We learn, here in New England, to be on the lookout for ticks. You don’t expect to find one wearing a black business suit. A tiny black suit, size 1.3 millimeters, but a suit, nonetheless. “What do ...

Ipswich Babe Ruth Baseball fielded a fall ball team over the last two months. Playing Saturday mornings, the team entered its ...

Alana Novello was not sure how her senior field hockey season at Ipswich High School would go. The Tigers graduated seven of their 11 starters from last season, and they wondered whether they had ...

The Ipswich Cultural Council held its 40th annual Art Show & Sale at Town Hall Oct. 2-4. Our opening reception on Friday, Oct. 2, was standing room only, packed with patrons of the arts. I would like ...

Geist siblings, Emily and Julia show off a freshly baked lasagna before delivering it to a North Shore neighbor through Lasagna Love. (Photo provided by Anna-mary Geist) Across Essex County, demand ...

Does death of Massachusetts Senate candidates point to a democracy deficit?” Let me quickly state that nobody died in the ...

Beverly finance director Bryant Ayles will become Ipswich’s first deputy town manager and finance director on Nov. 16, Town Manager Brendan Sweeney announced in a news release. “Bryant brings deep ...

Illustration of the week by Ed Colley for Oct. 21. (Illustration by Ed Colley) The Local News is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. We can only operate with your assistance.

Butters, a 1-year-old neutered dog, is available for adoption through the Ipswich Humane Group. Described as sweet and smart, Butters is in professional training. He walks on a loose leash and is ...

The Finance Committee is considering a new note-taker for its meetings: artificial intelligence. Chair Ken Swenson asked committee members if they would consider using AI to generate meeting minutes ...