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No Fireworks Expected at Whittier BridgeContinued on page 3

REGIONAL – Bridget Keefe is surprised that Hollywood does not shoot more films in Newburyport and other North Shore cities and towns.

Keefe, who grew up in Exeter, NH and now lives in Amesbury, recently worked as a production designer and impromptu location scout on the film, The Last Poker Game, starring Academy Award winner Martin Landau and Paul Sorvino.

The film, which was shot in Newburyport, was written and directed by Howard Weiner with the Long Road Films. It features two elderly men, a Jewish doctor and an Italian gambler and womanizer, who strike up an unusual friendship and come to terms with life in an assisted living residence.

The crew scouted locations along the North Shore, looking at 10 or 11 assisted living facilities. Keefe took them around Newburyport, which was not initially on the list of potential sites, showing them downtown, the waterfront, Plum Island and places like The Grog tavern.

“Newburyport is the perfect quintessential New England town,” Keefe said. With the Merrimack River and downtown brick buildings, “it is so New England

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REGIONAL – Ernie Monroe, the MassDOT resident engineer for the $300 million John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge replacement, carries a video around on his tablet of a recent detonation similar to the one being planned for three concrete foundations that support the old bridge.

Monroe likes to play the video not because it is dramatic with rocks flying through the air. Just the opposite.

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Monroe, a 36-year veteran bridge builder, and his team came to Amesbury City Hall last week “to put everyone at ease” about the planned denotation, scheduled for November, of three of the four pilings that currently support the old bridge on Interstate 95 over the Merrimack River.

“No fireworks,” he said. “Nothing is going to fly in the air.”

MassDOT has filed with the cities of Amesbury and Newburyport for permits to blow the bridge

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The old and new Whittier Bridge Photo by Stewart Lytle

the center of the screen. A few seconds into the video a small wake, no larger than

what a small motor boat might cause, rolls from the foundation toward the river bank. Surfers who had come hoping to catch a big wave left disappointed, he said.

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Holy Family Hospital Named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for 2016 Again

“Our hospital has been compared with over 4,500 hospitals nationwide and named one of America’s Top 100 hospitals; what an accomplishment on the part of our hard working physicians and staff,” said Holy Family Hospital President Joseph Roach. “Those of us who work at Holy Family Hospital know the health care delivered here is high quality. We see it every day. To have people outside the hospital look at our data and determine that the quality of our care is among the top 2 percent in the nation - for the second year in a row, is an honor. I am very proud.”

Recipients of the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ stand out among the rest in overall clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of care.

Healthgrades reports that during the 2016 study period (2012-2014), these hospitals showed superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 of the most common inpatient conditions and procedures —as measured by objective performance data (risk-adjusted mortality and in-hospital complications).

“The Healthgrades analysis shows that not all hospitals perform equally, so it is important that consumers do their homework when selecting

On Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 Madison Park Technical Vocational High School (Roxbury, MA) and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School (Haverhill, MA) were crowned first place winners at the annual The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational F o u n d a t i o n ’ s ( M R A E F ) Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational (PSI).

The high school culinary and management competition showcases the talent of the area’s future chefs and restaurateurs. Madison Park won the culinary portion, while Whittier won the management portion. The winning teams will now represent the state of Massachusetts at the National ProStart Invitational, held in Dallas, Texas from April 29 - May 1, 2016. In addition to the National Competition, the first, second and third place finishers were awarded

Whittier Tech is One School to Take Home First Place in Annual MRAEF ProStart Competition

Gather up a team and join us on Friday, March 4 for Mini-Golf in the Rowley Public Library!

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“This was an exciting competition from the outset. All of the teams were very competitive and their hard work was evident. Madison Park and Whittier will be great representatives of Massachusetts and the MRA at the National Competition,” said Bob Luz, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.

The win was particularly special for Madison Park, as this is the school’s first year in the ProStart program. “It is very rare for schools in their first year to even compete, never mind take home the gold. The entire City of Boston should be proud to honor Madison Park, the first Boston school to join and compete in ProStart,” Luz added.

Held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA, the day-long

competitions ran simultaneously as a live audience and representatives from colleges and universities from across the country looked on. Culinary students were asked to exhibit their knife and chicken fabrication skills before preparing a three course meal in an hour, complete with recipes, recipe cost and menu pricing. Management teams were asked to develop a proposal for a new restaurant concept including: defining the concept and developing a menu and marketing plan supported by a written proposal, verbal presentation and visual display.

The panel of expert judges who volunteered their time and expertise were some of the state’s most celebrated executive chefs and restaurateurs including Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Nick Calias of the Colonnade Hotel, Jose Duarte of Taranta Restaurant,

Remon Karian of Fiorella’s and Pat Bando of Boston College Dining.

