newburyport’s historic waterfront. Th e boat off ers two and a half hour public sails and three-hour private charters, like the one Trumbull Campbell took.

In what sounds like the famous introduction to the hit television show, Gilligan’s Island, the 9th Wave makes its way through the mouth of the Merrimack River, one of the nation’s more treacherous waterways, and sails “to no particular destination along the coastline or directly out to sea choosing the best wind angle for maximum speed.”

If the seas are calm enough, the crew encourages the passengers to raise the main, trim the sails

and take the helm under the watchful eye one of its experienced captains.

During the sail, passengers learn about the Merrimack’s colorful history. But mostly the trip is about relaxing, watching the sun set and experiencing the fun of sailing aboard a fast sailing catamaran. Th e 9th Wave also off ers what it calls “a well-stocked bar aboard for those of you who prefer a fortifi ed beverage.”

Trumbull Campbell had its sail catered by the Port City Sandwich, a popular waterfront deli a few feet away from the boardwalk. Asked about the food, Liz Desmarais with Trumbull Campbell said, “It was awesome.”

Th e boat takes her name from Celtic folklore. Th e Irish would stand on shore and count the waves coming in from the horizon. Th e Ninth Wave represents the border between the known and unknown worlds. For more information about TCA Distribution, visit www.tcadistribution.com or call 978-225-2045.

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TIDE POOL DISCOVERIESFor generations children have enjoyed

exploring tide pools and discovering the fascinating plants and animals that live in this realm between the tides. A refuge ranger will guide this hands-on program. Wednesday, August 5th @ 9:00 am AND Wednesday, August 19th @ 9:00 am - Appropriate for children age 5 – 10. Each session is limited to 15 children. Each session is approximately 2 hours long, allowing time for travel to and from the tide pool location. Meet the ranger at the visitor contact station at parking lot 1. Parent/guardian must remain with his/her child for the entire duration of this program. Preregistration is required for this program. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

We are in our nineteenth year of Wednesday Morning Birding! Th ese very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday fi eld trips. Wed, Aug 05, 2015; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

DO-DROP-IN PLAYTIME SESSIONS

Every Wednesday morning from 10:30am-12pm – (Ages 0-4, siblings welcome) Do drop in on Wednesday mornings for some playtime in the big room. We’ll have all our toys pulled out, ready for some serious playtime! No registration required. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St, Byfi eld newburylibrary.org 978.465.0539

MAGIC SHOWMcAdams Magic - Wednesday, August

5th @ 10:30 a.m. Th e Greg and Axel Show. Greg has added a special animal friend to his show and this should be enjoyable. Th is show will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. so don’t be late! Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Rowley - All Programs are Free and Open to the Public. Questions? Call 978-948-2850

FAMILY BOAT BUILDING W/USS CONSTITUTION!

Built to Win: A Family Program Presented by the USS Constitution MuseumIs your family up for a challenge? President George Washington needs your family to create one of the country’s 1st naval ships. Build your own model ship and put it through tests of strength and speed. Th en, step into the role of the courageous crew who manned USS *Constitution*’s cannons in battle – Ready. Set. Fire! (for families w/kids age 6+)

August 5 from 3-4pm. Registration required. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St, Byfi eldnewburylibrary.org 978.465.0539

IPSWICH FARMERS’ MARKETTh e Ipswich Farmers’ Market kicked

off its second season. Located on the Center Green next to the Hall-Haskell House in Ipswich, the market operates each Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30pm until early October. Featuring locally grown fresh produce, crafts, prepared foods, Live Music, and kids activities this is a great weekly activity for the whole family! For more information about the market, please visit our website at www.ipswichfarmersmarket.com.

BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR

Held on the following days: Wednesday, August 5th @ 1:00 pm; Sunday, August 9th @1:00 pm; Saturday, August 15th @9:30 am; Sunday, August 16th @1:00 pm; Saturday, August 22nd @9:30 am; Wednesday, August 26th @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, August 29th @ 9:30 am; and Sunday, August 30th @ 1:00 pm. Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. Th e tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. Th is guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

ICE CREAM SMORGASBORDTh e Golden Agers will be holding an

ice cream smorgasbord at the Elks Hall on Wednesday, August 5, at 1:00 . Guests $5.00; members: $3.00. Call Jeanne at 978-465-8647 for make reservations

YOGAInstructors from the Buddhaful Souls

Yoga Studio in Rowley will teach the Rowley Public Library Yoga Class this summer. Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio strives to create a safe, light-hearted environment in which to explore the body, mind, heart & soul. We celebrate peace, joy and friendship. Classes meet

each Wednesday from now to August 26 from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Rowley Library Community Room, 141 Main St. New students of all fi tness levels are welcome any time. Classes are $10 for Friends of the Rowley Library members and $12 for others

MOVIE NIGHTWay Back Wednesday Movie Nights

at Newburyport Public Library Join us on Wednesday evenings in July and August at 6:00pm for an outrageously fun movie from the past! Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow movie buff s! Check our website at www.newburyportpl.org or call 978-465-4428 to fi nd out the way back movie of the week. Th is free event is held in the Program Room and all are welcome! Families are invited, but all children must be accompanied by adults.

