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SUMMER GUIDEYankee Homecoming ...................4Custom House ................................8Maudslay State Park ................... 10Maudslay Art Center ....................12Historical Society of Old Newbury .................................. 14Historic New England .................. 16Newburyport Chamber Music Festival ............................... 18Firehouse Center for the Arts ... 20Theater in the Open .................... 22Parker River Refuge ....................24Joppa Flats ....................................26Boating, fishing ........................... 30Salisbury Beach ............................32Hampton Beach ........................... 34Plum Island beaches .................. 38Amesbury Days ............................ 40Amesbury’s Whittier Home .......42Seabrook’s Old Home Days ..... 44Salisbury 375th anniversary .... 45Lowell’s Boat Shop...................... 46Amesbury summer events ....... 48Hampton Beach Casino ..............52Portsmouth summer events .... 54Portsmouth Music Hall ............. 56Blue Ocean Music Hall ............... 58Castle Hill ...................................... 60Gloucester’s HarborWalk .......... 61Listings ...........................................62Maps .......................................... 72, 74

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NEWBURYPORT — For 56 years, it’s been the highlight of every Newburyport summer, and this year’s weeklong Yankee Homecoming will be the same for resi-dents and visitors alike.

From Sunday, July 28, through Sunday, Aug. 4, this year’s Yankee Homecoming will celebrate “The Legends Through the Years,” according to General Chair-woman Tammy Jennings.

“In this, our 56th year, we will reflect on the memories of the past chairmen of Yankee Homecoming from 1957-2013 and promise a variety of new and fun-filled events,” said Jennings. “Yankee Home-coming has always represented a great sense of community. It brings the entire city and the surrounding area together for one large, historic celebration.”

Legends through the years

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File photosJustina Bucknill of Newbury had a very patriotic theme in the Bicycle and Carriage Parade at Kids Day in the Park. Left: The Nutmeg Volunteers from Groton, Conn., march in the Yankee Homecoming Parade.

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It’s a certainty that each summer, as July turns into August, food vendors set up in Market Square, shops host sidewalk sales along State and Pleasant streets, and crowds descend upon Market Landing Park for the concerts that fill the water-front with music.

The eight-day festival offers many beloved staple events, like Old-Fashioned Sunday at Bartlet Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28, consisting of fun, family activities from days gone by. Also a favorite is the daylong Craft Show at Market Square on Tuesday, July 30, a juried craft show with handmade items from some of the most talented arti-sans in New England.

Other events return this year, like the coronation of the Senior King and Queen and Family Day at Maudslay, which includes activities for kids of all ages at one of Newburyport’s most beautiful venues, Maud-slay State Park, located on the Merrimack River.

Waterfront concerts through-out the week provide a wonder-ful opportunity to pick up or pack up something good to eat, and listen to great music with family and friends. 

Those with a competitive spirit aren’t left out. Thou-sands of runners will pound the pavement on local streets on Tuesday, July 30, for Yan-kee Homecoming’s annual 10-mile/5K road race, with the whole city cheering them on. And Thursday evening’s Lions Club Bed Race simply is not to

be missed.Heritage tours, an

antiques show, a Brew-fest and any of the doz-ens of other activities on Yankee Homecoming’s daily schedule provide something for every imaginable taste. 

The week draws to a close on Saturday night, Aug. 3, with a spectacular fireworks display, and the finale, the Yankee Homecom-ing Parade, on Sun-day, Aug. 4.

Yankee Homecoming’s cal-endar of events is added to frequently, and a complete schedule of events can be found by visiting http://www.yankeehomcoming.com.

Top: Runners in the Yankee Homecoming 5K Race head west on Water Street past discarded cups of water. Bottom: Angels at Home Healthcare races to the finish at the annual Yankee Homecoming Bed Race.

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NEWBURYPORT — The Cus-tom House Maritime Museum in downtown Newburyport tells of the seafaring past that gave this city its nickname, “The Clipper City.” 

It opens full time for the sea-son in May. Offering a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages, it will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday and holiday Mondays from noon to 4 p.m.

The museum is divided into several galleries in order to help visitors gain a deeper under-standing of Newburyport’s mari-time history.

The Moseley Gallery con-tains the Hall of Ships. The gal-lery has a collection of model clipper ships, including the famous Dreadnought. Built in Newburyport, it was the fastest ship of its day.

The Custom Collectors Office features their “office equip-ment,” unique artifacts from faraway voyages and a remark-able portrait collection of early Newburyport sea captains.

The Brown Gallery holds the museum’s collection of ship-wreck and salvage items.

The Baker Gallery, a diorama of the Currier shipyard, trans-ports visitors to the 19th-century Newburyport shipyard that built more ships than any other U.S. shipyard of its time. 

The Marquand Library tells the story of Daniel Marquand, one of the 18th century’s most successful shipping magnates, and descendant John P. Mar-quand, who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Late George Apley.”

The Bushee Gallery houses the museum’s changing exhibits, dis-cussed below.

Through July 7: Conflicting Sto-ries — Native Vignettes of the Civil War, an exhibit commemo-rating the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil Wall.

Regarded as the first modern war, the American Civil War con-sumed an enormous proportion

of Newburyport citizens in its years of conflict.  During this 150th Anniversary of the Civil War 1863 events, the museum revisits a selection of episodes of bravery, charity, courage and service involving those for whom Newburyport was home.

Ju ly 23 through Sept . 8 :  Newburyport & Nineteenth —A Mid-Century-Modern Makeover

An embargo severed New-buryport’s extensive European trade and a debilitating fire wiped out nearly her entire commercial center. After all that, the United States entered

its first declared war. This was the trilogy of events

that welcomed Newburyport to the 19th century — 100 years that would be marked by astounding progress and wealth. This is the story of New-buryport’s period of moderniza-tion and of her embracing the technologies of the industrial age.

Oct. 1 through Dec. 1:  Plotting Their Course — The Fine Art of Maritime Navigation

I n 1 7 7 2 , a h a n d f u l o f Newburyport ship captains organized and established what

would become a formidable and driving force — the Marine Society of Newburyport. A principle reason was to effec-tively share their knowledge of the seas. Through a com-bination of rarely seen and recently acquired pieces of the museum’s collection including charts, maps and instruments, you can explore the tools, tech-niques and resulting artistry of navigating and mapping the high seas.

For more information, call 978-462-8681 or visit www.thechmm.org.

Experience seafaring life at the Custom House 

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NEWBURYPORT — A part of the state’s park system, Maudslay is an exquisite place for walking, biking, horseback riding, infor-mal picnics or just relaxing with a book and some friends.

Formerly called Maudesleigh, this 480-acre horticultural and agricultural estate is situated on the Merrimack River. Offering breathtaking beauty and views, it was owned by the Moseley family from 1900 until 1985, when it became the property of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

It features a 19th-century gar-den, plantings, rolling meadows and towering pines, along with one of the largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel in the state. Most breath-taking are the ornamental trees and masses of azaleas and

rhododendrons that bloom in May and June.

Cultural events are a regular feature during the summer, as are fun, interactive activities.

For example, for the seventh season, Thursday evening strolls are back by popular demand. Led by a park interpreter, par-ticipants experience the changes in Maudslay over the seasons. A perfect after-work activity, attendees are advised to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sunscreen. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Also in June, an excellent eve-ning park adventure for fami-lies is the Firefly Foray. During the month, fireflies delight in a nighttime dance and light show. Learn about the life of the fire-fly through a walk led by a park interpreter. Wear comfy shoes

and bring insect repellent, a net and a jar. Perfect for participants age 5 and older.

Fridays in July offer junior ranger hikers ages 8 to 13 a chance to learn how to navigate with compasses. Attendance at three or four sessions earns a badge and certificate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesdays in July are for the Mighty Merrimack, which plays such a significant part in the region’s geology and weather.

The Bridges of Maudslay State Park are highlighted in August on Wednesdays when the park’s three stone bridges are visited, making a unique experience.

And August also brings Arts in the Park on Sundays. Join the interpreter for this art program incorporating natural materials gathered and assembled into artwork. Teaching problem-solving, cooperating and cre-ative thinking, this is a perfect excursion for children 8 to 13, who don’t mind getting a little dirty.

For more information, visit the state’s website at www.mass.gov/dcr/events, or call 978-465-7223. To participate, meet at the park’s headquarters at 74 Curzon Mill Road.

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NEWBURYPORT — Whether you’re sitting under the stars on a moonlit evening or lounging on a blanket on a Sunday afternoon, the Maudslay Arts Center Sum-mer Concert Series provides the perfect setting for your enter-tainment pleasure.

Celebrating its 21st season, the MAC performance schedule offers something for everyone: award-winning country with Don Campbell, foot-stompin’ New Orleans jazz with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, the bluegrass music of The Spinney Brothers and much more.

Two MAC favorites, jazz sing-ing sensations Rebecca Parris and Grace Kelly, will come back again this summer as will The Paul Broadnax Quintet, The 60s Invasion and The Fatum Brothers.

There is something for everyone.Saturday concerts begin

at 7 p.m. and Sunday after-noon performances begin at 2. For the latest schedule, visit the MAC website at www.

maudslayartscenter.org.Maudslay Arts Center is

located at 95 Curzon Mill Road in Newburyport. The concerts are held rain or shine, moving inside to the MAC Concert Barn when

weather dictates. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, which can be casual or as elaborate as a gourmet meal with tablecloth and flowers and what-ever suits the patron’s fancy.

Delicious desserts such as seasonal cobblers, brownies and Hodgie’s ice cream and bever-ages may be purchased during intermission, all served by MAC volunteers, who continue to make this nonprofit series happen.

To purchase tickets online, visit the Concert Schedule and click on the act(s) of your choice. Tickets also may be purchased at the gate or by calling to reserve at 978-499-0050. Visa and Master-Card accepted. Gift certificates also available.