“Our students work incredibly hard preparing for the PSI. The students and teachers spend many hours practicing, including after school, on weekends and during school vacations. We are very proud of all of our schools competing and are so happy for Madison Park and Whittier,” said Stacey Sawyer, Director of the MRAEF.

ProStart Graduate and Boston Chef Chris Coombs was on hand to announce and honor the winners. In the culinary competition, Whittier also finished second with Tri-County Regional (Franklin) finishing third, while on the Management side Greater Lowell Vocational School finished second and Tri-County Regional came in third.

For more information on the MRA and the MRAEF, visit www.themassrest.org

Holy Family Hospital has received the Healthgrades 2016 America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ for the second year in a row.

This distinctions place Holy Family Hospital in the top 2% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

a hospital,” said Evan Marks, chief strategy officer, Healthgrades. “Those hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades distinction have demonstrated a commitment to exceptional clinical quality care over an extended period of time.”

After analyzing three years of data from 2012 through 2014, Healthgrades determined, that as a group, recipients of the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ had a 26.4% lower risk adjusted mortality rate across 19 procedures and conditions, where in-hospital mortality was the clinical outcome, compared to all other hospitals.

Healthgrades determined that during this same period, if all other hospitals performed at the same level as America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ recipients, across the 19 procedures and conditions, 172,626 lives could potentially have been saved. For example, patients treated at a hospital that has achieved the America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ had, on average, a 29.3% lower risk of dying from heart failure than if treated at a hospital that did not receive the award.

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The first two pilings to be blown up are in Amesbury. The third is in Newburyport. The plan is to place just enough explosives underwater at low tide to split the large concrete pilings so they can be broken up into manageable size pieces and hauled away on a barge. During the three days it takes to blow up the pilings, traffic on the new Whittier Bridge a few hundred feet away will not even notice that the denotations are happening, Monroe said.

Ray Allen, compliance officer with the state fire marshal, agreed. “This is not a lot of explosives,” he said.

State regulations governing detonations are strict, said Allen, who is working with the Amesbury Fire Department. “I don’t see any problems. It is a go.”

The three pilings will be taken down to below the low tide water line, hollowed out and filled with explosives. They will be wrapped with a chain link fence and a bubble curtain, a heavy fabric to protect the fish.

“We have blasted many concrete structures with greater quantities of explosive and at closer distances than this project, and with no resulting damage,” the explosive demolition

plan compiled by Omega Demolition Corp. states. “We feel we have adequate distances to safely blast with no adverse effects to the surrounding area.”

Piling No. 1, closest to the Newburyport side of the river, will be demolished by excavating equipment.

In place of the large concrete foundations for the old bridge, the supports for the new bridge are much thinner and should have less impact in the river.

MassDOT is also planning to blast rock further north to create a ground water swale between the north and south bound lanes. Several condominiums are close to the highway and would be inside a 250-foot blast zone.

For these homes, MassDOT will conduct surveys before and after the blasting and fix any cracked walls and foundations caused by the explosives.

“All your concerns will be addressed. We don’t run away from anything,” Monroe said. Allen agreed, predicting that it was unlikely that the blasts will cause damage to homes.

One woman, who lives in a condo near the highway, said she was concerned that the blasting north of the bridge would cause damage to her home. “It requires a leap of faith,” she said.

Another neighbor, who has experienced some earlier rock blasting near her home, said there was more anxiety before the detonation than during or after it.

The neighbors in general were supportive of MassDOT’s work on replacing the bridge.

The bridge replacement project, which is expected to be completed by August 2017, may cause local residents more problems when it closes Evans Place in Amesbury for two days, March 15 and 16, so the crews can dismantle the top portion of the old bridge. Traffic on the road along the river will be diverted and is likely to cause delays.

Monroe said drivers who use Evans Place, Main Street and adjoining roads are already being informed about the closures.

If it seems the bridge replacement project is taking longer than initially projected, you are right. The project deadline has been extended by 305 days, Monroe said. He blamed two usually icy winters and a weak concrete in the bridge over Highway 110 that had to be replaced instead of repaired.

So far, Walsh-McCourt JV1, the contractor with MassDOT, is on schedule, Monroe said, and is not subject to the $3,500 a day late fee.

to me. Every camera angle was beautiful.”

A key reason for selecting Newburyport for the film was the new Avita assisted living facility. The crew was able to set up in an empty wing of the residential facility for Alzheimer’s patients that opened last February.

“The people at Avita were great, especially (executive director) Gerry Gallin ” Keefe said.

Weiner, a neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, knew about Newburyport. Producer Marshall Johnson had visited the city once for a wedding and had eaten at Bob’s Lobster on the Plum Island Turnpike. But it was Keefe who drove the crew around the city, pointing out possible sites, including Atkinson Common, one of her favorite parks.