LIGHTHOUSES OF THE NORTH SHORE AT AMESBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 for “Lighthouses of the North Shore” with Jeremy D’Entremont. What are your questions about lighthouses on the North Shore? Where are they located? How many are there? What is truth and what is legend? How many are haunted? Are any of these lighthouses still working today? Jeremy D’Entremont, leading expert on New England’s historic lighthouses will answer these questions and more. Jeremy is the historian for the American Lighthouse Foundation and the founder of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses. He has appeared on the History Channel, the Travel Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses and other subjects. Sign up online at www.amesburylibrary.org, call the library at 978-388-8148, or stop by. Th is program is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.

WEDNESDAY EVENING SHOREBIRDING

Each Wednesday evening in August, we will introduce participants to the wonderful diversity of shorebirds that migrate through the Newburyport/Plum Island area during the late summer. Th e fi eld trips are designed to provide participants with the tools to identify Massachusetts shorebirds and to deliver an in-depth understanding of the biology and ecology of these fascinating animals. Participants will observe various migration schedules and the relative abundance of these birds. Each week we will focus on several species, discussing their identifying characteristics, behavior, habitat preferences, and range. Wed, Aug 05, 2015 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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Thursday, August 6th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 4 week class, $10 per class (Scholarships available) Class size limited to 8 students. Are you curious about your family history or do you want to expand your knowledge of your family tree? Here is your chance to learn basic research techniques, valuable approaches and computer accessible web sites. Note: You do not need a computer to take this course. Join Richard Doyle, retired history teacher from Newburyport High School. He has taught genealogy in Newburyport, Amesbury, Rowley, Groveland and North Hampton, NH for over five years. These classes will offer flexibility being geared to your pace and what you want to do. Pre-registration and one week payment required. For more information call 978-462-2412

SUMMER MINECRAFT CLUB (Ages 7-11)

“Can you teleport me?” “How do I fly?” “I need a sword!” “What are you building?” These exclamations are the sounds of a room full of kids playing Minecraft. Welcome to our Summer Minecraft Club! Every Thursday afternoon from 3-5pm, children ages 7-11 will get together on our library’s laptops to snack and play one of the world’s hottest video games. Both new and experienced players are invited to attend. This program is limited to 12 and registration is required as we have a limited number of laptops and Minecraft licenses. Please indicate when you register if your child will be bringing his/her own laptop or will be using a library laptop (we have 6 available for borrowing). Thursdays from 3-5p, Aug. 6, & 13 Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St, Byfield newburylibrary.org 978.465.0539 STAMPING CLASS

Aug 6 from 6-7:30 Card Stamping class by Ann Radwan. Using a rubber stamp & ink to create a watercolor effect card. To be held at the HAN Gallery 367 Ocean Blvd Hampton beach, fee is $10.00 includes supplies, limited to 6. RSVP Ann at 603-926-8359

WE ARE MARKET BASKETThe Seabrook Library will present

an author presentation and signing of the new book, We Are Market Basket; the Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement That Saved a Beloved Business on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Lane in Seabrook. The co-author, Daniel Korschun, Associate Professor of Marketing at Drexel University, will discuss this watershed labor movement. The unprecedented event was watched by millions around the world on TV and is the subject of at least two documentaries. The book includes interviews with executives at Market Basket, associates, professors at area colleges, vendors, customers, lawmakers, and even the governor of New Hampshire. This program is free and open to the public.

OPEN MAT WRESTLINGThe Seabrook Rec Department is

holding open mat wrestling sessions - every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm.

Grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. All towns welcome - free of charge. Summer Session Coach - Brent Arbogast, Questions - contact Coach Brent Arbogast [email protected] or B. Ross - [email protected], Gear Needed: Wrestling shoes, workout clothing, bottled water. High School Wrestlers especially welcome to help out. Bring your community hours paperwork to be signed.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th

REFUGE BICYCLE TOUR (AT PARKER RIVER)

Experience the refuge from the unique perspective of your very own bicycle! Starting at the visitor contact station at Lot 1, the ranger-led group will gradually make its way south along the paved portion of the refuge’s Wildlife Drive, stopping at various points along the way to view wildlife, hear stories of Plum Island’s past, and learn about the inner workings of a national wildlife refuge. Friday, August 7th AND Monday, August 24th – both from 9:00 – 11:00 am. This is an “out and back” tour. Tour duration will be about 2 hours. Appropriate for adults and children age 16 or older. Each participant must provide a bicycle, helmet, and water bottle. Participants may also wish to bring insect repellant, sun block, binoculars and/or a camera (if these items can be safely stowed while biking). Meet the ranger on the deck of the visitor contact station. Limited to 10 participants. Preregistration required. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

BELLY DANCESalusibury COA offers Belly Dance

Class Friday, August 7th @ 10 a.m. Azaya is a professional Belly Dancer, her excellent teaching method makes it easy and fun to learn the basics of the dance (practice that can stimulate the heart and lungs; loosen the hips and spine; and improve balance). No prior dance experience necessary. Great for Active Aging and Senior Fitness! You will benefit physically, emotionally and spiritually. Suggested donation of $3 per class.

SUMMER BREEZE STORYTIME (Ages 3-5, siblings welcome!)

Summer Breeze Storytimes (our summer version of our Simple & Sweet Story Times) will take place under the big library tree near the playground and back garden (weather permitting). The children will practice developmental skills, such as listening and taking turns, in a warm and welcoming environment, as well as to meet new people and maybe make a friend (children and parents/caregivers alike!). We will read some classic picture books, sing some songs, play with a great big parachute, and catch some summer breezes in the shade. Fridays from 11-11:45am Aug. 7, 14, Registration is required. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St, Byfield newburylibrary.org 978.465.0539

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RIVER MEETS THE SEA CRUISEJoin Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the

Yankee Clipper for an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem. Each month will feature a specific theme with hands-on science, interactive props, and seasonal wildlife. We’ll also look for seabirds, seals, and waterfowl on every trip. Your family will have a wonderful time cruising and learning about this vital part of the area’s natural history. All children must be accompanied by adults. Fri, Aug 07, 2015 11 am - 1 pm Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk 15 minutes before departure time. Adult $32; child $22. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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AMESBURY - Seacoast United is in the process of acquiring the Amesbury Sports Park located on S. Hunt Road and has taken over the operations of the former Tosh Farrell Soccer Club which called that location home. We are also renting the indoor sports facility located on S. Hunt Road that the Admirals will run leagues and programs for all age groups. We plan on having around 12-14 youth Seacoast United soccer teams call the facilities home and would welcome other interested players with ages between 10 and 18 years for the travel teams. We will bring our professionalism in coaching, facility and program management to Amesbury in order to greatly increase the playing opportunities for young soccer, baseball and fi eld hockey players in the North Shore Area. We are extremely excited to begin this new venture at the newly titled Admirals Sports Park and invite U9 Boys, U12 girls, U11 Girls, U11 Boys and U14 Boys players to come to our secondary evaluations scheduled for August 5th. Details can found at our new website www.seacoastunitedadmirals.com or by contacting the Admirals Director of Operations Matthew Glode at 603-758-7118.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY – Intergenerational Friendly Visitors Needed. Adopt a grandparent: Connect with frail senior citizens in their homes, Bring joy to the seniors and wisdom to your children, Visit once a week, bi-monthly, once a month, Th is small commitment brings great joy to those who help shape and contribute to our community. Contact: Lee Ford, Volunteer, 68 Elm St Amesbury, Ma 01913 978-388-8138 - Email: [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY/NEWBURYPORT – All are welcome to participate in COA sponsored trips; join us for some summer fun: August 12 – Double Lobster Bake, Kennebunkport, ME – Tour of scenic Kennebunkport, home to presidents, sea captains and authors followed by a Double Lobster Bake at York River Landing. $84pp. September 13 - Fresians of Majesty, Townshend, VT - Visit Labrie’s Majestic Fresian Horse Farm, as recently featured on Chronicle; includes equestrian performance and tour of barns; lunch at New England House Restaurant, Brattleboro, VT; $92pp. September 22 - Th e Beach Boys Tribute Show @ Venus de Milo, Swansea, MA - Featuring the group “Still Surfi n” performing the Beach Boys greatest hits. Includes transportation, lunch and show; $85pp. All are welcome to join COA tours, for details contact Amesbury COA 978-388-8138 or Newburyport COA 978-462-8650; ask to receive our Newsletter.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Innovation Toastmasters club meets the fi rst and third Wednesday of each month at the Chestnut Innovation Center, 11 Chestnut Street, Amesbury, MA in the Innovation Café, 2nd fl . Visitors are always welcome. For more information call Richard Mullen 978-769-5313 or [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - BIRDER’S CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - Th e program is equivalent to an undergraduate-level ornithology course, with the addition of extensive fi eld time and the opportunity for self-directed study. Th e program covers a wide range of subject matter, including avian systematics, biology, physiology, behavior, ecology, biogeography, and conservation. Eleven modules will combine classroom and fi eld experience, and student comprehension will be evaluated through homework assignments. A twelfth module involves independent study. session: Sat, Aug 15, 2015 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (eleven full-day classes over the year plus independent project) Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $1300. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church THRIFT SHOP, 300 High St, Newburyport. AUGUST BAG SALE. Fill a bag of clothes for $5 - Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am - 1pm

