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Amesbury, MA News Archives for August 2008

Aug 31, 2008 | SeacoastOnline

Field to head up Exeter branch of Provident Bank

Charlie Cullen, president and chief executive officer of The Provident Bank, headquartered in Amesbury, Mass., has announced the continued expansion of the bank with a new branch location planned for Exeter.

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Fri Aug 29, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Students welcomed to new school year on Tuesday

Teachers and students at the Cashman Elementary School are hoping to kick off the new school year by instilling students with the spirit of giving.

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Wed Aug 27, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

School bus routes

The bus routes for area schools are listed by community. Pentucket begins school on Aug.

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Related Topix: Newburyport, MA, Salisbury, MA

Mon Aug 25, 2008

The Boston Globe

Last Sold in 1924

SQUARE FOOTAGE 4,375 LOT SIZE 4,302 square BEDROOMS 7 BATHS 3 full 2008 TAXES $5,102 LAST SOLD FOR $13,000 in 1963 PROS Though the interior needs two new kitchens, two new baths, and some additional cosmetic ...

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Cambridge, MA

Sat Aug 23, 2008

Hampton Union

Beach Idol competition bigger, better

Simon, Paula and Randy will not be there but nevertheless, talent will abound at this weekend's Hampton Beach Idol Competition.

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Related Topix: Peabody, MA, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television

Thu Aug 21, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Fundraiser to help kidney transplant donors

Christy Manclark had just given birth to her son, Ethan, when she found out she had complications from polycystic kidney disease.

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Tue Aug 19, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Shops wish consumers a happy tax holiday with promotions

Art Bates started to notice the difference earlier this week. Customers of Tiles Gone Wild were coming in regularly, browsing through the store's vast offerings of tile and plotting their weekend spending spree ...

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Related Topix: TV, Electronics

Sun Aug 17, 2008

Boston.com

Bond rating upgraded

The city has received an upgrade in its bond rating from a credit rating firm. Since 2001, Amesbury had an "A-" rating from Standard & Poor's. But recently the firm increased the rating to "A," according to ...

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Related Topix: Georgetown, MA, Gloucester, MA, Westford, MA

Fri Aug 15, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Police hold child seat checkpoint tomorrow

Amesbury Police will hold a child seat checkpoint tomorrow at the police station.

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Related Topix: Events

Wed Aug 13, 2008

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

Whittier Regional's leaky roof leaves Haverhill school a mess Vocational school gets high marks, but rates an 'F' for leaky roof

When education experts visited Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High, they gave the school high marks for its curriculum, class sizes and learning atmosphere.

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Related Topix: Georgetown, MA, Newburyport, MA, Ipswich, MA, West Newbury, MA, Rowley, MA

Mon Aug 11, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Police derail Triton break-in by grabbing teens' keys

Two youths broke into Triton High School yesterday, stealing cash from the cafeteria and egging the walls before leaving to find that police had taken their car keys, according to police reports.

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Sat Aug 09, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

State OKs millions for river projects

Repairs to the Newburyport and Salisbury boardwalks as well as dredging and jetty repairs at the mouth of the Merrimack River may soon be a reality under the Environmental Bond Bill passed by the Legislature ...

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Related Topix: Salisbury, MA, Newburyport, MA

Thu Aug 07, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Senior center news

Busy Needles: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Wanted: Ladies who love to crochet, do needlework or knit.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Crochet, Lawrence, MA

Boston.com

Guiding vets in Amesbury with steady hand, keen ear

Kristen A. LaRue, a Navy veteran, recently took over as Amesbury's veterans service officer.

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Related Topix: University of New Hampshire

Wed Aug 06, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury man with fake gun arrested

A local man was arrested last night after reportedly flashing an air pistol around the Millyard, according to police.

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Mon Aug 04, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Newbury: Rape suspect arraigned

A local man was arraigned Friday on three counts of rape at Newburyport District Court.

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

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Amesbury: Town, police agree to contract

The town and the police have agreed to a new three-year contract that will increase the amount employees pay in health-care costs but give an additional raise aimed at balancing the adjustment.

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NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Mayor ousts longtime historical commissioner

After 21 years on the Historical Commission, Lars Johannessen was not reappointed to his seat by Mayor Thatcher Kezer.

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Sat Aug 02, 2008

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Letter: Disappointed officials missed anniversary

Amesbury Housing celebrated our 60th birthday on July 27. We had a great occasion for the event.

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Related Topix: Opinion

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