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Salem – Heart of Historical Salem

"Four decades ago downtown Salem was on the chopping block. Urban renewal called for the removal of 175 buildings to make way for parking lots and th...
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Rockport – Two Walks, Two Writers

Venturing around a place that combines rugged natural beauty with remnants of local history can revitalize you. It's even better when you discover su...
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Rockport Guide

A Village Guide to Eats and TreatsBistros and Cafes:Top Dog (2 Doyles Cove Road)How about a fresh Chihuahua? This dog is steamed or grilled and toppe...
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North Andover – Anne Bradstreet

America's first poet in the New World settled in what is now North Andover. Bradstreet's first book of poetry was published anonymously in England, f...
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North Andover Guide

Where to chow down and shop in North Andover. Ethnic Eateries Bollywood Grill (350 Winthrop Ave)Spice up your night with some curry and cumin while s...
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West Newbury

As editor of Northshore, I'm an ambassador for all that is quaint and charming, and certainly West Newbury has an endearing old-fashioned quality wor...
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Boxford

A tale of two villages ... one communityJANE MERRILL, WHO HAS LIVED  IN BOXFORD FOR 56 YEARS,  SAYS THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN&Aci...
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Gloucester

America's Oldest Seaport Looks Toward Her Futureby ELLEN HIGGINSIT SEEMS AS IF EVERYWHERE YOU TURN IN GLOUCESTER, there is a reminder of its long his...
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The Maritime Man

His Spirit Keeps Fishing Heritage Aliveby REGINA COLEWhen Geoffrey Richon and a small group of people started up the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Cen...