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e picking of cranberries and beach plums is a historical activity on Plum Island. Individuals wishing to pick beach plums and/or cranberries on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are required to have a permit. A total of 50 permits will be awarded via the lottery system. Th e lottery is open to any adult. Mail or hand deliver a card (any size) with your name, email address, mailing address , and phone number to Parker River NWR, 6 Plum Island Tpke, Newburyport, MA 01950. Entries must be received by August 14. Winning permittees will be notifi ed by August 17th and permits must be obtained by August 28th. One entry per person. Awarded permits are nontransferable. Th ose who are awarded a permit will be able to pick beach plums August 31st through October 31. Cranberries can be picked from October 12 through November 30. Each person is limited to picking one quart of each species per day. To protect the fragile dune and vernal pool habitats where these fruits occur, specifi c areas are designated for these activities. Collecting of any other fruit or plant material is strictly prohibited on the Refuge. For more information, please stop by Refuge Headquarters or call Jean Adams 978-465-5753 ext 208 . To download a copy of the berry picking information, please visit http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_River/ and click on the document download page.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th ose interested in applying for a 2015 Drive-On Fishing Permit at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge may do so from now through Friday, August 7th (inclusive). Th e specifi c number of permits to be issued this year will be 85. Permit applicants must provide all of the following information on a 3”x 5” card either in person or via mail: name, address, email address, a good daytime phone number. Applicants must also provide their Massachusetts Saltwater License number OR the number of a saltwater license that was issued to them by a state that has a reciprocity agreement in place with the State of Massachusetts (NH, RI, CT). Applicants must also provide a copy of their 4x4 vehicle registration which cannot be used for multiple applicants. One entry per person. For further entry instructions please stop by Refuge Headquarters, the Parker River Gatehouse, or go to the Refuge website’s publication download page : http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_River/ If selected keep in mind that permits are not transferable. Complete applications must be received at Refuge Headquarters no later than 4:00pm on Friday August7th.

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up more than 30% of the picture). Artists are picked on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis and you they may list (in order of preference) their showing month. Artwork will be displayed in the auditorium of our visitor center, located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA; and will be available for viewing from 11:00a – 4:00p daily. Th ere is no cost to show or view the artwork and a portion of all artists’ proceeds will generously be donated to the Friends of Parker River. Anyone interested in having their own artwork displayed can contact Jean Adams at 978-465-5753 or by e-mail at [email protected], for more information.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Adult Summer Reading at Newburyport Public Library. Summer is almost upon us and that means it is once again time for Adult Summer Reading!! Between now and Friday, August 21 stop by the library every time you fi nish a book, fi ll out a review form, and be entered to win a weekly prize. Each review form will also be entered into the grand prize drawing. Please call 978-465-4428 ext. 242 or stop by the second fl oor reference desk for guidelines and any questions. All are welcome to participate!

