Merrimack Valley
40 stories this week
Bridges · Also West Newbury · Oct 3
The Middle Street bridge has reopened, restoring the crossing between Newburyport and neighboring West Newbury.
Officials said motorists crossed the bridge last week and that it marked the first time vehicles had used the crossing since 2018. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for next week.
Reported by The Daily News of Newburyport
Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reported that Greater Newburyport was hit by a weekend-long nor’easter that lasted more than 48 hours, producing high winds and periods of torrential rain.
Roads · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that a troubling intersection in Newburyport has received a paint job.
Community Events · Oct 3
The Daily News of Newburyport reports the Newburyport Chocolate Tour is returning for the 23rd time and is coming back Saturday in Newburyport. The newspaper published the information on Oct. 1, 2026.
Local History · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport published an article on September 29, 2026, describing Spartina patens, commonly known as salt marsh hay.
Local Organizations · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport has an outdoor labyrinth on its grounds.
Community Events · Sep 30
The Daily News of Newburyport reports a Moseley Woods Community Forum is planned for Saturday, Oct. 10, with activities scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the pavilion in Moseley Woods in Newburyport.