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Northshore October 2025
  Even in a town known for history, Leary’s Fine Wines & Spirits in Newburyport stands out. Operating continuously in the same space since 1897, it is likely the oldest package store in Massachusetts. But the building’s connection to booze dates back even further, as owner Todd Baltich has been interested to discover. “I think it’s fascinating,” says Baltich, who bought the shop in 2004 and has been digging into its past ever since. Constructed in 1876, the building originally served as a bonded warehouse to store products from Caldwell’s Rum Distillery just across the street. A couple of dec
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