November 17, 2023
Matthew Peters stood among family favorites at his family’s farmstand on a blustery November day and prioritized the best parts...
November 8, 2023
The Hill family (Christina, Nina, Tiana, and Ben) enjoyed the Harvest Fest at Rogers Spring Hill Farm. It featured games,...
October 23, 2023
October 3, 2023
Toddler cousins Evelynne (left) and Kinsley were serious about searching for fairies as they rode the hay wagon through the...
September 19, 2023
It took over 40 years for Salem’s Tae-hyok Kim (with the recent help of his granddaughter) to publish his memories...
Purr-fect way to heal hearts …
By Steve Whipple | November 17, 2023
For 44 nights in a row, Emerita’s tears fell to my shoulder. Each night I kneeled by her bed after prayers and held her tightly...
Thanksgiving is a cornucopia of favorite foods, people & activities
By Alison Colby-Campbell
Salem Life Writer | November 17, 2023
If you are lucky, the Thanksgiving holiday sees you seated around a crowded table laden with so many foods that, even if you took only...
Sophisticated, swanky & what a view!
By Alison Colby-Campbell
Salem Life Writer | November 17, 2023
Guests at the Artisan Hotel grand opening looked on in awe from The Rooftop lounge. With a turn of their heads, they simultaneously watched as...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
November 17, 2023
Editor’s note: Austin Willette, 24, of Methuen lost his life Aug. 23 following a car crash on Main Street in Salem after an impacted vehicle...
From Your Library
By Natalie Ducharme, Director | November 17, 2023
November is the anniversary of the Jigsaw Puzzle Collection. As of this writing, there are almost 100 jigsaw puzzles available for circulation. They continue to...
Volunteer of the Year
October 23, 2023
The Chamber honored Jeffrey Marquis as the 2023 Richard E. Landry Volunteer of the Year. Presenting the award is Chamber President Cindi Woodbury.
Businessperson of the Year
October 23, 2023
The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce honored Al Letizio Jr., of A.J. Letizio Sales & Marketing Inc., in Windham as the 2023 William A....
MEMORIES OF HARDSHIP & TRIUMPH ARE TURNED INTO A BOOK
By Alison Colby-Campbell
Salem Life Writer | September 19, 2023
At just 15 years old, Tae-hyok Kim left behind everyone and everything that was familiar to him to make a dangerous solo move from Japanese-occupied...
Dr. Barchus joins Acuity Eyecare
September 19, 2023
Acuity Eyecare in Salem announces that Courtnee Barchus, O.D. has joined the practice and is accepting new patients at their 223 Main St., location. “We...
PREP PAYS OFF FOR NEW PLANNER
By Darrell Halen
Salem Life Writer | July 19, 2023
“I was thrilled to have the opportunity to train him. … We talked a lot, he learned a lot.” Former longtime town planner Ross Moldoff,...
Inside Salem Schools
By Dave Halpin,
Communications/Project Manager for the Salem School District | November 17, 2023
Santa will make his pre-holiday visit to the community at the annual Salem Pride event, Carols and Cocoa, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6-7pm...
Inside Salem Schools
By Dave Halpin,
Communications/Project Manager for the Salem School District | October 23, 2023
The Salem School District is engaging with community members, parents and staff this year to develop a three-year strategic plan. The 10-person core team –...
Haverhill High School celebrates summer internship participants
By Sue-Lynn Leung | October 3, 2023
Haverhill High School celebrated 56 students who participated in various internships over the summer break and provided them with a forum to share the knowledge...
Sacco is new director of admissions at Central Catholic
October 3, 2023
Central Catholic High School has named Haverhill’s Taylor Sacco as its new director of admissions. Sacco, a 2106 graduate of the school, started working at...
Inside Salem Schools
By Dave Halpin,
Communications/Project Manager for the Salem School District | September 19, 2023
Parents will have noticed a slimmeddown version of the typical opening day packets this fall. The Salem School District is transitioning the collection of annual...
Central senior twins honored with National Hispanic Recognition Award
November 17, 2023
Twin sisters from Salem are among four Central Catholic High School students recently honored for their academic accomplishments with the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA)...
Salem stars shine at Central Catholic
By Mike Previte
Salem Life Writer | October 23, 2023
Meet a pair of Salem student-athletes who shine at Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Mass. Girls’ sports - Mary Olsen Upon meeting Central Catholic...
3 CHEERS FOR THE BOYS OF SUMMER!
By Alison Colby-Campbell
Salem Life Writer | September 19, 2023
It was early August and the talk of the town was Salem Youth Baseball. Par28 hosted watch parties as the games were broadcast on ESPN....
History & team’s ‘no-quit’ attitude have football coach feeling positive
By Mike Previte
Salem Life Writer | September 19, 2023
Almost every high school football coach exudes positivity coming into the fall season. In the case of Salem High School head coach Steve Abraham, there...
A baseball coach for the ages passes away
By Mike Previte
Salem Life Writer | August 21, 2023
On July 12, Salem lost a sports giant. One who only comes along once in a generation. One who had a profound influence on others...
Then & Now
by Doug Seed | November 17, 2023
December ’23 Brady Avenue’s Mountain View Farm, once known as the old Smiley Smith place, was purchased by John Turner in 1898. John’s family and...
Looking Back
By Doug Seed | November 17, 2023
Did you know that Pelham Road was moved in 1960? It was moved a long way. Few people remember the original alignment of Pelham Road...
SPEAKING OF ART
By Patricia J. Bruno | November 17, 2023
As winter closes in, many of us find comfort in a hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. And while we might be inclined...
MEMORIES OF HAVERHILL
by Zib Drelich | November 8, 2023
Anyone of my generation or older may have noticed that we have lost the numerous neighborhood pharmacies and drugstores that once could be found throughout...
ART OF HAVERHILL
by Patricia J. Bruno | November 8, 2023
“I have the best job in the world,” says Kate LaRosa as she sits comfortably creating in her home art studio, accompanied by her two...