The series is supported with generous donations and grants from The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, The Provi-dent Bank, Institution for Sav-

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NEWBURYPORT — It was the 100th anni-versary celebration of the signing of the Dec-laration of Independence in 1876 that led to the organization of what is now a local jewel, the Historical Society of Old Newbury. 

From its modest beginnings as the holder of records from Newburyport’s U.S. Custom House, the society has grown to include an opulent collection of art and artifacts and a voluminous library, becoming the city’s historical compass and the keeper of its rich past. 

Headquartered today at 98 High St., the society’s museum was the generous gift of the heirs of Margaret Cushing. The magnif-icent 200-year-old Caleb Cushing House, is, since 1974, Newburyport’s only designated National Historic Landmark. 

The collection within it allows visitors

to step back into Newbury’s agrarian and Newburyport’s seafaring past. It’s a reposi-tory of tens of thousands of paintings, fur-nishings, textiles, decorative arts, silver, photographs and documents relating to Newbury, West Newbury and Newbury-port’s past. It is enjoyed by visitors from all over the world and the society contin-ues to grow and maintain its collections through the generosity of its members and the community.

Summer is a perfect time to enjoy tours of the museum, which from June 1 though Oct. 31, are offered Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is closed holidays.

Admission is $8 for adults, with a $1 discount for senior citizens, and $2 for

children under 18 and students. Special group tours may be arranged with advanced notice. Library and research hours are by appointment.

The Historical Society of Old Newbury has two, not-to-be-missed events this summer. 

On Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, the society hosts its Annual Garden Tour of “City Gardens.” The 34th year of the popular journey, it runs rain or shine. Tickets are $25 per person.

And, on Monday, July 29, the society pres-ents the Belleville Antiques Show. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belleville Con-gregational Church, 300 High St., admission is $5.

For more information, contact the Histori-cal Society of Old Newbury at 978-462-2681 or visit its website at http://newburyhist.org.

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File photoVolunteer Beverly Hill, left, gives a tour at the Cushing House Museum as part of Yankee Homecoming.

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This region is fortunate to have a number of treasured historical properties cared for by Historic New England. Dating from as early as 1690, these properties keep history alive for young and old.

During the summer, enjoy programs at the homes, including vintage baseball games, played when it was born to become Ameri-ca’s Pastime.

Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm5 Little’s Lane, Newbury, circa 1690, A National

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Little Farm is a fam-ily-friendly site with activities for visitors of all ages. The 230-acre site includes a late 17th century manor house that served as the coun-try seat of wealthy Newburyport merchants and an attached farm-house that was home to a Lithuanian farm family for most of the 20th century. The site also fosters farm animals in partnership with

the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Visit friendly sheep, goats, chickens and a horse throughout the year.

Nature walks, family events and lectures are held at the farm year-round. Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm visitor center houses a museum gift shop offering books, gifts and local prod-ucts. It’s open Thursday through Sunday, June 1 to Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The grounds

open sunrise to sunset, year round, but are closed most major holidays.

Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $4 students. Free for Historic New England members. 978-462-2634.PROGRAMS AT THE SPENCER-PEIRCE-LITTLE FARM

Watch the teams from the new Essex Base Ball Association play base-ball using 1860s rules. At

these fun, historically accurate games, play-ers pitch underhand, a ball bouncing once and

caught is an out and no gloves are allowed. Snacks, baseballs and cards are available for purchase. Grass field seating: Bring blankets and lawn chairs, no reserved seating. Weather permitting. Free to Historic New England members; $5 nonmembers

Games begin at noon unless otherwise indicated. Schedule: June 2; June 9; June 16, 11 a.m. Father’s Day triple-header; June 23; June 30; July 7; July 14; July 28; Aug. 4; Aug. 10; Aug. 25.

Fiber Revival at the Spencer-Peirce-Little FarmSaturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Free to Historic

New England members, $6 nonmembers, $4 childrenJoin the Newburyport Spinners Guild and

Historic New England for a daylong explora-tion of fiber arts, featuring demonstrations of hand-spinning, weaving, metalwork, alpaca and sheep husbandry, rug making and knit-ting. Wash, comb, spin and weave wool from resident sheep.

Vendors offer a variety of natural fibers, yarn and equipment. To learn more about workshops, events and vendors, visit www.fiberrevival.com.

Historic properties open to public

File photoCarl Hearrin of Wells, Maine, leads a team of plow mules during the Draft Horse Plow Day event at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury. The annual event celebrates traditional farming techniques.

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Rocky Hill Meeting House4 Old Portsmouth Road, Amesbury, circa 1785Rocky Hill Meeting House is one of the best

preserved examples of an original 18th-cen-tury meeting house interior. The marbleized pulpit and pillars supporting the upper gal-leries still boast their original paint. Historic New England acquired the property in 1941 to safeguard the fragile building for future generations.

2013 schedule: July 6, noon to 4 p.m.; Dec. 7, noon to 4 p.m., Admission is free. 978-462-2634.PROGRAMS AT ROCKY HILL MEETING HOUSE

Anatomy of a MeetinghouseJune 30, 10 a.m. to noon, $10 Historic New England

members, $20 nonmembersJoin carpentry foreman Bruce Blanchard

for a hands-on, in-depth look at Rocky Hill Meeting House, one of the best preserved meeting houses in America. From the soar-ing beams in the attic to the granite ledge beneath, participants get a closer look at how the meetinghouse was built, finished and used. With original hand-wrought ironwork, massive framing, unfinished pine box pews and original interior finishes, the Rocky Hill Meeting House is an ideal place to learn about architecture, construction techniques and life in 18th-century New England.

Registration is required.Music in the Meeting HouseJuly 7, noon to 2 p.m., free to Historic New England

members and Amesbury residents, $5 nonmembers

Experience the holiday season filled with song at Rocky Hill Meeting House. UMass Lowell’s Connexion singers, headed by Dr. Thomas Malone, bring the meeting house alive with music from the period in which it was built. The Connexion singers are a blend of community and student voices bringing the four-part hymns and anthems of Fasola music back from the past. Rocky Hill Meeting House is a perfect place to experi-ence this powerful sound. It was first taught in 18th century Massachusetts by teacher-composers such as William Billings of Boston, John Stickney of Newburyport and Jacob Kimball of Topsfield. Malone describes these old harmonies as “rugged and powerful, and they can lift you right out of your chair.”

Registration is recommended.

Coffin House14 High Road, Newbury, circa 1678Coffin House was occupied by the Coffin

family over three centuries and provides fas-cinating insight into domestic life in rural New England. The structure, which contains the family’s furnishings, began as a simple dwelling built in the post-Medieval style.

Tristram Coffin and his family lived, cooked and slept in two or possibly three rooms; their possessions were few.

Visit Coffin House the first and third Satur-days, from June 1 to Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4 p.m.

Admission: $5 adults. $4 seniors, $2.50 stu-dents. Free for Historic New England mem-bers and Newbury residents.

Swett-Isley House4 High Road, Newbury,

circa 1670In 1911, Swett-Isley

House became the first property acquired by Historic New England, just a year after its founding. The original portion, built in 1670 by Stephen Swett, was one room deep and later additions more

than doubled the size of the house. Over the centuries, the building served as a tavern, chocolate shop, chandlery and press room, in part due to its location on Newbury’s most traveled road.

Visit the first Saturdays, June 1 to Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 stu-dents. Free for Historic New England mem-bers and Newbury residents.

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The Newburyport Chamber Music Festival presents a week of concerts, open rehearsals, children’s programs, receptions and lectures from Aug. 10 through Aug. 18.

Founded in 2002 by artistic director David Yang and Newburyport resident Jane Niebling, this summer series of classical chamber music presentations has grown from its beginnings to its present format of one of the highlights of Newburyport’s cultural summer scene.

Many events area free. Tickets for concerts are $30. Call 978-463-9776 or visit www.New-buryportChamberMusic.org.

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival Schedule 2013

Saturday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m.Children’s WorkshopNewburyport Public Library

Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.Concert and Reception — Piano Duo Carriage House, 203 High St., NewburyportSunday, Aug. 11, 4 p.m.Lecture/panel/music Custom House Maritime Museum, 25

Water St., NewburyportTuesday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Open rehearsalNewburyport Public LibraryTuesday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.Downtown Family ConcertInn Street, NewburyportWednesday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Concert — String QuartetUnion Congregational Church, 350 Main

St., AmesburyThursday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to noonOpen rehearsalSt. Paul’s Church, 166 High St.,

NewburyportThursday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m.Concert — String Quartet and guestsSt. Paul’s Church, 166 High St.,

NewburyportSaturday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m.Concert — String QuartetSt. Paul’s Church, 166 High St., Newburyport

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NEWBURYPORT — After taking the stage at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, its intimate setting has performers wanting to return.

The 195-seat theater also has audiences raving about the venue’s acoustics and up-close-and-personal nature.

Set in downtown Newburyport, the Fire-house brings in local, regional and national performers. It also houses a gallery where local and regional artists can exhibit their works.

Highlights of the Firehouse Center for the Arts summer season include:

Saturday, June 1Colene Walters as Patsy Cline

Sunday, June 2Senior Reader’s Theater “A Family Tree”

Thursday though Sunday, June 13 to 16 and 20 to 23John Buchan’s “The 39 Steps”A comedy thriller adapted by Patrick

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Monday through Friday, Aug. 19 to 23“Summer Glee Club” (Two sessions)

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NEWBURYPORT — Begun in 1979, Theater in the Open’s mission was to transform the magical tradition of story-telling into theater by using puppetry, pageantry, music, movement and acting.

For example, on the third Saturday of every month this summer, Family Hour is back. Parents are encour-aged to bring the kids and a blanket to lovely Maudslay State Park to enjoy storytell-ing, song, dance, fairy tale theater and fun group activi-ties. Family Hour begins at 11 a.m., and it’s all free, although the parking fee at Maudslay is $2.

From June 1 through June 23, children can welcome back the exciting upside-down world of “Princess Pirate Panto.” This year, hit the seas in search of adven-ture, buried treasure and maybe a dance or two. Dust off the eye-patch and tiara, it’s time to boo or cheer for Princess Panto. 