Working with a film company called Long Road could well be the title of a film about Keefe’s career path as she worked her way into steady employment in the challenging business.

An Exeter High School graduate, Keefe knew early that she wanted to work in films. She thought, like many people, that the only jobs in film were producer, director and actor. She decided she would become an actress and went to Chicago and New York City to audition.

“I quickly realized that I was a little camera shy.” She was given a part as a waitress, but was so nervous saying

North Shore a Great Place to Shoot FilmsContinued from page 1 her one line: “Anything else?” that she

was shaking.She tried working in sales and

marketing, but “I could not do the 9 to 5 cubicle gig,” she said.

That is when she gave up and went home broke to live with her mother.

Then life changed. At a lunch with friends, she heard that a Cameron Diaz film being shot nearby was looking for extras. She met and liked Diaz, but more importantly she struck up a friendship with several of the crew behind the camera.

The crew members, short handed on their next film, invited her to join them in dressing the sets on a film, Tell Tale, being shot in Rhode Island.

The supervisor, known in the business as the “lead man,” asked her if she had her own tools, knew how to use them and did she have a car. She followed her father Tom Keefe’s advice and said yes. She lied that she had a car or tools. So before showing up on the set, she borrowed her father’s truck and tools and took a tutorial from her brother, TJ, on how to use a power drill.

She said working on the set was a disaster. “I didn’t even know how to hang a picture.” But she followed her father’s advice again and never stop moving. After the first week, she was asked to stay on for the rest of the production.

That was eight years ago. She has now worked on 25 films, plus commercials and television shows, and made a lot of friends, who help

her move from one project to the next.

She believes the old Woody Allen adage that 90 percent of success is showing up, but the rest is making and keeping friends.

Keefe has been offered the chance to work in front of the camera, but always turned it down. She prefers the art department, creating sets that she believes are so important to the film that they are like a separate character. She loves decorating and practices interior decorating on the side.

She also likes living and working in Massachusetts, but worries that Gov. Charlie Baker may succeed in eliminating or reducing the incentives offered to film production companies.

Baker proposed that the state kill the tax credits for the film industry. The film tax credit, with some exceptions, pays for 25 percent of wages and production expenses for films, commercials, and TV shows shot in Massachusetts. Those productions also do not have to pay sales taxes.

Critics of the incentives say the costs outweigh the benefits to the state economy.

Keefe disagrees. “The incentives are hugely important to the state.” They allow her and thousands of others to live and work in Massachusetts and provide revenue to the businesses in towns like Newburyport.

“Without (the incentives),” she said, “no films would be shot here.”

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ANTIQUE FLEA MARKETFabulous dealers set up at the Antique

Flea Market at the Elks Hall on Rt. 108 (282 Durham Rd.) in Dover, NH. Wednesday, March 2nd from 8am-1pm. It is an amazing experience that will bring back fond memories. Always showing wonderful merchandise. From country and primitives, ephemera and books, to costume jewelry, tools, coins and the unique. The next one after that is Wednesday, April 6th 8-1pm. Like us on Facebook at: Dover Antique Flea Market, New Hampshire. For more information call 603-770-1994.

HATHA YOGA Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

THE ROBOTS ARE COMINGLower Meeting House, First

Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., 7-8pm. Richard Mullen will present a look at how technology will change the world as we know it. Robots will provide assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. Solar, wind, wave, and water will be the energy of the near future making coal, oil, and gas obsolete. Driverless cars and trucks will disrupt employment and change the way we live our daily lives. But, will the impact be positive or negative? Were the Luddites right? Should we fight against or embrace a robotic future? How will robots affect a minimum wage target of $15 per hour? How will world economics adapt to a fossil free energy supply? TLocal Poverty Matters is sponsored by Pennies for Poverty and the FRS Social Action Committee. The program is free and open to the

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3rd

RAISED ON IRISH SONGS AND STORIES

On Thursday, March 3 from 7:00-8:00 join us at the Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St, Amesbury for “Raised on Irish Songs and Stories” with Paul Carroll. Join us for a timely evening of Irish music and tales with balladeer Paul Carroll. A renowned Dublin minstrel, Paul will recall the lush green fields of Ireland to prepare us for Saint Patrick’s Day. Paul grew up in Dublin during the ballad boom of the sixties where the pubs were packed with folk singers and ballad groups. It is there that he found a love for the music and songs that were to be part of his life. Space is limited, call 978-388-8148 or go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org to sign up.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4th

MINI-GOLF All are invited for a day of Mini-

Golf at the Rowley Public Library. Friday, March 4, which is an early release day in the Triton Regional School District, the Rowley Library will be transformed into a miniature golf course. Tee times can be reserved by calling 978-948-2850, or drop in and we will fit you in. Sign up yourself or get a team together. Thanks to the sponsorship of the Friends of the Rowley Public Library, the only ‘greens fee’ is a donation for the Rowley Food Pantry.

SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTYGeorgetown Theatre Workshop

(GTW) presents Sex Please, We’re Sixty by Michael and Susan Parker. Sex Please, We’re Sixty, directed by Eva Toscano and produced by Carol Young, will be performed at the Perley School on 51 North Street, Georgetown, MA on March 4th and 5th. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. except for the Feb. 28th show, which is a matinee beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00. Seniors and Students may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $7.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by logging in to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org. Credit cards now accepted. Patrons can call Sue Clohecy at 978-352-6367 to reserve tickets. For ticket prices and more information, go to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org or find Georgetown Theatre Workshop on Facebook.

NEF TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

The NEF will hold their popular 6th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament fundraiser on Friday, March 4th at 6 pm at Newburyport City Hall to benefit the Newburyport

Public Schools. This event is open to the public, and spectator friendly, however ticket purchases required to play (and win!) in the tournament. Grand Prize of $1,000 to the top finisher. Professional dealers and seating is limited. Early registrants receive a complimentary gift certificate to Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at www.NewburyportEF.org/poker. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $500 - $2,500 and tax deductible. To discuss sponsorship options or for more event information, contact Kevin Fruh at [email protected] .

SATURDAY, MARCH 5th

MERRIMACK RIVER EAGLE FESTIVAL

Celebrate the seasonal return of bald eagles to the Merrimack Valley with the tenth annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival! In the deep winter of February, when everything else is frozen and asleep, the Newburyport area along the river is alive with the spectacular sight of wintering bald eagles flying, fishing, and sitting in the sun. Staff and volunteers from Joppa Flats and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge help visitors find eagles and other winter specialties and answer questions about behaviors and habitats. Visit eagle hot spots at your own speed or go on an eagle tour to see birds in the wild; come indoors for nature activities or to see an up-close view of rehabilitated hawks and owls. Sat, Mar 05, 2016; 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Various locations in Newburyport and Amesbury, including Newburyport City Hall, Joppa Flats Education Center, and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Center. Free. No preregistration required. $5 donation per person requested for van tours. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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sugaring season gets underway at Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. Sugaring tours will run on Saturdays and Sundays, on March 5 & 6 and March 12 & 13 at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. On a one-hour naturalist-guided tour, learn how to identify a sugar maple tree, observe tapping and sap collection methods, discover how sap becomes syrup in the sugarhouse, and get a sweet taste of the final product. Rain or shine. Warm up after your tour by the woodstove in the barn, where homemade soup and baked goods, maple sugar candy, other maple products, and the sanctuary’s own maple syrup, are available for sale. Tour fee: $10/adults, $8/children (Mass Audubon members: $9/adults, $7/children). Children under 3 are free and should be in a backpack. Advance registration is required. Call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You’ll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! Fri, Mar 05, 2016; 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: adult, $8/child, $7. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

FLUTE CHOIRS IN CONCERT

The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras will present their Flute Choirs in a free community concert on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The concert begins at 3:00 PM at the Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 East Common Street. Free Admission. For more information, visit www.nmyo.org or call (978) 309-9833.

THE PARTY!A Silver Soirée - The Firehouse’s

Annual Fundraiser Event on Saturday, March 5th at 6:00 PM at The Blue Ocean Even Center, Salisbury Beach. $75/per person; $650/table of ten. For more info please call the Box Office at 978-462-7336 or visit online at www.firehouse.org

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BIRDING THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COAST

During our program, we will explore the Great Bay, the largest saltwater bay on the east coast--an excellent place to see waterfowl and a reliable place for wintering bald eagles. From the Great Bay, we will work our way south along the coast, stopping at New Castle near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye Harbor State Park, and many other very productive sites. Throughout our New Hampshire adventure, we expect to see large numbers of loons, grebes, diving and dabbling ducks, and wintering gulls. Sun, Mar 06, 2016 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult, $50. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Winter is prime time to see harbor seals from the beach! We’ll begin at Joppa Flats Education Center, where we’ll learn about seals and safety. Then, we’ll fill our thermoses and head over to Salisbury Beach State Reservation to watch these charismatic creatures through our scopes and binoculars. Sun, Mar 06, 2016 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult, $50. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES: BENEDICT ARNOLD AND THE MEN OF NEWBURYPORT: FOLLOWING THEIR FOOTSTEPS

Sunday, March 6, 2:00pm, Newburyport Public Library. Join us for the fourth and final presentation in a lecture series celebrating Newburyport’s history. On the 19th

of September, 1775, 1100 farmers, soldiers, merchants, teachers, laborers and more gathered at Newburyport to leave on ten ships for a secret, bold attack on Quebec City. Led by Benedict Arnold, before he became the infamous turncoat, in a plan concocted by Arnold and George Washington shortly after the battle of Bunker Hill. Had the plan worked, there likely would have been no Revolutionary War, and certainly 14 – not 13 – states in a new United States of America. 200 year later, in 1975, one of the biggest celebrations ever took place in Newburyport, reenacting that event. 240 years later, in 2015, Jack Santos and Astrid Lorentzson put on their hiking boots on their feet, and their kayaks in their car, in an attempt to follow Arnold’s trail through Maine., join Jack and Astrid to discover what they found… All are welcome to this free event!

