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Amesbury, MA News Archives for July 2008

Jul 31, 2008 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Police hunt for rape suspect

Police are searching for a local man who they believe raped a woman three times early Tuesday morning.

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Related Topix: Newburyport, MA, Essex County, MA, Newbury, MA, Salisbury, MA

Wed Jul 30, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Class of '93 to open time capsule buried in 1986

In 1986, Cashman School teacher Ginny Hatch gave her social studies class of about 25 students an assignment.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Class of '93 to open time capsule buried in 1986

In 1986, Cashman School teacher Ginny Hatch gave her social studies class of about 25 students an assignment.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Class of '93 to open time capsule buried in 1986

In 1986, Cashman School teacher Ginny Hatch gave her social studies class of about 25 students an assignment.

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Tue Jul 29, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Class of '93 to open time capsule buried in 1986

In 1986, Cashman School teacher Ginny Hatch gave her social studies class of about 25 students an assignment.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Class of '93 to open time capsule buried in 1986

In 1986, Cashman School teacher Ginny Hatch gave her social studies class of about 25 students an assignment.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Class of '93 to open time capsule buried in 1986

In 1986, Cashman School teacher Ginny Hatch gave her social studies class of about 25 students an assignment.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: Dunford to push alternative energy bills

District 3 Municipal Councilor Stephen Dunford said last week he plans to file two bills at the council's September meeting that will focus on alternate energy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Mon Jul 28, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: Dunford to push alternative energy bills

District 3 Municipal Councilor Stephen Dunford said last week he plans to file two bills at the council's September meeting that will focus on alternate energy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: Dunford to push alternative energy bills

District 3 Municipal Councilor Stephen Dunford said last week he plans to file two bills at the council's September meeting that will focus on alternate energy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: Dunford to push alternative energy bills

District 3 Municipal Councilor Stephen Dunford said last week he plans to file two bills at the council's September meeting that will focus on alternate energy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Sat Jul 26, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury doctor takes reins at nation's largest medical association

Taking over as the chairman of the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees, Dr.

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Related Topix: Newburyport, MA, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health, Health

Fri Jul 25, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: DPW unveils program to track street, sidewalk conditions

Keeping track of the state of the town's roads and sidewalks will soon get a little easier.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

More restaurants eyeing downtown Amesbury

Years ago, downtown Amesbury was not known for a vast number of choices when it came to where to go to eat.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Hgazette.com, Haverhill, MA

Out of town adventures

Friday evening paddle for beginners: Paddle around the Merrimack River Islands between Newburyport and Amesbury and enjoy summer sights and sounds from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum ...

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Related Topix: Brookline, MA

Tue Jul 22, 2008

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

Amesbury doctor takes reins at nation's largest medical association

Taking over as the chairman of the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees, Dr.

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Related Topix: Newburyport, MA, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health, Health

Mon Jul 21, 2008

MySimmons Intranet

Library Assistant - Amesbury, MA

Job Description: Assist patrons at circulation and information desks. Provide basic instruction in the use of computers and photocopier.

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Sun Jul 20, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: Patrick left with reminders of Amesbury

Gov. Deval Patrick and his staff left with some mementos from Amesbury on Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Libraries

Boston.com

Road and sidewalk maintenance in Amesbury

Residents can find out how the city maintains roads and sidewalks at the Master Plan Implementation and Oversight Committee's workshop Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Amesbury Cultural Center, on High Street .

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Related Topix: Beverly, MA, Danvers, MA, Gloucester, MA, Boxford, MA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Summer Jam concert tonight

Pine Island Music will hold its second Summer Jam concert at the Newbury Town Library on Lunt Street tonight at 6. This live jam concert is the highlight of the week for teens and kids who have been creating ...

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Related Topix: Newbury, MA, Rowley, MA, Georgetown, MA, Byfield, MA, West Newbury, MA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Drug sweep nets 150 arrests so far Area police departments work together to fight problem

It started as informal discussions about the region's drug problem among area police chiefs in December, got serious in January and took off in February.