Directed by Theater in the Open’s artistic director Edward Speck, the show is free, starts at 2 p.m. and takes place at Maud-slay State Park.

Theatre in the Open is proud to partner with Circus Smirkus again this year with its produc-tion of “Oz Incorporated!”

Grab some Ruby Slippers and be prepared to click heels, as Circus Smirkus goes somewhere over the rainbow with a new spin on “The Wizard of Oz.” It will take acrobatic

thinking, high-wire hearts and cou-rageous clowns to embark on this Emerald City adventure, for it’s all flying monkey business down the yellow brick road to a new twist in the tale. 

“Oz Incorporated!” is the The-ater’s summer fundraiser and it takes off at Manter Field, 81 Cen-tral St., Newbury, Aug. 2 at 1 and 7 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Admission is $21 for adults, $17 for children age 2 to 12.

At 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, July 20 to 28 and Aug. 10 to 18, veteran director Stephen Haley brings the classical myth of “Orpheus” to Theater in the Open.

Free, this outdoor production takes place at Maudslay State Park.

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hilarious “Canterbury Tales” comes to life in September with director Beth Randall’s produc-tion of the Middle English mas-terpiece. Don’t be intimidated, Theater in the Open dusts off the legendary classic, adds music, spectacle and humor, inviting everyone to journey to Canterbury with these unique Medieval British pilgrims and listen to some great stories along the way. 

Taking place at Maudslay State Park at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 7 to 22; admission is free.

“Maudslay is Haunted” is The-ater in the Open’s notorious annual haunting of the state park. Taking place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, young

and not-so-young are invited to come along for a one-hour walk through eerie vignettes, spooky sketches and haunting scenes, all in the autumn grandeur of Maud-slay State Park. Discover parts of the park rarely seen. 

This is a family event intended for all ages, so bring everyone along  for a variety of tricks and treats. Rain dates: Oct. 26 and 27. Admission: $5; children 3 and under are free.

Theater in the Open welcomes volunteers who wish to perform in Maudslay is Haunted. Call 978-465-2572 or email: info@theater-intheopen.org.

For information on any event or on Theater in the Open, call 978-465-2572 or visit www.the-aterintheopen.org.

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PLUM ISLAND — Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 540 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administrated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Parker River was established in 1942 to provide feed-ing, resting and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic flyway, the refuge is a vital stop-over point for waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. In addition to providing habitat for birds, the refuge is also home to a variety of mammals, insects, fish, reptiles and amphibian species.

Today, the mission of the refuge has been expanded to include the protection of threatened and endan-gered species and wildlife-dependent recreation where appropriate.

The refuge encompasses the southern two-thirds of Plum Island and is located in Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

It is open daily from sunrise to sunset and offers two public use areas. The main public use area is on Plum Island via Sunset Drive. The second is a short trail at Nelson’s Island off Stackyard Road in Rowley.

An entrance fee of $5 per car or $2 per walker or biker is in effect year-round at the Plum Island section of the refuge.

Beginning April 1, the majority of the refuge beach is closed to provide undisturbed nesting and feeding habi-tat for the piping plover. Portions of the beach not being used by the these tiny shorebirds may be reopened starting in July. Typically, all sections of the refuge are reopened by mid- to late August.

Located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, the refuge’s visi-tor’s center offers educational and entertaining exhibits and information about piping plover recovery, invasive species, migratory birds (including an indoor bird obser-vation area), salt marshes and more. The visitor center also has a gift shop, an auditorium that shows an intro-ductory video to the refuge and a set of classrooms used for meetings, field trips and interpretive programs.

Open each day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the visitor cen-ter is located just before the Plum Island Airfield and the Wilkinson Bridge and directly across from the Mas-sachusetts Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center. The refuge’s administrative office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors can get refuge passes and permits from the administrative office.

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NEWBURYPORT — There’s a bevy of things to do at the Massachusetts Audubon Soci-ety’s  Newburyport-based Joppa Flats Education Center this sum-mer that will excite the whole family.  

The Joppa Flats Education Center is located at One Plum Island Turnpike, the gateway to a productive, year-round, wild-life viewing area — the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island estuary.

The organization’s natural his-tory education and visitor cen-ter is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and on Monday holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. offering a number of varied activ-ities, some of which are high-lighted below. To see a complete schedule, to register or for more

information, call 978-462-9998, or visit www.massaudubon.org. 

Monthly lecture seriesOpen to the public, this lecture

series explores various natural history topics. To attend, meet at Joppa Flats Education Center.

This year’s series includes: Inside Cuba, on June 12; a Natu-ral Poetry Reading, on Aug. 21, and Birding Yosemite, Mono Lake and Point Reyes, Calif., on Sept. 18.

Saturday Morning BirdingRunning from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

on Saturdays, experienced lead-ers guide participants to birding hot spots in Newburyport/Plum Island in search of avian activity. The program is ideal for birders of all skill levels. 

Meet at Education Center; registration is not required, but there is a $12 general admission fee for adults and $8 for children. The group does not meet in July.

Biodiversity Free-for-AllConnecting to nature starts

with having a good sense of place, and a great place to develop that is in the backyard. Get involved and take an outdoor inventory of every living thing from loosestrife to ladybugs.

The full-day family event is on Sunday, June 2, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It features a mix of indoor and outdoor activities that encourage participants to learn more about biodiveristy.

This rain-or-shine event is free. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Seabirds and WhalesAll aboard the Captain’s Lady

III for seafaring trips for bird-ing and whale-watching. Dave Larson of Joppa’s Education Center will join the Captain’s Lady’s marine mammal natural-ists to help spot and narrate bird sightings.

Guests keep their eyes peeled for concentrations of birds such as storm-petrels, shearwa-ters, gannets, jaegers, tern and phalaropes.

Meet on the boardwalk off Merrimac Street in downtown Newburyport. Wear rubber-soled shoes, a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen. Don’t forget to bring warm clothes and a camera. 

Tours run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dates are: Monday,

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Registration is required by calling Newburyport Whale Watch at 800-848-1111. The cost is $48 for adults, $33 for children ages 4 to 12, and senior citizens get a $5 discount.

Butterflies and Bugs Free-for-All

Joppa Flats raises caterpillars during the summer, and August is the best time to watch them turn into butterflies and moths. On Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., see the insects’ life cycle transform caterpillars into winged wonders like American ladies, swallowtails, monarchs and skippers.  

Learn about how to attract birds and wildlife and smart policies for home and garden. Visitors can take a guided nature walk, play games and complete arts and craft projects.

This rain-or-shine event is free and appropriate for all ages, but children must be accompanied by adults. 

Focus on ShorebirdsSpend Sunday, Aug. 4, search-

ing for migrating shorebirds along the extensive mudflats near the mouth of the Merrimack River, the salt marshes of Plum Island’s estuary and the salt pannes and impoundments on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the program teaches participants field identification, including

physical characteristics, habitat preference, feeding techniques, as they search for black-bellied and semipalmated plovers, greater and lesser yellowlegs, semipal-mated and least sandpipers, short-billed dowitchers, willets, Hudsonian godwits and more.

Meet at the Education Center, bring binoculars, lunch, bever-age and snacks. Registration is required; the cost is $42.

Meet the Beach CreaturesHot or cold, wet or dry, when

summer arrives, families can find all-weather fun from July 5 through Aug. 17 at the Education Center’s Meet Beach Creatures drop-in program. The tide-pooling family activity features marine touch tank animals collected at local beaches, as well as games, crafts and other educational activities. 

Running Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with daily family presentations offered at 10 and 11:30 a.m, a $2 per child donation is suggested.

Family Ecology Cruises aboard the Yankee Clipper

Join Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper for an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem. Each month features a specific theme with hands-on science, interactive props and seasonal wildlife. Appropriate for families with children age 3 and older.

Registration is required. The cost is $29 for adults and $19 for children.

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Dinner with the HeronsCome to Manchester-by-the-

Sea on Thursday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. to view the evening flight of herons, egrets and ibises into the largest heronry in Mas-sachusetts. Kettle Island has the greatest number of nesting glossy ibises and great egrets, the only known nesting sites of tricolored herons and the only current site for little blue heron nests in the state. From the mainland, participants will view the spectacle of the evening flight while discussing the life-and-death struggle of the Kettle Island colony.

Meet at the Trustees of Res-ervations Coolidge Reservation on Summer Street, Manchester. Bring binoculars and dinner. Registration is required. Cost is $16.

An Evening with the Egrets of Plum Island

Join this excursion from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, for an evening birding trip that will reveal thousands of egrets and herons as they come to roost for the night.  The birds flying through a setting sun is a

spectacular sight.The program begins by

observing migrating shore-birds, then continues to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to eat picnic dinners and watch the evening flight of great and snowy egrets, great blue, little

blue and tricolored herons, black-crowned night-herons and glossy ibises. 

Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars and a picnic. Registration is required. Cost is $28.

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FISHINGThe fish that draws

thousands of anglers to local shores is the striped bass, a large gamefish that can be caught using bait or tackle. Locally, the season heats up around Mother’s Day, and gradu-ally slows down as the fish migrate northward to cooler waters. Typically by mid-June the striped bass have moved on.

Within a few weeks, blue-fish move in. These noto-riously aggressive game fish often attack baitfish in “blitzes,” causing the water to appear to boil with activ-ity. A blitz is one of the most exciting events a fisherman can experience.

In September, the waters begin to cool and the striped bass return, along with large num-bers of bluefish and other species, including tuna. This is viewed by many fishermen as the best time of year to fish in local waters.

For anglers who prefer to fish from the shoreline, there’s lots of places that have proved to be successful spots. Plum Island beach and Salisbury beach are popular, particularly along the mouth of the Merrimack River. Fishing is often good at New-buryport’s Cashman Park and Amesbury’s Deer Island and Alliance Park.

Anglers who prefer to fish from a boat should check with local bait shops and fishing blogs for the lat-est reports on the hot spots.