MONDAY, MARCH 7th

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Belleville Roots Music presents Dervish in concert at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport on Friday, March 18th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 day of show/$10 children 18 and under. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit:www.bellevilleroots.org. Dervish concert performances of traditional Irish music are a myriad of tones and moods ranging from high energy tunes, played with fluidity and intuitiveness, to beautifully measured songs, from charming lyrics of life and love, to inspiring melodies that lift the audiences from their seats. Dervish is composed of the hauntingly charismatic vocals of Cathy Jordan, who brings her stories to the songs and her interaction with the audience draws people into the music in a way very few performers can, and the

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AMESBURY - Mark LaPointe will present a music presentation called “ The Irish Volunteer” at the Amesbury Public Library on Monday, March 28 at 5:30. This is a historical presentation told through song of the Irish immigration to America and their proud service within the ranks of the Union Army during the American Civil War. It is performed in period uniform and uses period instrumentation. A slide show of images accompanies the music as well. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or [email protected]. You can register online at www.amesburylibrary.org This program is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY – Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, March 12th - 9AM-1PM. 146 Main Street, Amesbury. Rock Church/First United Methodist Church. Support James Place Non-Profit Out-of-School Program. 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go towards the Summer Field Trip Fund (978) 834 - 3009

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church is hosting a Self Defense Class on Saturday, March 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the church gym at 37 Market Street, Amesbury MA. Sifu Scott Tarbell is an experienced Martial Arts Instructor and a member of Market Street Baptist who will donated his time to help raise money towards our building fund loan. A suggested donation fee of $10 will be collected. No sign up is needed. Please arrive a few minutes early and wear comfy clothing. Parking is available behind the church or in the Provident Bank parking lot.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Library also has two ongoing book clubs that meet once a month. The Wednesday evening book club will next meet on March 9 at 6:30 to discuss “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Reading Glasses book club for 20 and 30something adults will next meet at Flatbread in Amesbury on March 30 at 7:30 to discuss “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan. No sign up is required for either book club and books are available for check out at the library, 149 Main St, Amesbury.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Introducing 3B Senior Fitness (Balance, Bones and Brain) - EVERYONE can successful get fit with this class. What is it? It is a fun and high energy class developed to improve balance, increase bone density through strength training and improve cognition with trivia questions and brain games. All this along with great music to keep you motivated. You are guaranteed to make friends, laugh and get the most efficient workout without evening realizing it! If you’re ready to have fun and fitness all wrapped up in one class, be sure to register today. This innovate class is held5pm-every Wednesday at the Amesbury COA68 Elm St! Cost is $3 per class. Open to everyone. Please contact Doreen Brothers, MA LSW with questions 978-388-8138.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are holding their book sale bonanza on March 11th - 16th at the Georgetown Peabody Library. Hours are as follows: Friday 3:00 - 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday 2:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, and Wednesday 2:00 - 8:00 pm. There will be a wide variety of hardcover and paperback books available; prices are $2 hardcover, $1 large paperback, $0.50 small paperback, 3 for $1 children’s books. Saturday is Teachers and Children’s Day with free coccoa and cookies and a reading hour. Teachers get a bag of books for $5. Monday is Senior Day, with free coffee and muffins. All books $1. Wednesday is a bag sale. Books will be sold for $6.00 a bag. A raffle will also be held with themed book bags and beautiful birdhouses. Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs, such as children’s events and museum passes. For more information, email the Friends at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Please join us for the following FREE programs at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St. in Groveland, MA (next to the town hall): March 7th: Nova consultant Bill Sargent will be speaking in the library’s meeting room from 6:30-7:30 p.m. He will be discussing “Plum Island, 4000 years on a Barrier Beach”. Bill, who has written a lot of books is also open to talk about his other titles, too! March 14th: Psyanka: The History and Love of Ukrainian Easter Eggs Library assistant Kati Bourque will entertain us with stories behind this centuries old tradition! Katie’s talk includes a demonstration on how to make these lovely eggs. Children 10 & up, accompanied with an adult may attend as well. For further information, please contact us at 978-372-1732 or go on our website: www.langleyadamslib.org