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Golden Agers Club is a club for people 55 years of age and older. Th ey meet on Wednesdays at l:00 at the Elks Hall here in Newburyport.at 1:00 p.m.; only the fi rst and third Wednesdays. On the fi rst Wednesday we have a lunch , on the third Wednesday we have coff ee and doughnuts and entertainment. For more information about this club, please call Jeanne, 978-465-8647.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - If you are a Rowley resident 60 years or older, and own and occupy a home for which you or your spouse pay property taxes, then you would probably be eligible for the Tax Work-off Program. Several departments in Town of Rowley have expressed interest in using a Tax Credit Person to help with their work. You can earn up to $750. in tax credit. Call the Council on Aging at 978.948.7637 for more details or drop by and fi ll out a Tax Credit Application.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Friends of Rowley Senior Center are sponsoring some rather exciting trips this year. Th ese day trips are open to everyone. Cabbage Island and Boothbay Harbor are our destination for August 13th where we will enjoy a lobster feast that includes two lobsters, steamers, boiled egg, potato, corn on the cob, ending with a blueberry cake. If you haven’t been, you don’t want to miss this trip. On October 13 we will be having a traditional turkey dinner served on the Winnipesaukee Turkey Train catered by Harts Turkey Farm. After lunch we will be stopping at a local artisan shop. Th e New Hampshire foliage should be a sight to behold. Please contact the Rowley Senior Center at 978-948-7637 for further information.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry - Donate non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and paper goods, or personal hygiene products for the Rowley Food Pantry in the basket in the Library lobby. Th e Rowley Food Pantry is open on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon and Th ursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 in the parsonage of the Baptist Church at 153 Main St. All Rowley residents are welcome.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Friendly Visitors through the Salisbury Senior Center - If you are homebound or know someone who is and would like some company, we have registered volunteers - Friendly visitors who will visit you on a weekly basis – spend time with you, talking, reading playing cards, whatever you like to do. We do not want any of our seniors to become isolated, we also have telephone reassurance volunteers who will call you a few times each week to check on you and chat with you. If you are interested in having a friendly visitor or telephone reassurer please call us and let us know. 978-462-2412 about available opportunities.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is looking for artists who want to display their art in the Refuge Visitor Center in 2016. Th e artwork should be able to be hung on a wall (no sculptures) and must be nature related (no abstracts or artwork involving buildings or manmade structures that take

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Th is two-day workshop is designed to introduce participants to many of the migrating shorebirds that visit our tidal fl ats, beaches, salt marshes, and other wetlands at this time of year. Discussion topics will include physical adaptations (including the use of study skins), aids to fi eld identifi cation, migration patterns and timing, age distribution, nesting and foraging behaviors, and conservation issues that impact these marvelous and diverse birds. Th e workshop begins with an evening lecture on Friday. An all-day fi eld trip on Saturday covers many of the premier shorebirding locations in Essex County. Your registration fee includes instructional materials, transportation during fi eld exercises, and a picnic breakfast. Please ask for information on dining and lodging choices in the historic Newburyport area. Fri, Aug 07, 2015 7 pm - 9 pm & Sat, Aug 08, 2015 6 am - 4 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $125. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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Home Days, the Pilgrim Congregational Church will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday August 8, 8 – 10 a.m. Th e menu will feature plain and blueberry pancakes with sausage. Coff ee, tea, juice and milk will also be available. All are welcome and invited to attend. Available at the door, tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 5 years and older. Children under 5 years will be admitted without charge. Fully accessible, Pilgrim Church is located at 27 Church Street in Merrimac. For further information, please call the church offi ce at 978-346-8400.

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Yankee Clipper for an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem. Each month will feature a specifi c theme with hands-on science, interactive props, and seasonal wildlife. We’ll also look for seabirds, seals, and waterfowl on every trip. Your family will have a wonderful time cruising and learning about this vital part of the area’s natural history. All children must be accompanied by adults. Sat, Aug 08, 2015 8:45 am - 10:45 am. Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk 15 minutes before departure time. Adult $32; child $22. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGOur experienced leaders will take you

to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Sat, Aug 08, 2015; 9 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

CATMOBILETh e Catmobile, which off ers low cost

spay/neuter for cats only, is coming to Tom’s Discount Store located at 175 Elm Street in Salisbury on 8/8, 8/22 & 8/26. Th e Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society operates Th e Catmobile which is staff ed by a licensed veterinarian and one veterinary technician. Th e package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fl eas and ear mites. Microchipping is available for $20. Individually packaged take-home fl ea treatment is available for $15 per dose. Th e neuter package for male cats costs $80 and a female spay is $120. Ferals are $35 and will be ear-tipped. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

NEWBURY ANNUAL MEETINGSons and Daughters of the First Settlers

of Newbury, MA annual meeting is being held August 8th at the Wilkie Center for Performing Arts, Th e Governor’s

Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfi eld. Grahmn McKay, master boat builder from Lowell’s Boat Shop and Chris Child, Senior Genealogist at Newbury Street Press at NEHGS and editor of the magazine’s genetics column will be our two speakers this year. Continental breakfast and luncheon are included in the day’s activities. Th e cost for the day’s activities is $ 20 per person. You can visit www.sonsanddaughtersofnewbury.org to print out a reservation form or call 978-462-4234.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