For those who prefer to head farther out to sea to catch deep-water fish, such as cod, there are numerous charter boat services available, among them Captain’s Fishing Parties of Newburyport, Eastman’s in Seabrook and Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing in Hampton.

The area is also rich with bait and tackle shops, among them Kay’s Surfland on Plum Island.

BOATINGIf you own a boat or

kayak, you are in luck. There are two state boat ramps in the area with ample parking and easy-to-use launch ramps. Cashman Park, off Mer-rimac Street in Newburyport, is the busiest ramp in the state. Launching fees are $5, and the ramp places your boat in the Merrimack River, just upstream of downtown Newburyport.

Salisbury Beach State Reser-vation has a launch ramp close to the mouth of the Merrimack River, with an admission/launch-ing fee of $9.

K a y a k e r s h a v e m o r e options, including a ramp on Water Street in Newburyport

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Summer at the beach wouldn’t be complete without the annual Sand and Sea Festival, which includes great music from sea-side concerts, fun activities for children and a spectacular

fireworks display. There are also Saturday night free ocean-side concerts and fireworks, along with many other weekly events.

For more information on any event listed below or for a complete view of all the fun in Salisbury this year, visit www.beachfests.org.

Salisbury Chamber of Com-merce Appraisal Day on Satur-day, June 1, offers a chance to have personal keepsakes and heirlooms evaluated by an expert from a local auction house for $5 per item, three items for $10. Emphasis will be on jewelry, fine art and antiques.

The event takes place from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at Salisbury’s Hilton Center, located at 43 Lafeyette Road.

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Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30The Sand & Sea Festival pro-

vides family fun for all ages with crafters and food vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, the ever-popular Beach Pizza Eating contest, Pet Parade and, new this year, a 3-D chalk artist, and that’s just the beginning. Sat-urday night features a free out-door concert by Entrain followed by spectacular fireworks.

The popular Street Art Festi-val is back. Watch artists create works of art on the street and sidewalks of Salisbury Beach. Activities begins at 11 a.m. Art-work will remain on display through the end of the day Sun-day, June 30.

Salisbury Beach features lots of summer activities

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July 26 tailgating at 4 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.

Calling all Parrot Heads to one of the most fun events of the sum-mer at the Buffett Beach Blast, featuring the premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Changes in Latitudes. 

Special tailgating prizes awarded and a silent and live auction throughout the evening.

Concert tickets are $25; tailgat-ing $15 per car.

‘Before I Die’ Art Project New this year, this is an inter-

active art piece that will be on display from Memorial Day through Labor Day on the Broad-way Mall in the center of Salis-bury Beach.

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chalk, reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations on the public blackboard space provided. Over the summer, the wall becomes bursting with hand-written responses that keep on growing. 

Cruzin’ Salisbury BeachShades of “American Graf-

fiti,” vintage car cruising is back at Salisbury Beach Center on Friday nights starting June 14, with music provided by a live DJ set up on Broadway.

Summer Outdoor Music Series

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Marvel at the Masters of Sand Sculpting in June, find out who will be Miss Hampton Beach 2013 in July, show off your talent at the annual Hampton Beach Talent competition or feel like a kid again in August and see off the end of the season with our famous Sea-food Festival in September.

Hampton Beach State Park is also in the mix this year with its Olde Tyme Fair run-ning from June 6 though 9.

The family fair will kick off the summer season at the park featuring carnival rides, games, local food vendors as well as other activities found at a typical fair. Carnival rides, including a 5-cent merry-go-round planned for June 6, games, food and chil-dren’s activities will be a part of the Old Tyme Fair, set for one of the last quiet week-ends before visitors come to the beach from all over the region and it will be the first fair of the season in New Hampshire.

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Hampton Beach Catamaran RegattaJune 15-16Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta has

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13th Annual Sand Sculpting CompetitionJune 20 to 22Watch 15 Masters of the Sand Sculpture

Universe compete for over $15,000 in prize money. Awards Saturday night, June 22, 8 p.m. at the Seashell Stage, followed by fire-works at 9:30 p.m. 

The fun starts June 20th on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pound-ing up the demo site. The entire area is illu-minated for night viewing through July 7. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site.  And it’s all free.

Miss Hampton Beach PageantSunday, July 28Another free event for visitors, the 67th

Miss Hampton Beach Pageant gets started at 2 p.m. on the Seashell Stage. 

Interested contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257. Check out the Miss Hampton Beach website at www.misshamptonbeach.webs.com.

Little Miss Hampton Beach PageantSaturday, July 27Little/Junior Miss Hampton Beach are sis-

ter pageants to Miss Hampton Beach. This event also begins at 2 p.m., and is free to the public. For pageant guidelines and more information, contact Director Stephanie Rose Lussier, 603-512-5257, or Princess50@yahoo.com.

Children’s FestivalMonday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 16Starting at 10 a.m., this annual Children’s

Festival holds five days of  free activities for children and their families, culminating with a Friday’s Giant Costume Parade, which begins at 11 a.m., when every child wins a prize.

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Hampton Beach Talent Competition

Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25Come watch talented entertainers

compete for cash prizes: First, $500, second, $300, and third, $200.

Limited to vocalists in one of two categories: Junior category includes those up to 18 years of age, and the senior category for those 18 and older. 

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept 8Sample the flavors of the sea-

coast at New England’s largest seaside festival with more than 50 restaurants offering an extensive menu of seafood delicacies.

The festivities include: more than 60 arts and craft dealers, three stages of entertainment, children’s activities and the new Children’s Center, street performers, a 200-foot-long beer tent, sidewalk bargain sales and an amazing display of fireworks on Friday and Saturday night. Choose from

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(steamed, broiled, barbecued or fried) to non-seafood items like “Bloomin’ Onion” and fried ice cream.

Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) is closed to traffic). 

Fireworks every weekEvery Wednesday night, starting June

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Holidays at 9:30 p.m. Starting Sunday, May 26, and running to Saturday, Sept. 7.

Fireworks will also be part of the fes-tivities on Memorial Day weekend on May 26, the Sand Castle Competition on June 22, the Fourth of July, Labor Day weekend on Sept. 1, and for the Seafood Festival on Sept. 7.

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PLUM ISLAND — An 11-mile barrier island just off the Mas-sachusetts northeast coast, Plum Island attracts an eclectic mix of summer and year-round residents looking for an escape to its miles of public beaches.

The island, divided among four cities and towns — Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich — also attracts a wide variety of wildlife, includ-ing birds from around the world, making it a nationally renowned birdwatcher’s haven.

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, located on the southern half of Plum Island, is home to more than 300 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibi-ans, insects and plants, spread

over its 4,662 acres. The refuge allows for many recreational and education opportunities, including wildlife observa-tion and photography, hunt-ing, fishing, shellfishing and environmental education. For information on Parker River activities, visit parkerriver.fws.gov/ or call 978-465-5753.

Sandy Point State Reservation is a 77-acre park at the very south-ern tip. The park is one of the state’s most beautiful coastal beaches, though many of them are closed in the summer months to protect the nesting piping plover. Walking, beach-combing, fishing and birding are allowed at the park, which can be accessed through the

abutting Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

The reservation opens a half-hour before sunrise and closes at 8 p.m. Visit mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/sndp.htm or call 978-462-4481 for information.

Northern Plum Island Beach is accessible from several points along Northern Boulevard. Paid parking lots provide the best access, the largest being at the northern end of the island, in Newburyport.

Friends of the Plum Island Light also offer tours of the Newburyport Harbor Light, also known as the Plum Island lighthouse. The lighthouse dates back to the 18th century

when Newburyport was an important shipping port. The lighthouse was built when shifting channels made the mouth of the Merrimack River dangerous to navigate, so the General Court of Massachu-setts authorized the building of two small wooden light-houses on Plum Island’s north end in 1788.

Lighthouse tours are June 17, July 8, Aug. 4, Sept. 2, Sept. 30. The tours are open to adults and children 5 years and older, who must be 42 inches or taller. They run from 1 to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Sneakers are required, and there is a short ladder to climb. Tours are free, but donations are appreciated.

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Since 1899, Amesbury Days have been a local tradi-tion in this close-knit community and featured once again is a lineup of events, activities and festivities to dazzle residents and visitors alike.

This year, Amesbury Days extends through four fun-filled days of events, starting with the hugely popular Block Party, hosted by the Amesbury Chamber of Com-merce, which kicks off the event. The days that follow are packed with annual favorites — like the fireworks display on the Fourth of July that takes place at Wood-som Farm — as well as new events that appeal to all ages.

For more information and updates on Amesbury Days, visit www.amesburydays.org.

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� Annual Senior Citizens Cookout

� Chamber of Commerce Block PartyFriday, June 28:

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� Theater in the Open performance

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AMESBURY — Spend an after-noon with history sipping tea at the home of famed writing and Civil War abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier. 

The Whittier Home, at 86 Friends St., is preserved as a museum to honor Whittier’s commitment to ending slavery, practicing his Quaker faith and providing a cou-rageous example of moral leader-ship for his community and the nation. The Whittier Home Associa-tion pursues excellence in preserv-ing Whittier’s collections, home and grounds, interpreting his life and creating innovative educational outreach.

The association hosts two tea parties in the poet’s Victorian garden. The first tea is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, rain date Friday, July 19. The second will be held on Thursday,  Aug. 15, with a rain date of Friday, Aug.16. Both events take place from

2 to 4 p.m. Along with a menu of hot and cold teas, lemonade, a rich assortment of tea sandwiches and pastries and light classical music, attendees are also offered a free tour. 

The cost is $20 per person and reservations should be made no later than the Monday of the week of each tea, by calling 978-388-1337

or visiting the website and purchasing tickets online at www.whittierhome.org.

Whittier enthusiasts are also invited to an afternoon of poetry in the Victorian garden with the popu-lar  Tapestry of Voices, scheduled this year for Sunday, Aug. 11. All who love Whittier are welcome to hear his work read by wonderful presenters, including Harris Gardner, president of Boston-based Tapestry of Voices, and guest readers,  including several from the Whittier Home.

