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Ron Wallace celebrated after winning the Giant Pumpkin Contest with his 2,009-pound entry, which set a world record in 2012.
It runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 10, and 500,000 people are expected at this classic agricultural fair, which bills itself as America’s oldest. By James Sullivan
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A three-hour trolley ride includes historic information, behind-the-scenes tours, and tastings at local breweries.
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Some of the most well-known entertainers who have appeared since 1986.
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“You can alter your life by altering your attitude. It’s not what happened to you, but how you think about it and react to it.”
Lawrence
The council will distribute about $63,500 for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs.
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY
He’s determined to win a state cross-country title, and has the pedigree to go the distance.
It runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 10, and 500,000 people are expected at this classic agricultural fair, which bills itself as America’s oldest.
Readers react to Globe North stories on the Jewish High Holidays, cats and dogs, Haverhill’s school building project, and the sale of the former Item building in Lynn.
BRION O’CONNOR | ON THE MOVE
A survey of some of the best Boston-area waterways for canoeing and kayaking.
BUSINESS PLAN
A three-hour trolley ride includes historic information, behind-the-scenes tours, and tastings at local breweries.
“You can alter your life by altering your attitude. It’s not what happened to you, but how you think about it and react to it.”
The Informer
The Seacoast Science Center and Newburyport Whale Watch are holding their second annual Save the Seals River Cruise on Friday, Sept. 30.
LOCAL FARE
You wouldn’t think outside dining in a mall could feel romantic, but here it does, with clever arrangements of tables.
the blotter tales
No more running game for Brady (the goat) A raccoon walks into a fire station, a man finds his car covered in chocolate syrup, and other odd tales from local police blotters.
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BRION O’CONNOR | ON THE MOVE
Launching now: prime paddling seasonA survey of some of the best Boston-area waterways for canoeing and kayaking.
Lawrence
The council will distribute about $63,500 for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs.
Peabody
More than 30 bands and over 40 floats will be on the 2-mile route next Sunday, Oct. 2.
Melrose
Mitchell Chester, the commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, will address standardized testing, special education, charter schools, and state aid to schools.
He’s determined to win a state cross-country title, and has the pedigree to go the distance.
When it comes to qualifications and pay for subs, the school systems are all over the place.
More towns are testing out changes to roads and sidewalks before setting them in concrete.
New England has taken in nearly 650 Syrian refugees from the US goal of 10,000 set by President Barack Obama.
Every day is a first time for parents. Every day is unrehearsed, unscripted, the ultimate in improv.
High school concussionsSee the number of concussions reported by area high schools with a sortable table.
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