Dave Rogers

Newburyport

Staff Writer at Gloucester Daily Times

Editor at The Daily News of Newburyport

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Articles

Lamppost luster: Local group pays for hundreds to be repainted

1 week 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.
Researchers reveal risk to estuarine ecosystems threatened by climate change and development

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Dave Rogers |Lisa Lock |Andrew Zinin

Environmental scientists at Nottingham Trent University have identified exactly where coastal waters meet freshwater rivers, unlocking insights into one of the most overlooked and at-risk aquatic habitats.
Vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnancy could pose metabolic health risk, research suggests

2 weeks ago | medicalxpress.com | Dave Rogers |Lisa Lock |Andrew Zinin

People rely on animal products such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy for vitamin B12, or supplements and fortified foods. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Warwick argue that a major contributing factor to vitamin B12 deficiency is an increasing dependence on ultra-processed foods. Their work is published in the journal BMC Medicine.
Man arraigned after SWAT team arrest

2 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

MERRIMAC — A Brockton man arrested after a SWAT team surrounded an Amesbury home Wednesday was sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for a mental health evaluation following his arraignment that afternoon on multiple charges from two police departments. Following his arraignment in Newburyport District Court, 30-year-old George Goodwin was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 17, according to Merrimac police. kAm|6CC:>24 A@=:46 492C865 9:> H:E9 H2?E@?
Port police arrest 2 on gun, drug charges

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — A routine traffic stop Thursday night resulted in local police arresting two people on drug and gun charges. Charles Allen Jr., 58, of Seabrook was charged with possession of a Class B drug, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a dangerous weapon (four counts) and possession of ammunition without an FID card (two counts). Local woman Susan Devlaminck, 49, was charged with possession of a Class B drug.
Man arrested after SWAT team surrounds home arraigned

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

MERRIMAC — A Brockton man arrested after a SWAT team surrounded an Amesbury home Wednesday was sent to Bridgwater State Hospital for a mental health evaluation following his arraignment that afternoon on multiple charges from two police departments. Following his arraignment in Newburyport District Court, 30-year-old George Goodwin was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 17, according to Merrimac police. kAm|6CC:>24 A@=:46 492C865 9:> H:E9 H2?E@?
Port receives $15K state energy grant

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — The city's efforts to go greener received a boost Thursday when the Healey-Driscoll administration announced it would receive a $15,000 energy resiliency grant. The award is part of $194,000 in Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grants given to communities across Massachusetts to develop energy projects.
Vlasuk steps down as Newburyport health director

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — Health Director Laura Vlasuk's tenure with the city ended Wednesday after a little more than three years, according to Mayor Sean Reardon. Reardon said Vlasuk, who in January 2022 was the first department head he hired as mayor, has accepted a similar role in Malden as its director of health and human services. kAmQ(6 H:== H@C< H:E9 E96 q@2C5 @7 w62=E9 E@ DE2CE E96 AC@46DD 7@C 9:C:?8 E96 ?6IE 5:C64E@C[Q #62C5@? D2:5 :? 2 DE2E6>6?E] Q(6 92G6 8C62E DE277 :?
Port recognizes Peace Officers Memorial Day

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

NEWBURYPORT — Rising above the sounds of passing traffic and steady rain slapping green leaves, City Marshal Matthew Simons listed off the names of four local police officers who died in the line of duty, as dozens of fellow police officers, firefighters, city officials and sixth-graders from nearby Immaculate Conception stood in silence.
Man arrested after SWAT team surrounds Amesbury home

3 weeks ago | newburyportnews.com | Dave Rogers

AMESBURY — Upon hearing noises coming from his basement around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, a Middle Road resident soon learned that a man wanted by Merrimac police was hiding inside a closet in his house. The homeowner called local police, who in turn, asked a Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT team to help establish a perimeter, according to local police.