6 Trails for Cold Weather Walks and Hikes North of Boston

With Thanksgiving and the first winter flurries upon us, the icy,cold weather does not mean we need to stay bundled up inside until spring. If you ...

Open for Business: A Boutique Millwork Company Comes to Essex

Up a cobblestone-lined brick pathway and behind an elegant 10-by-10-foot bifold door covered by a steel-supported flat roof, an old warehouse at 6 Do...

Essex’s James Pub & Provisions Serves Up a Savory and Satifying Meal-in-One

I went in for the pies. The James Pub & Provisions, which opened in Essex in the spring of 2024, is the second iteration of a popular Needham ...

True Blue: Serene Hues Complement the Seaside Setting of This Essex Family Home

They looked for a place on the water for years, trying to find the perfect spot for their family of five. “We raised the kids in a suburban neighborh...

Warm and Welcoming: The White Barn in Essex Combines Beautifully Curated Consignment Pieces With New Home Décor

Priscilla Fingleton Moody can always tell when a customer is walking into The White Barn in Essex for the very first time. “They immediately stop,...

Anna Rossi’s Favorite Mother’s Day Picks on the North Shore

Even if your Mother’s Day is tucked between lacrosse games and a wee bit of chaos like it has been for my family the past few years, I hope it is a d...

6 Ways to Celebrate Spring 2025 on the North Shore

It's over. Winter has come to an end, and spring fever is upon us. And the North shore is an ideal place to indulge your desire to celebrate the arri...

Ales Over ALS Fundraiser Returns to Essex With Good Beer for a Good Cause

The 12th annual Ales Over ALS fundraiser – an evening of local beer, delicious food, and beautiful surroundings – is scheduled for November 2 from 3 ...

Popular Dory-Building Class Returns to Essex Shipbuilding Museum

The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum has announced the return of its popular Salt Marsh Dory building class following overwhelming in...

New Arts and Culture Festival to Debut in Essex This Month

Local artists, live music, adorable farm animals, and much more will be taking over the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum as the organ...