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - The Friends of Veasey Memorial Park is pleased to announce they will be holding their annual indoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 12, 2016 between 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Crafters, Antique Vendors or folks just cleaning out are all welcome. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure! Tables are available to rent and may be reserved with a $10.00 deposit by calling 978-376-6779 or e-mail [email protected]. 8 ft. tables are $30.00, 6 ft. tables are $25.00 and 4 ft. tables are $20.00.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Elementary School Second Community Forum - Join us on March 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Ipswich Town Hall Room A, 25 Green St. for the second community forum on the progress of the elementary school building project and to add your voice to the conversation about educational and facility priorities. The process of designing a new and/or renovated elementary school for the Ipswich community offers an exciting opportunity to create a learning environment that will serve our students and families for years to come. The Town, through the School Committee, is scheduled to make a decision on grade configuration on March 23. Your input is important. Join in the Discussion. More information is available at www.ipswichsbc.org

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Polished, a Preventative Dental Care Program, will be at the Ipswich Town Hall, Room C, 25 Green Street on Wednesday, April 20th from 9am- 5pm providing free dental screenings, cleanings, sealants and fluoride for children by appointment only. Adults can also receive screenings and cleanings for $49. For questions and to schedule an appointment call/text Ellen Gould at 508-237-5378 or email [email protected]. The Ipswich Public Health Department, in conjunction with the Ipswich Public Schools, brings this program to you to provide our community with preventative dental care. To learn more about this program please visit www.polishedteeth.com

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - First Parish Church of Newbury is hosting the Soggy Po Boys on Friday, March 18th at 7:30 PM. They will perform a repertoire of New Orleans standards, spirituals, contemporary music and swing tunes. Dancing in the aisles is encouraged! Advance tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2226702 for $19 or at the door for $20. First Parish is located at 20 High Rd., Newbury. This concert is part of a series sponsored by the Institute for Savings and all proceeds will go toward the restoration of the church building.

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As passengers from all around looked back at my row to see what all the racket was, it reinforced many of the concepts I had learned over the weekend. Sleep apnea is a chronic disease. Just as a diabetic would not travel without their medication, people with a diagnosed sleep disorder should be treating their condition even when they are away.

Before my row-mate fell asleep he admitted to me that he was exhausted because of the poor sleep he had gotten over the weekend. In addition to not bringing his CPAP machine with him, he also said his weekend had been filled with fine food and drink. Drinking, especially within a few hours of sleep, has a strong negative influence on the airway. No wonder he was exhausted. In addition, the comorbidities associated with airway obstruction, such as hypertension and stroke, are also reason for concern.

Your sleep impacts every aspect of your health and daily life. Sleeping well helps you look, feel and perform your best. But a sleep problem can be harmful to your health and well-being. Two of the most common sleep problems are snoring and sleep apnea. Just because you snore does not mean you have sleep apnea, although snoring is a sign of a potential problem. A sleep problem can only be diagnosed

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reasons people end up in a sleep lab are complaints of excessive snoring from a bed partner or poor sleep and exhaustion of either the bed partner or the patient. Many couples have not slept together in the same room for years because of this.

As I have discussed before in previous columns, CPAP therapy is currently the best treatment for sleep apnea. However, statistically, 50% or so of people are unable to use the machine due to general intolerance. Research has proven that oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Next week I will be continuing on this topic to give you some more information from my trip to Charleston. In addition, I will be providing a quick test for you to determine if you, or someone next to you, are at risk for sleep apnea. Sleep well.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

I spent last weekend in Charleston, South Carolina at a meeting put on by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. I had never been to Charleston, and although I didn’t have time to explore much of the area, I am looking forward to a return trip. Charleston is a beautiful city with a rich cultural history. I highly recommend it as a destination to visit.

On my return flight Sunday night, I sat next to a 55-year old man who had been in South Carolina on business. We chatted a bit before the plane took off about what the both of us had been doing over the weekend. When I told him the purpose of my trip he immediately told me that he had sleep apnea and wore a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine at night. However, he also mentioned that he did not bring his apparatus with him when he traveled because of the inconvenience. Before the plane lifted off the ground he was asleep and snoring loud enough to cause turbulence while the plane was ascending.