We have a great meeting agenda lined-up. Our August speaker will be Paula Wright, who will be taking us on a photo tour from her trip to the world’s coldest latitudes. She will provide a virtual tour of the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica, along with sharing her images of the wildlife that can be seen in such distant locales. Ranger Poole will provide a summary of some of the refuge’s recent photography-related events at the refuge, including photo camp and the Let’s Go Outside event - both of which were very successful. And, fi nally, the August Show & Share slide show, comprised of members’ images, will be projected on “the big screen.” Next Meeting: Saturday, August 8th @ 1:30 pm. Should be a great meeting! Th e Photographic Society welcomes anyone who has an interest in nature, wildlife, and/or photography – whether you are a total novice or earn a living by taking pictures! Th e club meets every month, generally on the second Saturday afternoon. Club activities include special presentations, slide shows (of members’ work), intra-club mentoring and training, photo shoots, on-line photo sharing, and involvement in the refuge’s various photography-related programs, events, and outreach activities. Venue capacity is limited to 75 attendees (fi rst-come, fi rst-served). Admission to this program is free and preregistration is NOT required. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

THE GATHERINGTHE GATHERING, presented

by Will Ackerman, the founder of Windham Hill Records, continues the legacy of this Grammy winning guitarist, composer and producer. In 2012, Will began creating compilation CDs of the musicians he was currently producing, calling them THE GATHERING. Th e fi rst GATHERING CD won the coveted ZMR (Zone Music Reporter) Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album awards with the highest ratings of any CD in the history of those charts. Many of the artists on THE GATHERING CDs have ranked in the top 10 of the ZMR charts and several have been recipients of CD of the Year Award. Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 8:00 PM. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. $24.00 Members; $25.00 Student/Seniors; $26.00 Non-Members. For more info please call the Box Offi ce at 978-462-7336 or visit online at www.fi rehouse.org

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We are so very lucky to be living in New England where the seasons aff ord us the spectacular colors and climate changes that keep us energized and our beautiful surroundings the envy of those who can only visit. It is most sobering, however, to see the news coverage of hurricane damage suff ered by others a thousand miles away and look around our own New England homes one more time before we retire for the night.

Stay safe and be prepared this season. Know who and what you will cling to when the winds blow.

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GARDEN CLUB MEETINGTh e Aug 12 meeting of the Hampton

Garden Club will be at 10 am for “Coff ee in the Park” Members will car pool at 9:15 from behind the Old Town Hall parking lot to Prescott Park Test Gardens, Mercy Street, Portsmouth. After a leisurely stroll through the gardens participants will enjoy coff ee/tea and refreshments in the park. For more information contact

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CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLETh e Civil War Roundtable of the

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Address, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price26 Southern Blvd, Newbury/PI 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 91 $199,900 $219,000 $199,900 42 High St, Ipswich 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Antique 50 $203,000 $287,000 $203,000 2 Westminster Rd, Merrimac 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 63 $239,900 $245,000 $239,900 58 Lake Attitash Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 61 $239,900 $225,000 $249,900 276 Highland St, Hamilton 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 17 $239,000 $225,000 $259,900 77 High St, Topsfield 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 33 $285,000 $285,000 $285,000 89 Lake Attitash Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Cottage 5 $294,900 $290,000 $294,900 10 Hoyt Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 45 $295,000 $295,000 $295,000 41 Forest Ave, Essex 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Farmhouse 41 $299,000 $267,000 $299,000 1 Beverly Dr, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Raised Ranch 72 $299,000 $277,500 $299,000 31 Collins Ave, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Split Entry 30 $309,900 $320,000 $309,900 87 Lake Attitash Rd, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 85 $315,000 $305,200 $339,900 10 Grove St, Newbury/Byfield 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry 34 $358,000 $343,500 $359,000 208 Seven Star Rd, Groveland 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 48 $359,900 $386,900 $359,900 6 Francis Way, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 0 $369,000 $374,900 $369,000 45 Pond St, Georgetown 10 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 36 $369,000 $350,500 $369,000 14 Main St, Newbury/Byfield 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 32 $389,900 $389,900 $389,900 6 Lt. Hines Way, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 0 $395,000 $395,000 $395,000 8 Ellis Ave, Wenham 7 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 25 $399,000 $385,000 $399,000 311 Central St, Rowley 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 122 $379,900 $371,500 $399,000 281 Rowley Bridge Rd, Topsfield 7 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Other 43 $399,900 $405,000 $399,900 162 River Rd, Topsfield 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Split Entry 399 $395,000 $385,000 $425,000 130 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 79 $432,000 $420,000 $449,000 119 County Rd, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 29 $469,900 $460,000 $469,900 95 Western Ave, Essex 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 56 $429,000 $420,000 $475,000 93 Topsfield Rd, Wenham 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Multi-Level 54 $478,000 $465,000 $478,000 91 Washington St, Topsfield 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 47 $489,900 $496,500 $489,900 385 Central St, Rowley 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 104 $489,900 $475,000 $489,900 106 River Rd, Merrimac 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 99 $489,900 $469,000 $499,999 500 Main St, Amesbury 9 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 77 $515,000 $495,000 $525,000 3 Lena Meadows Way, Amesbury 8 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Contemporary 131 $529,900 $530,000 $529,900 396 North End Blvd, Salisbury 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Bungalow 53 $489,000 $420,000 $549,000 5 Palis Dr, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 49 $539,900 $519,000 $549,900 11 Barker St, Newburyport/PI 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 40 $549,900 $535,000 $549,900 16 Rocky Hill Rd, Essex 12 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Contemporary 18 $559,000 $559,000 $559,000 219 Topsfield Rd, Wenham 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 88 $585,000 $566,500 $585,000 6 West Hadley Rd, Merrimac 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 44 $590,000 $575,000 $595,000 6 Rivercrest Dr, West Newbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 137 $550,000 $527,000 $619,000 26 Londonderry Ln, Georgetown 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 62 $639,000 $635,000 $639,000 10 Birch Tree, Georgetown 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 26 $645,000 $650,000 $664,900 164 Bbridge St, Hamilton 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Cape 60 $749,000 $755,000 $749,000 7 Comstock, Topsfield 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 87 $725,000 $710,000 $775,000 15 Estes St, Amesbury 11 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Victorian 55 $975,000 $900,000 $975,000 217 Larch Row, Wenham 9 room, 4 bed, 4f 0h bath Colonial 98 $1,369,000 $1,270,000 $1,369,000

