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22 hrs ago | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Kezer paints a bright picture for Amesbury

As the town embarks on another year of higher taxes and stalled revenues, Mayor Thatcher Kezer told a gathering of nearly 100 residents last night that a better future is taking shape, while receiving a personal pat on the back from the state's chief executive.

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Mon Feb 08, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Hines fix expected to take 2 1/2 years

Keeping a promise made to local citizens, the firm hired to rebuild the 1st Lt. Derek Hines Memorial Bridge estimates that the project will take 21'2 years to complete, according to information provided by the state.

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Sat Feb 06, 2010

WHDH

Fire engulfs home in Amesbury

Fire crews battled a three-alarm blaze at a house in Amesbury on Friday evening.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Fire ravages building

A three-alarm blaze heavily damaged a four-unit building on Pamela Lane yesterday evening, leaving all of the residents homeless.

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Bostonist

Pam on Davis to Drown in Wood-Fired Pizza?

The Globe has a new story up about the cursed restaurant space at 187 Elm St in Somerville, between Davis and Porter.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Bridge closure moves closer

The wheels are finally in motion to close and rebuild the Lt. Derek S. Hines Bridge, at a cost of $30.7 million to taxpayers.

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Wed Feb 03, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury Friendly's fire being investigated

The cause of a fire at Friendly's Restaurant on Route 110 Friday remains under investigation, according to the Amesbury Fire Department.

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Tue Feb 02, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Positive direction for tax-strapped Amesbury taxpayers

For tax-strapped citizens of Amesbury, there's some hope that relief is gaining more momentum.

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Mon Feb 01, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Mayor, council hold meeting - quietly

Amesbury's Municipal Council met with the mayor Thursday to pore through a raft of data that provides new insight into how the town spends money on big-ticket items like raises and health care.

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Sat Jan 30, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Salisbury gets $1.8M from state for sewer expansion

In a floundering economy, Salisbury's new sewer line has brought new life into the town's Rabbit Road industrial park and the businesses there.

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Thu Jan 28, 2010

Boston.com

Amesbury voters favor Brown

Amesbury voters picked Republican Scott P. Brown in last Tuesday's special state election to fill Edward Kennedy's US Senate seat.

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Tue Jan 26, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Making connections in Amesbury

Coastal Connections, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of adults with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, will be opening a private school in the Lower Millyard, New Ventures, for special needs students.

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Banker & Tradesman

The Provident Bank Donates Amesbury...

Amesbury's The Provident Bank has donated a building at 171 Lion's Mouth Road in Amesbury to the Pettengill House, a social services agency serving Greater Newburyport.

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Mon Jan 25, 2010

Hgazette.com, Haverhill, MA

Infusion of federal cash puts job counselors to work

Unemployment offices in Haverhill and Lawrence will share $282,936 to help put Merrimack Valley residents back to work.

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Sat Jan 23, 2010

Examiner.com

Start training for the Hoppin Mad Mud Run

Nothing gives an adrenaline junkie the chills like the promise of getting a little dirty.

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Thu Jan 21, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Fund started to help Merrimac family displaced by fire

After a fire tore through her family's Abbott Street home last March, Robin Deziel's neighbor, Dawn Donovan, came to the rescue by rallying the community to raise funds for the family.

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Wed Jan 20, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

The shot heard 'round the states

It's been a year since President Obama took office amid throngs of people cheering for hope and change.

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Tue Jan 19, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Kitchin expecting banner turnout for special election

If the number of absentee ballots filed through last Friday is any indication of what voter turnout will be for today's special election for U.S. Senate, Town Clerk Bonnijo Kitchin is anticipating some of the highest numbers Amesbury's ever seen for a state election.

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Mon Jan 18, 2010

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

No need for CVS super store in Amesbury

I had been following with great interest the White Hen Pantry/CVS story, since I used to live in that Newburyport neighborhood for many years.

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SeacoastOnline

Marriages highlight civil rights fight

Four same-sex couples took part in South Church's special marriage ceremony opportunity, Standing on the Side of Love, which brought attention to the ongoing struggle same-sex couples endure for equal rights.

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