Refreshments will be served follow-ing. The program is free; however, donations are welcome.

The Whittier Home is also open for weekly tours each Saturday through October from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Special tours can be arranged for groups, with a minimal fee requested.

Proceeds from all activities at the home are used for upkeep of the National Historic Site, a house/museum filled with artifacts.

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SEABROOK — Tradition is celebrated each summer in Seabrook with two events that

are bound to keep year round and summer residents in town.

The season kicks off with Old

Home Days, the weeklong fes-tival in mid-August that runs form Aug. 10 through Aug. 18 this year.

On Saturday morning, Aug. 10, babies take center stage at Seabrook Community Center with the Baby Seabrook Pag-eant, sponsored by Seabrook Lions Club. That evening the American Legion holds its Old Home Day’s Kick-off Dance at Legion Hall.

Sunday, Aug. 11, Seabrook Rail Trail holds its 5K Walk/Run, and on Monday, Aug. 12, the popular Seabrook Historical Slideshow takes place at the Community Center, presented by the Histori-cal Society.

Sports enthusiasts will take

to the town fields from Aug. 12 through Aug. 15 during the annual Softball Tournament.

And during Old Home Days, the town’s annual Miss Seabrook, Junior Miss Seabrook and Little Miss Seabrook take place at the Community Center.

The Main Event starts Satur-day morning, Aug. 17, and runs all day. The fair offers games, contests, food and crafts ven-dors, raffles, music and a Musket Shoot.

On Sunday, Aug. 18, the Turkey Shoot concludes the Old Home Days celebration.

For more information on any of these activities, contact the Seabrook Recreation Depart-ment at 603-474-5746.

Seabrook fetes Old Home Days in August 

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Large in size, initially the town’s borders encompassed what are now the communi-ties of Salisbury, Amesbury and Merrimac, as well as the New Hampshire towns of Seabrook, South Hampton, Newton, Hampstead, Plaistow and Kingston, until Salisbury’s new town line was drawn up in the late 1800s. 

With good land for farming, valuable salt marsh for fishing,

hunting and haying, as well as the beauty and commerce of its ocean and river access and loca-tion on the early travel routes between Boston and Portsmouth, Salisbury was positioned to prosper. And it did, through a number of incarnations over the centuries.

Salisbury will celebrate its 375th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21, on Salisbury Green, where the settlement was origi-nally centered.  The date cor-responds with Essex National Heritage Commission’s Sails & Trails weekends, and it will fea-ture many historical aspects of Salisbury, such as tours of the Salisbury Historical Society’s Parson’s House Museum, right across the street from Salisbury Green, and a slide show on the history of Salisbury Beach.

Salisbury celebrates 375th anniversary on Sept. 21

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Located in Amesbury’s scenic Point Shore neighbor-hood,  Lowell’s Boat Shop offers a glimpse into the region’s roots in shipbuilding.

Established in 1793 and cited as the birthplace of the fishing dory, Lowell’s Boat Shop is the oldest continually operating boat shop in the United States. It was founded by Simeon Low-ell and passed down through generations of his family, and today operates as a working museum.

As the sole survivor of the area’s renowned dory manufac-turing industry, Lowell’s main-tains its tradition, as skilled craftsmen build the dories and skiffs that were once the mainstay of the fishing indus-try in New England. 

The boat shop complex is located at 459 Main St. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11

a.m. to 3 p.m., or by chance or appointment, info@lowellsboatshop.com.

Inside, visitors will find a working boat manufacturing building, as well as

information highlighting the history of dory building. Also on site are examples of dories built at the boat shop. Dories are small wooden boats that are known for their seaworthiness, ruggedness and ability to carry heavy loads.

Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, this nonprofit working museum and National Landmark is dedicated to pre-serving and perpetuating the art and craft of wooden boat build-ing. Centuries of boat building tradition are brought to life at the boat shop through the boats it builds, guided tours of collec-

tions and boat-building classes. Educational programs, exhibits and events

are offered to the public throughout the year; rowing and youth programs are avail-able seasonally. Check the website lowells-boatshop.com for details.

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June 8, 9 a.m., Point ShoreThis 5-kilometer road race

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4th annual Dam TriathlonJuly 13, 8 a.m., Lake GardnerDistances: 1/2-mile swim, 12.3-

mile bike, 3.2-mile run sprint distance, USAT-sanctioned tri-athlon. Racers will start at Lake Gardner, swim a counter-clock-wise rectangle, bike on a course that goes through Newton and South Hampton, N.H, and finish with a run to Woodsom Farm and back.

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Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to noon.

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Nancy’s Marshview Café is Salisbury’s friendliest family-runrestaurant!

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Bob Lobster is situated along the scenic Merrimack River two miles eastof downtown Newburyport. A great “in-the-rough” New England diningexperience serving lobsters caught by Bob himself.

Bob Lobster not only markets Bob’s fresh catch but he’s also serving upgolden-fried seafood, award-winning lobster rolls, homemade crab cakesand chowders, ice cream, and more. There’s even a modest but reasonablypriced selection of fresh fish along with Bob’s own take-and-bake seafoodand lobster pies (some available gluten-free).

Bob Lobster is on the way to and from Plum Island.

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Over 60 years ago, the LaBarba family introduced to the publicsome of the area’s finest pizza. Prepared from an original recipefrom Abruzzo, Italy, Nick’s Pizza’s crust is unique: a medium sizedthickness cooked in large rectangular pizza pans. The combination ofNick’s tasty pizza crust, rich red sauce, blended cheese combination,and large selection of 26 tantalizing toppings, has created a loyalfollowing not only from the Newburyport area but also from thesurrounding region. Stop by “Nick’s Pizza” and treat yourself andyour family to a savory - and award-winning - pizza today.

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Please don’t forget to check our Facebook Page to see specials of the day, liveentertainment and special events. We’re open 7 days a week for lunch anddinner. Come to the island and check us out.

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The All American Tavern offers family-friendly dining. We have beenpleasing appetites for nearly 7 years at this location. Originating inHaverhill at “Herb’s Seafood” we have been cooking the finest andlargest seafood platter in New England for over 50 years! Our sirloinsare hand-cut 20 oz. steaks at great prices! Stop by for a ½ lb. burgeror appetizer and a cocktail.

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From our family home in Molise, Province of Isernia, Italy, we’ve broughtour family’s traditions of a warm and welcoming dining experience. Ourparents and grandparents taught us the value of natural, homemade, freshingredients.

We came to America as teenagers and went to work to create a restaurantwhere our guests would enjoy all the classic flavors of our home in beautifulMolise. For over 20 years we have been devoted to keeping the traditions ofItalian cuisine alive in our restaurant. When you dine at Ristorante Molise wewant you to feel at home and to have an authentic Italian dining experience.

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Widely known for the best bagels in Newburyport, Abraham’s bagel productionis a labor of love. Starting with the finest ingredients to create our dough, thebagels are then gently boiled to a high sheen and baked. This old world processproduces a mouth watering delicious bagel.

Abraham’s quality foods don’t stop at bagels. We also make delicious pizza, awide variety of salads, and choice of sandwiches made with the finest breads,all designed to please the heartiest of appetites.

You can dine with us inside, take food to go, or enjoy our beautiful decksurrounded with trees and flowers. Whatever your reason, a trip to Abe’s forbreakfast, lunch or afternoon snack will not only cure your hunger but keep youcoming back for more.

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For over forty years, The Grog has been the place to meet and to enjoyin Newburyport. The tradition of presenting fresh food, refreshment andentertainment continues - ever changing as we strive to keep things livelyfor you.

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HAMPTON BEACH — The historic Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom marches on this year with a steady mix

of rockers, comedians, country mega-stars and legends.

The venue now has “Gold Section” the-ater-style seating, side-

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interactive website.Among the highlights

this season are multi-plati-num Grammy award winner Weezer, who will come to the venue in July.

June brings Billy Idol, Melissa Etheridge and Chi-cago, while Blues legend B.B. King, the Doobie Brothers and Lyle Lovett come in July.

The Beach Boys, KC & the Sunshine Band, Bret Michaels, Jeff Dunham and The Beach Boys grace the stage in August.

For a complete list of performances and ticket pricing call 603-929-4100 or visit www.casinoballroom.com.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with shows beginning at 8.

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Saturday, June 1Dark Star OrchestraGeneral admission: $27Sunday, June 2Billy IdolGeneral admission: $60Thursday, June 20Melissa EtheridgeGold seats: $101Reserved seats: $70General admission: $40Thursday, June 27ChicagoGold seats: $91Reserved seats: $61General admission: $41Monday, July 8WeezerGeneral admission: $60.Thursday, July 11B.B. KingGold seats: $75Reserved seats: $60General admission: $40

Saturday, July 13Comedian Bill BurrGold seats: $43Reserved seats: $32General admission: $21Tuesday, July 16The Doobie BrothersGold seats: $76Reserved seats: 56General admission: $40Wednesday, July 17Lyle LovettGold seats: $60

Reserved seats: $40General admission: $30Saturday, July 27Get The Led Out — The American Led ZeppelinGeneral admission: $21Wednesday, Aug. 7Jeff DunhamGold seats: $80Reserved Seats: $69General Admission: $49Thursday, Aug. 15Bret Michaels

General admission: $36.Friday, Aug. 16The Beach BoysGold seats: $70Reserved seats: $50General admission: $30Thursday, Aug. 29StyxGold seats: $81Reserved seats: $56

Melissa Etheridge

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PORTSMOUTH — With the arrival of summer, Portsmouth’s historic downtown bustles with activity, offering everything from shops and restaurants to an array of entertainment that includes theater, concerts, festi-vals, heritage events and special events to please all the senses.

