By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com Twenty-nine Who Shine will be honored by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education today as a kick off to the 2012 college commencement season. Six students from the NoBo region have been honored for their academic achievement and community service. These awards honor outstanding public college (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com For this week’s Distractions, events are easy on the wallet as our theme is FREE! They will cost you nothing but an adventurer’s attitude. With more spring-like weather arriving this weekend, you have no excuse to not get out and enjoy the NoBo region! Intercollegiate (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com This weekend is a BIG one, as the Patriots take on the Giants in an ’07 season rematch. We’ve been hearing about Gronk’s ankle for the past two weeks, and how he is taking it “day by day.” We’ve seen Deion Branch’s boyish smile all (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com Yes, it’s still winter, and it’s still cold out. And it will be for a couple more months. That doesn’t mean you have to stay inside all day on the couch, ignoring your New Year’s resolutions! The NoBo region always has lots of things to (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today announced more than $5 million in grants to enhance parks and recreational facilities in 10 communities throughout the NoBo region. The grants will fund projects in Chelsea, Everett, Gloucester, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Revere, Salem, and Woburn. “Parks are key resources that strengthen (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – It’s the New Year, and many residents across the Bay State found themselves with an extra day added to Christmas vacation, however, the communities north of Boston were busy celebrating new births and local inaugurals while police were hard at work in Lynn investigating a weekend double-shooting. 1. (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – While it doesn’t necessarily feel like winter has hit, the New Year is upon us. Still looking for something to do? Whether you need to just grab your coat or perhaps get dressed up a bit, visit one of these celebrations to party into the dawn of 2012! (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – As if you’re not busy enough, here’s a few ideas for ways to celebrate the holiday spirit this weekend, rather than get caught up in the mayhem of it all. Take a few hours to enjoy the season, and visit these wonderful NoBo communities. Everett: (more…)
TOPSFIELD – Gloucester resident Peter DeNigris is this year’s winner of the 27th annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, held at the Topsfield Fair this weekend. DeNigris, 55, won the fierce contest with his 1,668.5 pound pumpkin. Second place was awarded Henniker, NH resident Bruce Whittier for his 1,593 (more…)