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Developments will be required to have a full-time, onsite service coordinator and a part-time, onsite wellness nurse to make assessments and coordinate care and support services.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whatever decisions you’re faced with this week, rely on your strong Aries instincts, and base them on your honest feelings, not necessarily on what others might expect you to do.TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Your sensitive Taurean spirit is pained by what you feel is an unwarranted attack by a miffed colleague. But your sensible self should see it as proof that you must be doing something right.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) More fine-tuning might be in order before you can be absolutely certain that you’re on the right track. Someone close to you might offer to help. The weekend favors family get-togethers.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The week continues to be a balancing act ‘twixt dreaming and doing. But by week’s end, you should have a much better idea of what you actually plan to do and how you plan to do it.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Changing your plans can be risky, but it can also be a necessary move. Recheck your facts before you act. Tense encounters should ease by midweek, and all should be well by the weekend. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might still be trying to adjust to recent changes. But things should improve considerably as you get to see some positive results. An uneasy personal matter calls for more patience.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Congratulations. Your good intentions are finally recognized, and long-overdue appreciation should follow. Keep working toward improvements wherever you think they’re necessary.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 2) Try to look at your options without prejudging any of them. Learn the facts, and then make your assessments. Spend the weekend enjoying films, plays and musical events.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone might want to take advantage of the Sagittarian’s sense of fair play. But before you ride off to right what you’ve been told is a wrong, be sure of your facts.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might be surprised to learn that not everyone agrees with your ideas. But this can prove to be a good thing. Go over them and see where improvements can be made.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) After taking advice on a number of matters in recent months, expect to be called on to return the gesture. And, by the way, you might be surprised at who makes the request.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Reassure everyone concerned that a change of mind isn’t necessarily a change of heart. You might still want to pursue a specific goal, but feel a need to change the way you’ll get there.BORN THIS WEEK: You are able to make room in your heart for others, and that makes you a very special person in their lives.

dazzling virtuosity of award-winning instrumentalists like Liam Kelly on flute/whistles, Shane Mitchell on accordion, Brian McDonagh on mandolin and Michael Holmes on bouzouki. Tickets are available at Dyno Records, 1 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA, at the Belleville Congregational Church office on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings from 9 to 1, the Belleville Thrift Shop on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 to noon, or online at www.MKTix.com/bc or if available, at the door.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9th

WHO WAS THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSTON?

Wednesday, March 9: “Who Was Thomas Wentworth Higginson?” First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. Brown bag lunch at noon, program at 1pm. Thomas Wentworth Higginson was the minister of the First Religious Society from 1847 to 1849. The program is free and open to the public.

STARGAZING AND NIGHT HIKE: THE LAST MOON OF

WINTERHave you ever wondered why we

name full moons and how stars became constellations? Join us for fun nocturnal activities, storytelling in the backyard of Joppa Flats Education Center, and a starry walkabout to a nearby open field. We’ll start off indoors with pizza to fuel us up for a family-friendly walk under the Crow Moon! Wed, Mar 09, 2016 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult, $17; child, $14. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLEThe Civil War Roundtable of the

Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday March 9th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Bill Hallett will speak on the “The C.S.S. Shenandoah and the Civil War.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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R O W L E Y : Incredible ocean views. Ipswich Bay, Little Neck, Sandy Point, Plum Island and beyond. Only a short walk to Pavillion beach and park. The over two dozen windows gives this home a warm sun filled feel. The second floor addition, completed in 2008 is simply spectacular. Features lots of windows with spectacular views and a composite deck overlooking the ocean will take your breath away. This second floor also features a gas fireplace, half bath, ceiling fans and office area. Mud room opens to a wood burning fireplace in living room. Kitchen and a small room (with great views as well) that could be used as a sitting room or even a dining room are on the first floor. Master bedroom has a huge walk in closet. Big front to back trex deck into a nice backyard with a big shed. Carport and parking for 3-4 other cars. One of a kind views, one of a kind home. Septic system has passed Title V. $499,900. Call John at 978 835-2573 for more information.

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Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price

16 Fairview Ave, Amesbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 137 $215,000 $190,000 $220,00032 Birchmeadow Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Raised Ranch 97 $244,999 $252,000 $250,00017 Whittier Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 3 $279,900 $280,000 $279,90026 Warehouse Ln, Rowley 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 134 $305,000 $295,000 $305,00072 Congress St, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Victorian 254 $304,900 $295,000 $324,9008 Perkins St, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Bungalow 86 $325,000 $325,000 $325,00020 James Rd, Ipswich 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Split Entry 26 $349,900 $393,837 $349,90042 Georgetown Rd, W Newbury 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 115 $359,000 $340,000 $385,0007 Hardy Terr, Georgetown 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Raised Ranch 13 $399,777 $410,000 $399,7773 Hill St, Topsfield 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 62 $452,400 $480,000 $452,40018 Merrill St, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Greek Revival 134 $460,000 $455,000 $489,5004 G, Newburyport/Plum Island 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 223 $374,000 $332,500 $529,0004 Arthur Welch Dr, Newburyport 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 250 $634,900 $630,000 $749,900

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of rewards! Another mystery box will be raffled for Mothers, Lovers, and Others in honor of Mother’s Day! We are offering the chance to pre-bid on some of our auction items through Bidding for Good prior to the in-person live and silent auctions!! The online portion of the auction will be held from Monday, April 16 through Sunday, May 1, 2016 at www.biddingforgood.com/OpportunityWorks. High bids from many of the online auction items will be transferred to the live and silent auctions on May 7. You may view the item details on the site in April. For more details, please visit our website www.opportunityworks.org or go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OpportunityWorks.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - March Madness is taking place all month long at the Belleville Church Thrift Shop (open Wed and Sat from 9 - 12 AM) at 300 High Street, Newburyport. Fill a bag of clothing for only $5. New clothes are being added all month long, so come and get your great deals.