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Th e history and culture of Newburyport are inextricably linked to the sea. From the eighteenth century through most of the nineteenth century, Newburyport was home to shipbuilders, rope and sail makers, sailors, shipmasters, ship owners, and merchants. Th e Merrimack shipbuilding district, including residences, was entirely centered around the shipbuilding industry. Th is work, as well as the fortunes of

shipmasters and merchants, provided prosperity to what had begun as an agrarian community. For one hundred years, vessels were launched from Newburyport to protect the coast, to ply the trade routes of China and the West Indies, and to journey west in search of gold. Shipyards were numerous along the waterfront bearing the names of many local families such as Coffi n, Courier, Jackman, Lunt, Merrill, Townsend, Woodwell, and others.

Many of Newburyport’s families suff ered severe losses, sometime losing fathers, brothers and sons to a cruel death at sea. Others would be gone for years before returning to the safety of their home port. Th e Newburyport Marine Society, founded in 1772, assisted widows and children whose husbands and fathers never returned home. It was not unusual for some ship masters to retire early from this perilous life and settle for the relative safety of becoming a merchant.

Many of Newburyport’s residences refl ect wealth in the elegance of their architecture, and interiors were embellished with treasures brought back from around the world. Th ese included cloth goods, wine, gunpowder, molasses, sugar, soapstone, jade, porcelain, and natural curiosities.

Th e Museum of Old Newbury holds rich collections refl ecting this community’s maritime heritage from shipbuilding ledgers and ship logs to ceramics, silks, ivories, and navigational equipment, highlighted here for the fi rst time. Numerous portraits refl ect the faces of Newburyport’s ships and captains who have tales to tell and who have given us a rich legacy.

Tours are off ered Wednesdays through Sundays until the end of October. Weekday hours are 10 am – 5 pm with a last tour at 4 pm and weekend hours are noon – 5 pm with a last tour at 4 pm. Admission is free to all residents of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury. Simply show a license or other proof of residency to enjoy your free guided tour.

Th e Cushing House also holds exhibitions of silver, furniture, ceramics, and the paintings of American artist Laura Coombs Hills. Th e rooms in the house are galleries, providing a backdrop for fascinating human interest stories and a treasure trove of local history, says Susan C.S. Edwards, Executive Director. Visitors will hear about George Washington’s visit to our community; Timothy Dexter, one of Newburyport’s famous eccentrics; the Rev. John “Damnation” Murray, the patriot minister who stirred men to re-enlist for the cause of their country’s independence; the “Landlocked Lady”, the ship’s fi gurehead that never went to sea; and the crew of twelve men who perished when the Brig Pocahontas was wrecked off Plum Island in December 1839.

Th e Museum of Old Newbury preserves and interprets the history of “Old Newbury” which includes Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury from pre-settlement to the present.

Th e Museum carries out its mission through the preservation and administration of the Cushing House, the Perkins Engraving Plant, and other historic structures on its High Street campus and furthers its purpose through lectures, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and research.

