Dave Rogers

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT  — The city will be in the market for a new Department of Public Services leader after current director Wayne S. Amaral announced Friday he was stepping down. Amaral was appointed director of public works in Salem, New Hampshire, but will stay with the city until the end of June. kAm“|J EH@\A=FD J62CD 96C6 :? }6H3FCJA@CE 92D 366? 2?

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — A 13-year-old boy was transported to Anna Jaques Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Thursday  after an on-duty police officer ran into him while driving on Low Street. The Nock Middle School student, who had just been dismissed from school, darted out between two parked cars and ran across the street in front of the eastbound cruiser about 2:30 p.m., police said. kAmp AC6=:>:?2CJ A@=:46 :?G6DE:82E:@?

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — Beloved late downtown shop owner Kevin Riley was honored over the weekend when a Market Square bench with his name on it was dedicated by his husband, Ronald Senter, family members and other loved ones shortly after the city’s Pride Parade wrapped up. The wooden bench is angled so that anyone sitting on it can gaze upon the store Riley founded decades ago, Partridge in a Bear Tree. kAm“tG6CJ3@5J D:E @? z6G:?[” D@>6@?6 :?

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — Local first responders and teachers will likely be experiencing sugar highs this Friday, as the city’s Salvation Army branch will be handing out free donuts during National Donut Day. Every year, on the first Friday of June, America satisfies its sweet tooth by celebrating the confectionary marvel. This year, the sugary tradition will take place June 6, offering The Salvation Army a moment to highlight its founding role and the true history behind the holiday.

1 month ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — With so many of the city’s downtown lampposts exhibiting signs of extensive rusting and decay, the volunteer-run City Improvement Society has hired a painting company to give about 100 of them a new coat of paint or two. Dating back to 1974, the lampposts getting tender loving care can be found in Market Square, State Street, Inn Street and Pleasant Street.