Strawbery Banke Museum14 Hancock St. 603-433.1100 www.strawberybanke.orgExplore four centuries of

American history at Strawbery Banke, through the eyes of

those who lived in one of New Hampshire’s oldest waterfront neighborhoods. Using restored houses, featured exhibits, his-toric landscapes and gardens and  interpretive programs, Strawbery Banke tells the stories of the generations who settled in Portsmouth’s “Puddle Dock” community from the late 17th to the mid-20th century

This year two new exhibits are mounted. The first tells of the Port City’s liquid past, in “Tap-ping Portsmouth: How the Brew-ing Industry Shaped the City.” 

“First Nations Diplomacy

Opens the Portsmouth Door” cel-ebrates the 300th Anniversary of the 1713 Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the war between Russia and Japan. The treaty was America’s first entry into the world of international diplomacy. 

Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from May 1 to Oct. 31, Admission ranges from 10 for youth age five to 14, $17.50 for adults. Children under four enter free. 14 Hancock St.,

Prescott Park Arts FestivalFor 39 years, the Prescott Park

Arts Festival has successfully presented the arts to over 3 mil-lion people in more than 10,000 productions most for no fixed admission ($5 to $10 suggested donation at the performance).

Kicking off the festival that takes place at Prescott Park on June 1 is the annual Chowder Festival, high-lighting some of the best Chowder the Seacoast has to offer. Begin-ning at 11:30 a.m. and lasting until the chowder runs out, the cost of admission is $14 adults, $5 youth (12 and under), members free. 

Each year, more than 4,000 people enjoy more than 500 gallons of piping hot chowder served up for tasting.  Be the judge and vote your favorite chowder from more than a dozen restaurants as they compete for

the Best Chowder title.The Chowder Festival will

also feature live music from the Jandee-Lee Porter Band, tons of fun and a beautiful setting like none other.

Musical theaterIt wouldn’t be summer in

Portsmouth without a Prescott Park musical filling the air each week. This year the production is “Annie,” sponsored by the Com-mon Man Restaurant. Beginning June 28, Annie will be performed at the park Thursdays through Sundays. Bring a blanket or beach chair and something to munch.

Piscataqua Waterfront Festival

June 1, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.The Moffatt-Ladd House, 154 Market St.Celebrate Portsmouth Har-

bor and Great Bay at this annual, free, waterfront festival, designed to heighten awareness of the city’s maritime history. The event features music, traditional maritime artisan demonstrations and free museum tours. A perfect family event, it provides chil-dren’s activities, boats, booths, displays by area businesses and nonprofit organizations, and the sale of heirloom plants from Mof-fatt-Ladd’s gardens.

Courtesy photoRole players at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, N.H.

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River House Restaurant Concert SeriesHeld each Wednesday night in Prescott

Park, this series features legendary musi-cians and some of the hottest new acts. This year, Richard Thompson starts off the series on June 30, with Jonathan Edwards on July 6 and Judy Collins on Aug. 7, with others scheduled to perform. 

For start times and a complete schedule of events, visit www.prescottpark.org.

Seacoast Doll, Bear and Folk Art ShowSunday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Frank Jones Center, Route 1 Bypass, PortsmouthAdmission: $4 adults, children under 12 free.This annual show features a selection

of dolls, teddy bears and folk art. Collec-tors will find antiques, collectibles, fash-ion, Barbie and original artists dolls and bears from the 18th century to today, plus vintage clothing and linens, furniture, doll houses and parts, miniatures, toys and much, much more.

Market Square DaySaturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Market SquareThe 36th annual Market Square Day offers

food, live entertainment, scores of artisan booths and much more. Created to celebrate the renovation of downtown Portsmouth in 1978, this festival has grown in popularity and has become the launch of summer for many of the 60,000-plus people who will attend.

Three performance stages feature local

and regional musicians, and the day starts with the Market Square Day 10K Road Race.

Buses provide transportation to and from the event from  satellite  parking venues throughout the city.

For more information, visit www.proports-mouth.org.

Summer in the StreetOn designated Saturdays beginning June

22, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.Downtown Portsmouth turns into an out-

door music venue on designated weekends this summer. 

Bring a beach chair, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sounds of summer in the Pleasant Street area of downtown.

Streets will be closed to traffic from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.proportsmouth.org.

Jackson Hill Cider DaySaturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Jackson House, 76 Northwest St.The historic orchard

of the circa-1664 Jackson House comes to life during this early fall festival that features music, children’s games, crafts and seasonal refreshments. Help grind apples and press cider and watch artisans demonstrate their

crafts. Tours of the oldest house in northern New England are also available.

Cost: $6 adults; $3 children.

Other eventsTaste of the Nation Portsmouth, culinary

showcase at Strawbery Banke, June 26.Music by the Sea  Outdoor Concert Series,

Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne Point, Rye, every Thursday evening, 6 to 8 p.m. during July and August.

Independence Day fireworks, South Mill Pond, July 3, 9:15 p.m.

An American Celebration! at Strawbery Banke, July 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tall Ships arrive at Peirce Island, details and dates TBA.

Passport Craft Beer Event, craft and culi-nary world tour, Strawbery Banke, Sept. 14.

Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, tra-ditional American and English folk music, Market Square, Sept. 29.

OngoingPortsmouth Harbour-

Trail guided walking tours, Memorial Day through mid-October.

Portsmouth Black Heri-tage Trail self-guided tour.

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Sunday afternoons, 1 and 5 p.m. from Memo-rial Day through Columbus Day weekends.

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PORTSMOUTH — In the heart of downtown, The Music Hall has stood as a landmark for the performing arts since its origins in the 19th century. 

Today, the nonprofit performing arts center features entertainment from all over the world in two theaters: its 1878 Victorian theater at 28 Chestnut St. and its more intimate venue, the Music Hall Loft, around the corner at 131 Congress St.

Between the two venues, the Music Hall provides a variety of entertainment, including plays, dance, music, comedi-ans, along with an author series leading to its appeal to an enormous audience base. Annually, it welcomes more than 100,000 patrons, including 20,000 chil-dren, each year.

Here’s a sampling of this summer’s offerings.

In June, Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra performs Symphonie Fan-tastique on Sunday, June 2, while Tony Award-winning musical “Ain’t Misbe-havin’” bursts upon the stage on June 7. New York Times bestselling author Carl Hiaasen arrives on June 14, spin-ning funny tales of greed and corruption in diabolically entertaining fashion, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Ellis returns to Portsmouth to discuss his new book, “Revolutionary Summer,” on June 25. And jazz lovers will delight when Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra tour fills the hall on June 27.

July offers a special treat for local residents, when The Brew takes to the stage on July 13. This indie-rock band was founded in Amesbury by high school friends and has released hits like

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“Chance Reaching” and “When Darkness Comes.” And coun-try music star Dwight Yoakam comes to the Music Hall on July 7, bringing his blend of county and rock.

Also in July, the Writers in the Loft series brings film critic Ty Burr, who’ll present a fascinat-ing evening of the fame game, and J. Courtney Sullivan, the New York Times bestselling author of “Maine” arrives at the

Music Hall on July 31. Aug. 1 brings renowned jazz

trumpeter Terence Blanchard and his Quintet, as well as “Miss Rich-field 1981” on Aug. 25, with a hilar-ity of storytelling winning over audiences around the country.

On screen the Music Hall offers

acclaimed British actress Dame Helen Mirren on June 23 in “The Audience” as part of the National Theater of London HD Broadcast Series. 

For a complete list of offerings or to purchase tickets, visit www.themusichall.org, or call the box office at 603-436-2400.

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Located at 4 Oceanfront North, The Blue Ocean Music Hall is easily accessible from routes 1, 95 and 495. Table service is available with a limited menu and full selection of beverages; doors open 90 minutes before show times. 

Purchase tickets by calling 978-462-5888, online at www.BlueOceanHall.com or visit the box office, which is open Tuesday through Sunday.  

Visit the website www.Blue-OceanHall.com. for updates for additionally scheduled shows.  

Showtime is 8 p.m.

Friday, May 31; Mohegan Sun All-Stars. Reserved seating; $20/$25

Sunday, June 2; Edwin McCain with Seth Glier. Reserved seat-ing; $29/$25

Friday, June 7; Ryan Cabrera and Jason Castro. General admission — standing room only; $15

Thursday, June 13; The Official Blues Brothers Review. Reserved seating; $29/$39

Friday, June 28; Aaron Carter. General admission — standing room only; $15

Friday, July 5; Comedian Bob Marley. Reserved seating; $25

Friday, July 12; The Marshall Tucker Band. Reserved seating; $49/$39

Friday, July 26; 4th Annual Buf-fett Beach Blast. Tailgate Party; $15 per car. Show price; $25

Saturday, July 27; The Stompers. Reserved seating; $25

Friday, Aug. 9; Howie Day. Reserved seating; $35/$25

Thursday, Aug. 15; Galactic. Gen-eral admission — standing room only; $25

Friday, Aug. 16; Comedian Bob Marley. Reserved seating; $25

Thursday, Aug. 22; Donavon Fran-kenreiter. General admission — standing room only; $25

Friday, Aug. 23; Farrenheit. Reserved seating; $27.50

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IPSWICH — Thousands flock to the popu-lar Thursday night concert series at Castle Hill each July and August.

Concerts kick off July 11 this year with the rock funk band Entrain. On Aug. 8, the eve-nings concert by the Beantown Swing Orches-tra is preceded by a group swing dance lesson.

The concerts are always a family-friendly affair; attendees often spread out with blan-kets, chairs and picnic suppers or walk the grounds before the music starts.

The historic Crane Estate on Argilla Road has hosted a summer concert series for close to two decades.

The 59-room mansion at Castle Hill was built in 1928 as the summer estate of Rich-ard T. Crane Jr., who was one of the wealthi-est Americans of his day. The property was gifted to The Trustees of Reservations by the Crane family in 1949 and the nonprofit now maintains the estate, as well as neighboring Crane Beach.

Admission to the summer concerts is first come, first served and organizers recom-mend arriving no later than 6 p.m.