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ROWLEY - The next All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. The scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. The Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. The Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. The paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Non-perishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry. The paper drives for the rest of the year are as follows: 14- May -16, 09- July -16, 10- September -16, 12- November -16.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Sponsored By Friends Of The Rowley Senior Center - 8th Annual Craft, Yard, & Bake Sale on Sat. May 14, 2016 from 9am-3pm at the Rowley Town Commons (Rain date: Sunday, May 15, 2016) Public Space Rental Just $20.00. Baked Good Donations are Needed & Appreciated! Everyone is Welcome. Antique Seekers & Shoppers your time to treasure hunt for a bargain or baked goods…Crafters, & “Downsizers” …Time to earn some money on your special attic treasures…Call: Rowley Senior Center, 978-948-7637

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBUARY COA - Dr. Dan’s Seminar - Natural Healing with Nutrition on Thursday, March 10th, at Noon. Dr. Alia Elias, N.D. Lic. Ac. of Dr. Dan’s office, will discuss the benefits of following: Traditional versus Modern Diets, along with strategies for transitioning to nutrient-dense foods and utilizing local resources. Discussion also includes nutritional support for digestive issues, thyroid health, and hormonal balancing. Learn about the common stressors that cause symptoms of poor health, and the proper nutrients to bring the body back into balance. Dr. Alia is a naturopath and licensed acupuncturist at Dr. Dan’s Natural Healing Center in Newburyport. She possesses a wealth of experience in the practice of Naturopathic medicine, Nutrition and Acupuncture. Please call us to reserve your spot 978-462-2412.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY- The Winner’s Circle Running Club’s 35th Annual April Fool’s 4 Mile Road Race will be run on Saturday April 2, 2016 at the Winner’s Circle in Salisbury, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross and Breast Cancer Research. Founded in 1982 by the Winner’s Circle Running Club, the April Fool’s 4 Mile Road Race has been providing donations to select regional charities for 34 years. The race is on a flat, fast USATF certified course which attracts top runners. A fun atmosphere makes the early spring event inviting to all. A field size near 1000 runners is once again expected for the 2016 event. Income beyond event expenses from the 2016 running of the April Fool’s 4 Mile Road Race will be donated to the American Red Cross and Dana-Farber Breast Cancer Research. All sponsors will be acknowledged on the WCRC website and on banners displayed at the Winner’s Circle during the pre and post-race activities. Contact Information - Race Directors: Patricia Lavoie 978-290-1797 [email protected] - Daniel Maguire 978-420-8595 - [email protected]. The Winner’s Circle Running Club, 211 Elm Street (Rt. 110), Salisbury. [email protected] www.runthecircle.org

------------------------------------------------------------SEABROOK - Vendors wanted for an indoor yard sale to be held Sat. March 12 at The Trinity United Church parish hall in Seabrook, NH. Contact (978)-994-0734 or e-mail to [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield is offering a unique five-session course beginning March 15: Environmental Gardening. The class will meet on five Tuesday mornings, March 15-April 12, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the sanctuary. Learn how to transform your landscape into an ecologically friendly environment using native plants to support wildlife in this comprehensive course taught by Catherine Carney-Feldman, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, Master Gardener, and Owner of Shamrock Acres Landscape Design in Ipswich. Topics include everything a beginner to advanced gardener needs to know about selecting plants, designing, and implementing a beautiful and environmentally sound garden landscape. The course is appropriate for landscape professionals, home gardeners, students of environmental studies and landscape design, municipal employees, and anyone interested in learning how to apply an environmental perspective to their landscape work. The class is limited to 12 participants, and everyone who completes the class will be awarded a Certificate of Environmental Gardening. FEE: $160 ($135/Mass Audubon members). Visit our website for a detailed program description and to register: www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver, or call 978-887-9264.

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Notice is hereby given by Newbury-port Towing Service, Inc. 27 S. Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after March 3, 2016 by private sale to satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, stor-age, and notices of sale:

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT VIN# 2G1WT58K2892459772003 GMC Sierra PUVIN# 1GTHK29UX3E1039822005 Harley David-son FXST Motorcycle VIN# 1HD1BHY125Y067684

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