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Technique is vital when it comes to home care. Although daily removal of plaque (the thin, sticky film of bacteria that creates cavities and gum disease) can be accomplished with a manual toothbrush, the proper power toothbrush is more appropriate and effective for most people. We routinely ask patients to bring their toothbrushes with them to their appointments to review technique. Think of us as your dental coach. Coaching, in anything, increases an individual’s potential for improvement.

The same approach goes for kids. Although we do the same thing with children, they need that additional coaching from home. The best way to guide your family to good oral health is to lead by example. Parents should supervise toothbrushing by children younger than age 8 to make sure they are doing a thorough job. This goes for flossing. This is done until the child is consistently getting good homecare reports at dental visits.

The challenge of good home care increases with the addition of braces. Children and adults in braces need extra coaching on technique and more time spent on their daily routine. I am a firm believer that preventive visits to the dentist should increase during orthodontics. There is too much at risk during this time and the extra professional care and coaching are vital to escaping the

pitfalls of poor homecare while braces are on.

As life goes on, your genetic make-up, the amount of professional care and coaching you receive, your effectiveness at home, and your willingness and ability to improve, will shape your oral health. The fact of the matter is, there are those who need more professional care and more rigorous homecare than others.

As I stated earlier, I believe that most dental disease is preventable. What it takes to prevent dental disease in one person may very well not be the same for another. Between finding the right fit with a dental office, utilizing the coaching expertise of those individuals, using the right homecare products, and always striving to improve, excellent oral health for a lifetime is possible.

In the final segment of this series next week I will discuss some simple ideas to maintain good dental health for your entire adult life. It is simpler than you think.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

Last week I talked about oral care for mothers-to-be and babies. Preventive care truly does start before birth. This week we journey past those early years of life.

In preventive-based dental practices we go far beyond saying to patients, “you need to brush and floss more.” We truly believe that dental disease, both dental caries (cavities) and gum disease, is very preventable. However, we recognize that not every individual is equal when it comes to susceptibility. Each person presents with their own unique genetic pool, good and bad habits, number and position of teeth, and willingness to truly make a change. The one constant is that most of us have room for improvement.

It goes without saying that preventive care includes regular visits to the dentist. Based on my experience, even many of those who visit the dentist on a regular basis have significant room for improvement. However, it is up to your caregivers, hygienists and dentists, to have that preventive frame of mind to go beyond just telling you to brush and floss more.

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Senior Scene

When a pair of young girls came to my door, both wearing plastic badges on chains around their necks, I knew they would try to sell me something.

When I opened the door, one of them launched into a prepared speech. She specifically stated that they represented our local electric company and that they were doing energy audits to be sure we’re all getting the lowest rate. She said she’d need to see my latest electric bill.

I said “no thanks” and shut the

door. I’ve seen this before ... third-party power companies trying to sign people up. Within minutes I’d checked them out online and learned that the company is all over the country, with different scams for each state.

To be sure, I called the power company and they verified: Scammers had hit the area.

Things to know:If people show up at your door

offering to lower your utility rates, ask for a brochure and number you can call. No brochure, no business.

If they ask to see your latest utility bill, what you’re giving them is your name and account number. Before you know it,

you’ll be signed up under their company, likely at a much higher rate, with a hefty (over $100) cancellation fee.

If you made a mistake and have signed up, call your utility immediately so they can lock your account and not let anyone switch you to another provider.

If you signed up, your state might have a rescission provision where you can cancel within a few days without penalty. Call your state’s consumer line or attorney general office and ask for advice.

Best bet: If you don’t know who’s outside, don’t open the door.

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ROWLEY PLANNING BOARDPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct Special Permit/Site Plan Review Public Hearings on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA., relative to an application for a Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the construction of an Accessory Structure Larger Than 1,500 square feet (accessory to the primary residential use). The Applicants/Owners are Edward and JoAnn Ronan, 704 Haverhill Street, Row-ley, MA 01969. The proposed Special Permit/Site Plan Review request consists of the construction of a 2,080 square-foot (32-foot by 65-foot) storage building to be used for residential storage of the property owners’ personal vehicles and equipment. The front portion of the subject property is located in the RD - Residential Zoning District, and, the rear portion of the property lies within the OD – Outlying Zoning District. The site plan currently depicts the proposed accessory building to be constructed on the portion located in the Residential Zoning District.

Approval of Special Permit/Site Plan Review applications are required for uses the Zoning Bylaw designates “Accessory Struc-tures (accessory to the primary residential use) Larger Than 1,500 square feet” on properties located within either the Residential (RD) or the Outlying (OD) Zoning Districts. The property subject to the request is located at 704 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA, and shown on Assessors’ Map 5, Lot 8. The applications, plans, and relevant documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspection at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours.

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