The Pilgrims’ first attempt to cross the Atlantic wasn’t smooth, or even successful. This is the story of their first ill-fated effort to reach the New World.

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As Thanksgiving approaches, consider those in your life who might have no plans, or nowhere to go. This is when friends and community are needed the most.
Local news may not be as local as it seems. It’s important to know who owns local newspapers and media outlets, to better understand what motivates profits.
This mother says the Newburyport School System has refused to educate her child with autism spectrum disorder, despite having the necessary resources available to do so.
Election lawn signs are a uniquely American tradition. Why? It might be because we rely on politics to give us a sense of identity.
Now that the local election is over, this retrospective breaks down the results, and who came out on top.
As new City Councilors take their seats and prepare for their first term, outgoing Councilor Peston offers some advice for what they can expect.

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