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2013 LINEUPJuly 11: Entrain (rock funk jam band)

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On one level, Gloucester’s new HarborWalk offers a pleasant guide along parts of the historic waterfront of America’s Oldest Seaport.

But those who stop and check out the Walk’s 42 granite “story moment” markers will quickly find it is much more than that.

It is, in fact, a walk and guide through this city’s historic past, with visits with its many iconic artists, adventurers and other characters. And visitors of all ages will enjoy revisit-ing these historic moments and Gloucester’s people of the past while being guided with the technology of the present — and future.

Indeed, the HarborWalk hauls Gloucester’s tourism boldly into the digital, mixed-media modern age, with the 42 granite “story moments” conveying perspec-tives on this ancient yet also cur-rent fishing port at the touch of an iPhone or other mobile device.

The entree to the walk and the “stopping stations” at any point is free, with a smartphone and the free app (information avail-able in the brochure for the walk) allowing the visitor to click the QR code at Stopping Station No. 2, for example, and bring up poetic summer resident T.S. Eliot’s recorded voice reading an excerpt from the “Four Quartets” from 1941.

Along the route, which runs from behind St. Peter’s Park off Rogers and Commercial streets, along the waterfront and then up into a portion of Glouces-ter’s downtown, the time and space traveler can link to infor-mation about Gloucester’s iconic Greasy Pole and June’s St. Peter’s Fiesta; about Salt, the prolific, mother humpback whale of Stellwagen Bank; Vir-ginia Lee Burton, the author of the Gloucester-inspired chil-dren’s classic, “Katy and the Big Snow”; Joan of Arc and the masters of paint, invention and perseverance; the city’s epic hero fisherman, adventurer and bartender, Howard Blackburn; and many, many more.

How much is there to Glouces-ter’s newest downtown attrac-tion, which opened late last summer?

Mayor Carolyn Kirk, who has walked the walk and was its prime backer, scheduled four consecutive days of dedications when the project opened last August.

Each stopping station has a raised symbol linked to the subject at hand, while there are also two short films that can be viewed by smartphone and snap and send virtual postcards.

Taking it all in at once is about as feasible as reading an encyclo-pedia from A to Z. It’s a bad idea

to even try.“This isn’t a power walk — you

have to immerse yourself and lin-ger,” said Kirk. “You can’t drive by this, you could spend a week

— easily.”So take your time, and check

out Gloucester’s new Harbor-Walk — one story moment sta-tion at a time. 

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Seabrook Park, the House of Action, with simulcasting of Greyhound, thor-oughbred and harness races from across the country. Charity poker with 3-card poker, black jack, roulette & more.

AUTOMOTIVENEWBURYPORT

CLIPPER CITY CAR WASH104 State St. Unit B978-697-8291www.clippercitycarwash.com

Our state-of-the-art, touch-free automat-ic car wash with convenient vacuum cleaners will help keep your vehicle look-ing brand new! We offer many options for your Touch-Free carwash including foam wash, sealer wax, clear coats, protec-tants, powerful turbo-dryers and more.

BRYAN EATON/Staff photoIsabella Burrell’s kite gets ahead of her at Amesbury Town Park.

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AUTOMOTIVEPLAISTOW

PLAISTOW POWER SPORTS107 Plaistow Road603-612-1000www.plaistowpowersports.com

A full service dealership located in Plaistow. Offering a large selection with fast and friendly service. Motorcycles, scooters, waverunners, boats, ATVs, dirtbikes, generators and more ...

BICYCLE SHOPHAVERHILL

CYCLE RE CYCLE263 Amesbury Line Road978-372-0313

Bicycle Sales and Repairs. Parts and Supplies. Open Tueday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment

NEWBURYPORT

RIVERSIDE CYCLE50 Water St.1-978-465-5566www.riversidecycles.com

At Riverside Cycles we love riding bikes. Our mission is to give you a chance to love cycling as much as we do. To that end we provide a selection of the finest bicycles and accessories available, per-sonal customer service and a price guarantee while staying connected with the concerns of the community.

BIKE RENTALSROCKPORT

NORTH SHORE KAYAK OUTDOOR CENTER

9 Tuna Wharf, Rockport978-546-5050www.northshorekayak.com

Guided Sea Kayaking Tours, instruc-tion, rentals, leasing & sales. Bicycle rentals & accessories. Sailboat, pad-dleboat & stand-up paddleboard rent-als. Daytime, sunset and overnight tours. Family, youth and group dis-counts.

BOATS & CHARTERSNEWBURY

PERT LOWELL CO. INCLanes End978-462-7409www.pertlowell.com

Custom wooden boats/wooden boat restoration. Classic bronze & marine hardware. Mast hoops & wooden hard-ware. Authentic nautical furnishings. Monday-Friday, 7:30 to 3:30 or by ap-pointment.

File photoCrowds enjoy Plum Island beach during Fourth of July weekend.

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BOATS & CHARTERSNORTH HAMPTON

YANKEE CLIPPER HARBOR TOURS

32 Pine Road603-382-2293Newburyport Waterfrontwww.harbortours.com

Providing one-hour and 2 1/2-hour boat tours of Newburyport Harbor & Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tours leave at: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Sunset Cruises: 6:30-8 p.m.

ROCKPORT

NORTH SHORE KAYAK OUTDOOR CENTER

9 Tuna Wharf, Rockport978-546-5050www.northshorekayak.com

Guided Sea Kayaking Tours, instruction, rentals, leasing & sales. Bicycle rentals and accessories. Sailboat, paddle boat & stand-up paddle board rentals. Day-time, sunset and overnight tours. Fami-ly, youth and group discounts.

DINING/FOODHAMPTON

GALLEY HATCH325 Lafayette Road, Route 1603-926-6152www.galleyhatch.com

“Where friends and family gather.” Now Open Kay’s Kafe — featuring breakfast, coffeehouse selections and outdoor pa-tio seating. We offer a Restaurant, Bak-ery, Kay’s Kafe, Tap Room Lounge & Function Room.

NEWBURYPORT

BLACK COW TAP AND GRILL54R Merrimac St.978-499-8811www.blackcowrestaurants.com

Waterfront deck & indoor dining. Fresh grilled fish and steaks. Extensive wine list/20 beers on tap. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Reservations accepted. Find us on Facebook.

OREGANO PIZZERIA RISTORANTE

16 Pleasant St.978-462-5013www.oreganopizzeria.com

Serve unique Italian-style cuisine with a variety of entrees sure to entice your palette. Enjoy your favorite drink while dining on the outside patio. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE GROG13 Middle St.978-465-8008www.thegrog.com

For over 40 years, The Grog has been the place to meet and to enjoy in Newburyport. The tradition of present-ing fresh food, refreshment and enter-tainment continues — ever changing as we strive to keep things lively for you.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.

LIBRARY RESTAURANT AT THE ROCKINGHAM HOUSE

401 State St. Unit 5603-431-5202www.libraryrestaurant.com

A classic, traditional steak house, the Li-brary Restaurant at the Rockingham House has an atmosphere of ageless ele-gance. Our guests experience the finest cuts of prime and choice steak and chops, the freshest seafood with out-standing service in one of the most beau-tifully preserved historic buildings in New England. Book your next event with us. We host holiday parties, rehearsal din-ners and all type of special events. Open daily 11:30 a.m. Voted as one of “The Top 50 Lounges” by Esquire Magazine.

The Yankee Homecoming 10-mile race starts on High Street.

File photosNatalee Pena shows off her skills at swimming, which she just started to learn, by lifting her toes out of the water. The Amesbury youngster was cooling off with her family at Lake Gardner Beach in Amesbury.

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For Tickets and Latest Showtimes please visitour website at WWW.VISIONMAXCINEMA.COM

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DINING/FOODSHALIMAR RESTAURANT

80 Hanover St.603-429-2959www.shalimarinda.com

Shalimar India has gained the repu-tation of simply the best Indian food in Portsmouth. Food is always well prepared with the freshest in-gredients. The menu offers more than 56 entrees, including vege-tarian, chicken, lamb, shrimp and fish. Shalimar is famous for its sa-vory tandoon oven dishes and ex-otic curries. Try us for high-quali-ty food and excellent service at affordable prices in downtown Portsmouth, N.H. Visit our website for hours of operation.

RYE

PETEY’S SUMMERTIME SEAFOOD & BAR

1323 Ocean Blvd.603-433-1937www.peteys.com

Full service bar. Take out or dine in! Live lobsters to ship anywhere! Open year round! Enjoy oceanview deck May to September. WE CATCH OUR OWN LOBSTERS!!!

SEABROOK

BROWN’S SEABROOK LOBSTER POUND

Route 286603-474-3331www.BrownsLobster.com

A New England Favorite since 1950. Eat your food over the water April 15-Nov. 15. Open Daily. Open Friday/Saturday/Sunday & holidays, November-April.

FISHINGHAMPTON

GAURON FISHERIES1 Ocean Blvd.603-926-2469www.algauron.com

“A Family Business for Over 75 Years.” Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching — All Day Fishing — 1/2 Day Fishing — Fire-works Cruise — Night Fishing — Charters for all occasions. Featuring two 90-foot & one 75-foot all weather boats. Restau-rant & Hampton Harbor Tackle Shop.

NEWBURYPORT

CAPTAIN’S FISHING82nd St.978-465-7733www.captainsfishing.com

Family owned and operated for over 39 years ... Deep Sea Fishing — Charters — Sightseeing Cruises — Whale Watching Specialty Cruises — 1/2 Day Mackerel or Blue Fishing — Wednesday Night Fishing

SEABROOK

CAPTAIN DON’S LOBSTER POUND

50 River St.603-474-3086www.captdons.com

We will pack your lobsters to travel home. Lobsters Cooked to Go! Fresh Steamers! Fresh & Frozen Bait: Sea worms — Macker-el — Fresh Clams — Herring — Live Eels — Chum — Squid

Top: The Bicycle Parade gets under way at Yankee Homecoming’s Kids Day in the Park at Atkinson Common. Bottom: Dorothy Caberly, left, and Laurie Vigneault, both of Amesbury, wave American flags. They were at the patriotic-themed Amesbury Days Senior Citizens Cookout.

