Laid-back seafood restaurants, beautiful beaches, and charming inns await in Newburyport.

The coastline of Massachusetts is full of seaside destination towns within a short drive of Boston. But if you're looking for a little space away from the crowds, go to Plum Island. This unique ...

Newbury police received a report of a body found in the water near Harvard Way around 11:45 a.m. Thursday, officials said.

PLUM ISLAND — The Friends of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers to help during its annual spring beach clean up event on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to ...

NEWBURYPORT — Two local beaches on the river side of Plum Island were open for business again Thursday after additional testing showed that harmful bacteria levels were well below the state’s ...

NEWBURYPORT — Two public beaches on the river-side of Plum Island Point remain closed to bathers after elevated bacteria levels were recorded on Monday. As of Thursday morning, residents and visitors ...

Sep 15, 2025 Sep 15, 2025 Updated Sep 15, 2025 PLUM ISLAND — Near perfect weather plus more than 100 bands strategically located across the barrier island drew thousands of music fans to the region on ...