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Newburyport, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Newburyport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Maudslay’s easy trails make Newburyport perfect for this weekend.
  • How a special MBTA train could pack Newburyport’s shops and trails
  • How Newburyport’s 17-3 volleyball squad stumbled against Andover

Also on today's calendar: Nov. 7/8 Holiday Craft & Artisan Show - Concord NH and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Massachusetts election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 Beautiful Massachusetts Parks With Easy Walking Trails Worth Exploring This Weekend (takingthekids.com) — Maudslay State Park in Newburyport gets a starring role in this guide to easy Massachusetts walking trails, with its river views, stroller-friendly paths, and floral displays highlighted as a perfect local weekend outing. The writer also suggests pairing your park visit with a relaxed stroll through downtown Newburyport, making the city itself part of a full-day plan for residents and visitors alike.
   

• MBTA bringing bicyclists, shoppers with Fall Rail Ride (eagletribune.com) — Newburyport will host a special MBTA Fall Rail Ride on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing car-free visitors, their bikes, and extra spending power straight from Boston. With $20 tickets covering round-trip travel and weekend rail access, local leaders hope the influx boosts downtown shops, restaurants, museums, and the waterfront while showcasing the city as a year-round destination.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Newburyport Comes Up Short in High-Profile Match with Andover (maxpreps.com) — Newburyport’s volleyball team saw its strong season stall in a 3-0 loss to powerhouse Andover, dropping the Clippers to a still-impressive 17-3 record. Gabriella Vigeant led Newburyport with seven kills and five aces, while Evangeline Moyles added 12 assists in a matchup between two of Massachusetts’ top programs.
   

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  • A bit of Newburyport History.
    My father Spud Pollard was a Silversmith at Towle SilverSmiths. He was the person who spun what was considered a unique Silver & Enamel bowl… (Nextdoor Newburyport South End)
  • ITW Hartness posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 3rd Shift in Newburyport. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Rowley

  • I Was Forced to Cut Off My Parents After Escaping The Unification Church. Then I Began Researching Our Secret Family History. (newsbreak.com)
  • Obituary: Beth (Carter) LaRochelle (thelocalnews.news)

Ipswich

  • When you go to the polls, give the town clerk's staff and poll workers some love (thelocalnews.news)
  • Betsy Frost marks 10 years on Market Street with regional honors (thelocalnews.news)
  • CfDNA Library Prep Kits Market Forecast to 2035: Liquid Biopsy Adoption in Oncology Drives Forward Growth (indexbox.io)

Ok Newburyport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" — Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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