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Over 50 years ago, the LaBarba family introduced to the public some of the area’s finest pizza. Prepared from an originalrecipe from Abruzzo, Italy, Nick’s Pizza’s crust is unique: a medium sized thickness cooked in large rectangular pizza pans.The combination of Nick’s tasty pizza crust, rich red sauce, blended cheese combination, and large selection of 26 tantalizing

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WHAT TO SEE & DO

DINING/FOODEASTMANS FISHING FLEET

PO Box 1301South End of Hampton603-474-3461www.eastmansdocks.com

Fishing & Whale Watching — just south of the Hampton Bridge. All Day Fishing/Half Day Fishing/Night Fishing. Whale-Watching, Fireworks Cruises, Charters for all Occasions & more!

GOLF COURSESNORTH HAMPTON

SAGAMORE GOLF CENTER22 North Road603-964-8393www.sagamoregolf.com

“Celebrating 50 Years of Great NH Golf.” Offering two of coastal New Hampshire’s most popular public golf destinations, Sagamore — Hampton Golf Club and Sag-amore Golf Center. We look forward to seeing you on our open fairways this season!

ICE CREAMNEWBURYPORT

HALEY’S ICE CREAM168 Route 1 Traffic Circle978-462-6000

More than just ice cream. Enjoy our deli-cious grilled angus burgers, hot dogs, fish ‘n’ chips, lobster rolls and salads. Don’t forget about our 40 flavors of Ice Cream and 24 flavors of Soft Serve. Open 7 Days!

JEWELRYSALISBURY

CASH FOR GOLD158 Bridge Road, Route 1508-633-9696www.cashforgoldseacoast.com

We pay CASH for Gold, silver and coins. Walk-ins welcome, free appraisals. Just over the bridge from Newburyport at Napa Auto Plaza.

MOVIES/THEATERSVISION MAX CINEMA

201 Elm St.978-462-3030www.visionmaxcinema.com

Catch your summer blockbuster here at Vision Max. Save with our matinee dis-count before 6 p.m. 100% digital cinema featuring Dolby Digital 3D and Dolby Digital Surround. For tickets and show times, visit our website.

MUSEUMSSALEM

SALEM WITCH MUSEUM19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem978-744-1692www.SalemWitchMuseum.com

Witch hunting was a popular sport in 1692 Salem. Dispel the myths and sepa-rate reality from fiction in the exhibits at the Salem Witch Museum. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours in Octo-ber, check website or call.

YORK

MUSEUMS OF OLD YORK207 York St.207-363-4974www.oldyork.org

Many events throughout the summer season including the 24th Annual Deco-rator Showhouse July 13-Aug. 15. To see all of our great summer programs, visit our website for schedule and details.

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PORTSMOUTH

THE MUSIC HALL28 Chestnut St.603-4362-4001www.themusichall.org

Concerts, comics, cinema & celebrated authors — in two theaters! See our full summer schedule at www.themusichall.org.

File photosAbove: Ashley Bocchetti of Georgetown jumps during a dance number to the song “Inside of Me” during the Yankee Homecoming Kids Talent Showcase. Right: Wren Neumann points out ducks along the Merrimack River at Cashman Park in Newburyport.

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13th Annual World ClassMaster Sand SculptingCompetition: $15,000 inprizes, June 20-21-22

For FREE Travel Guide or to view our Beach Cam,visit www.hamptonbeach.org

• Over 80 Free Nightly Concerts• 17 Spectacular Fireworks DisplaysEvery Wed. Night & Holidays

• 13th Annual Master SandSculpting Competition June 20-21-22

• Children’s Festival, Aug. 12-16• Seafood Festival, Sept. 6-7-8

HHHHH5 star rating5 star ratingNational ResourcesDefense Council "Testingthe Waters: A Guide toWater Quality at VacationBeaches" top 100 beacheswater quality & safety.Hampton Beach in top 5beaches & top 10 resortsin USA.

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MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

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MASTER MCGRATHS RESTAURANT

PO Box 1579603-474-3540www.mastermcgraths.com

“Where Good Folks Meet.” Hand-cut steak, freshest haddock anywhere, bar-b-que, salad bar, burgers & sandwiches, McGrath’s lobster roll, prime rib of beef, take-out available. Check our website for “live entertainment.” Breakfast Sat-urday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

PEST CONTROLSCARBOROUGH

GO GREEN LANDSCAPING INC.10 Crossing Drive207-510-1550www.gogreenlandscapinginc.com

We start out by offering a complete “green” lawn and garden maintenance service, using only the sun to generate power for our equipment. Our rates are very competitive since our fuel (the sun) is free.

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WEICHERT REALTORS POINTS EAST YANKEE TRADER

12 Ocean Blvd.603-474-1040www.PointsNE.com

We are a collaborative team of local real estate professionals who pride our-selves on constantly monitoring our markets, our clients and the industry to year your trust as the local experts.

RETAILHAMPTON FALLS

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY114 Lafayette Road603-926-0388www.alternativeenergyhearth.com

Full service stove and casual furniture center. Lowest prices on the N.H. Sea-coast. Our porch and patio furniture will extend your living space to the out-doors. We offer many design choices in a variety of weather-resistant materials.

AMERICAN TRADITIONS72 Lafayette Road603-926-3007www.americantraditionsinc.com

Celebrating 40 years in business. Our design professionals help you bring home furniture that will be part of your family’s memories and traditions for years to come.

RYE

CHRISTINE’S CROSSING1000 Washington Road603-964-6063www.christinescrossing.com

Christine’s in Rye, N.H., known for its ever-changing, creative atmosphere — clothing, decorative accessories, art, furniture, antiques & more. Also visit our Outlet on Route 1 in North Hampton.

SEABROOK

FIREWORKS OVER THE BORDER

Route 286 (at junction 1A)603-474-2663www.fireworksusa.com

Fireworks Over The Boarder offers the largest selection of fireworks on the Seacoast! Always 50% off. Customized display kits are available.

YANKEE FISHERMAN CORPPO Box 2240603-474-9850www.yankeefish.com

Founded in 1990 to meet the needs of the local N.H. fishing community offer-ing lobster and fresh fish directly to the consumer. Come see us at our new loca-tion, Route 1A, Ocean Boulevard at Seabrook Beach.

SKIN CARENEWBURYPORT

BC ESSENTIALS47 Pleasant St.781-983-0304www.bcessentials.com

We provide natural products to promote health and well-being with the use of essential oils. BC Essentials has expand-ed its product line from blended oils to bath salts, sugar scrubs, body lotions, eye pillows and aromatherapy favors.

SURF SHOPNORTH HAMPTON

PIONEERS BOARD SHOP62 Lafayette Road603-964-7714www.surfnh.com

Pioneers Board Shop — Surf — Skate —- Snow, located on Route 1 in North Hampton, N.H. We have 26 years of skateboard retail experience, we can outfit you with the right equipment. New surf boards and wet suits from O’Neill, Rip Curl, Lost, Stewart arriving daily.

WHALE WATCHESNEWBURYPORT

NEWBURYPORT WHALE WATCH

54 Merrimac St.978-465-7733www.newburyportwhalewatch.com

Newburyport Whale Watch offers the best whale watches, fireworks cruises, bird-watching trips and dinner cruises on Boston’s North Shore. Visit our website for schedules and pricing.

WINERYSOUTH HAMPTON

JEWELL TOWNE VINEYARDS65 Jewell St.603-394-0600www.jewelltownevineyards.com

Just over the state line from Amesbury. Open for complimentary tastings and tours Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit New Hampshire’s oldest and most awarded winery and taste unique and delicious varietals in a beautiful post and beam barn/tasting room.

File photo People fill Market Landing Park for the annual Riverfront Festival in Newburyport.

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The Old Jail, on Auburn Street, is a forbidding granite struc-ture built in 1824. It is privately owned.

Bartlet Mall is the city’s com-mon green; its focal point is the swan fountain in the middle of the Frog Pond. On its High Street border is the Superior Courthouse, designed by Charles Bullfinch, architect of the U.S. Capitol, and built in 1805. Across Pond Street from the mall is the Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport’s oldest cemetery.

The YWCA is on Market Street, around the corner from Central Congregational Church. The clock in the steeple of the church, at Pleasant and Titcomb streets

was once known as “Old Betsy,” named after the parishioner who donated it. She lived in Salisbury and set her watch by the clock.

The church overlooks Brown Square, laid out in 1802 by mer-chant Moses Brown, who built a three-story brick townhouse — now the Garrison Inn — over-looking the square.

City Hall overlooks Brown Square from the north. The Newburyport post office is across Green Street from Brown square, at the corner of Pleasant Street.

Farther down Pleasant Street is the Unitarian Church, another Bullfinch-designed building, built in 1801.

Market Square is the historic hub of Newburyport and the Merrimack River waterfront provided the city’s early eco-nomic lifeline. The waterfront is now the site of 21/2-acre Market Landing Park, which opened in 1984. The Firehouse Center in Mar-ket Square was built in 1823 as a market building and meeting hall. It was used as the city’s central fire station from the Civil War era to 1979 and has been renovated into a perform-ing and visual arts center and a restaurant.

The granite Custom House, at 25 Water St., was designed by Rob-ert Mills, architect of the Wash-ington Monument, and built in

1835. It now houses a maritime museum. Not far from the Cus-tom House is the Sam Sargent Gallery, home of the Newburyport Art Association.

Up State Street from Market Square are two former man-sions. The Tracy House at 94 State St., built in 1771, is now the Public Library. Across the street, the Dalton House, at 95 State St., was built in 1746 and was the home of Tristram Dalton, the first U.S. senator from Massa-chusetts. It is now a private club. Around the corner, at 98 High St., is the Cushing House, built in 1808 and now a museum owned and operated by the Historical Society of Old Newbury.

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