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Richard Kelso Atwood, a former owner of Atwood Memorial Co., passed away June 3, at the age of 93. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was pre-deceased by his wife Lorraine, who passed away on May 3. He leaves behind his family, Sally Atwood Finan and spouse Douglas, Richard […]

Merrimack Valley Credit Union completed its merger with RTN Federal Credit Union last Thursday, allowing members to conduct transactions at any one of the combined 28 branch locations. The newly merged credit union will operate under the Merrimack Valley Credit Union name until a new name is launched in late 2024. It is now one […]

Methuen is planning a second Field of Honor to recognize veterans, show patriotism and help raise money for veterans’ events. Flags wave during the Second Field of Honor, beginning Friday, June 9, and continue for a week, at Nevins Memorial Library. A dedication ceremony takes place Saturday, June 10, at 9 a.m., at the library. […]

University of Massachusetts’ early college initiatives are projected to increase enrollment to 913 high school students this fall—a 50% increase in the second year of the pilot program. Students earn UMass course credits while still in high school, giving them a head start on their college educations, acquainting them with college-level work and saving money […]

(Additional photographs below.) Haverhill launched LGBTQ+ Pride Month Thursday with a flag raising at City Hall, students speaking of their experiences and quests to make a difference and the launch of a Haverhill Police liaison unit. Haverhill City Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan served as master of ceremonies outside of City Hall where Haverhill Mayor James […]

The Merrimack Valley String Orchestra presents a free spring concert, conducted by Joy Schuetze with players from the Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire. The family concert includes a movement of the Telemann Viola Concerto with soloist Hannah Longo; arrangements of other classics by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak; and pops such as Star Wars, Beach Boys and […]

Editor’s Note: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan M. Collins’ visit last week to a community college provides some insight into the Fed’s thinking about the role of community colleges, such as Northern Essex Community College, in the larger economy. By Jay Lindsay, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston The first college visit of Federal […]

Proponents of a plan to finance construction of the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino School through a debt exclusion raised more than $22,000 as of last Friday. The bulk of the money was used to pay for three postcard mailings and purchase lawn signs and door hangers in advance of early voting and next Tuesday’s […]

Marcia and Mark Wilson from Eyes On Owls present their live owl program, “Owls Up Close” tomorrow. For young audiences, the show starts with an interactive reading of a big book version of “Owl Babies.” Adult and older youth groups begin with a slide program that’s followed by the live owls. Attendees sees each of […]

A 2021 Haverhill mayoral contender and former Haverhill City Council Vice President Colin F. LePage said Thursday he has decided to seek re-election to the City Council as an at-large candidate. LePage now joins a five-way race for one of four at-large City Council seats, joining Council President Timothy J. Jordan; City Council Vice President […]