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Related Topix: West Newbury, MA, Newburyport, MA, Newbury, MA, Salisbury, MA, Drugs

Tue Jul 15, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury ready for Patrick's visit

Town officials are hopeful that a large crowd will be on hand to welcome the governor when he visits tomorrow.

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Related Topix: Salem College, Salem State College

Mon Jul 14, 2008

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

Police seek girlfriend in Haverhill armed robberies investigation Say ...

Police said a man accused of using a gun in a series of store robberies in Haverhill and Amesbury had help from his girlfriend, who drove the getaway car.

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Related Topix: Haverhill, MA, Essex County, MA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Newburyport City Notebook: Longtime downtown shop headed to Amesbury

Longtime Pleasant Street furniture retailer Ashley and Barnes will be moving across the river in the next month, a change that co-owner Steve Martin says has nothing to do with high rent costs, illness or the ...

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Related Topix: City University of New York System, City University of Seattle, City College (City University of New York System), Massachusetts College of Art

Sat Jul 12, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Government at a Glance

GOVERNMENT AT A GLANCE

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Sunoco station to open at former Route 110 Mobil site

More than a year after the Mobil station on Route 110 closed, motorists will once again have another place to fill their tanks.

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Police search for armed robber suspect

Police are searching for a suspect who held up the Dunkin' Donuts on Route 110 at gunpoint late Sunday night, one of at least seven armed robberies that have taken place in Amesbury and Haverhill in the last ...

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Teen summer reading program at the Amesbury Public Library

This summer, teens will be reading for Alex's Lemonade Stand. Local teens will read books, newspapers, magazines, Manga and graphic novels.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Mass warning system secured for Amesbury Town, not nuclear plant, will pay for CodeRED system

One year after a Seabrook Station siren falsely sounded in Amesbury, causing panicked residents to flood 911 with phone calls as they struggled to find information on what was happening, the town has received a ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, John Tierney, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: Restaurants bring dinner crowd to Friend St. stores

The night life on Friend Street is growing these days. Several Amesbury shops have extended their hours this summer to cater to the dinner crowd leaving the restaurants in Market Square.

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Related Topix: Weather

Sun Jul 06, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Patrick coming to Amesbury

Gov. Deval Patrick will visit Amesbury for the first time since taking office, as part of a five-week tour of local communities.

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Johnny House fundraiser rises from the ashes

June 4 was set to be the start of one of the most interesting fundraisers Amesbury has ever seen.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Telegram & Gazette

Bridge over Merrimack safe despite fallen beam

AMESBURY, Mass.- State officials say the heavily traveled Interstate 95 bridge over the Merrimack River is safe for motorists even though a beam apparently fell recently from the structure.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: A night to get out with the kids and have some fun

Seven-year-old Chris Twombly was ready. As he stood in line with his mom, Colleen, he was excited for his turn to take a pony ride.

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Related Topix: Dining, Life, Food

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Officials working now to stave off need for override

The town's new fiscal year started yesterday and ends June 30, 2009. While other communities have asked residents to accept an override in recent years, in Amesbury that option hasn't been explored due to the ...

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Block Party kicks off Amesbury Days tonight

Summer arrives in Amesbury tonight with the kickoff to the 2008 Amesbury Days - 10 full days of events, family activities and entertainment.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Food Festival, Newburyport, MA, Family, Kids

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury senior activities

Lunch & Trivia at the Senior Center on Wednesday, July 9 , at 11:20 a.m. Following a free lunch, Helen Sullivan will ask a variety of trivia questions.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Breakfast, Bar-B-Q

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Letter: Taste of Amesbury enjoyed by all

All of us at The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to those who attended and helped make The Taste of Amesbury a great and "tasty" experience on Saturday, ...

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Related Topix: Opinion

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: State secures funding for Riverwalk project

There's another sign that the Riverwalk pedestrian path may finally be close to coming through downtown.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury town notebook: A shelter from the sun at Town Park

Those enjoying the Town Park this summer will have a place to escape the hot sun.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Dermatology, Family, Kids, Newburyport, MA

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