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West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film
West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 A 16-time world WWE champion from West Newbury is now at the number 10 spot on Netflix’s top movies around the globe. “The Marine” starring John Cena was panned by critics when it landed in theaters back in 2006, getting a measly 17% on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is now a hit on Netflix, garnering around 7.6 million hours viewed and played over 5 million times, according to the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 list. Viewers really wanted to watch the WWE star chase a bunch of jewel thieves around the South Carolina wilderness. The film follows a recently discharged marine, played by Cena, …

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by Khier Casino
Lifestyle
West Newbury Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To Newburyport Restaurant West Newbury Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To Newburyport Restaurant
West Newbury Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To Newburyport Restaurant Don't worry, you did see him – and he was dressed to the nines! West Newbury native, professional wrestler and actor John Cena wore his Sunday best while dining at Black Cow in Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, the restaurant shared on Facebook.  "John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town," the restaurant's post read. "Tie and jacket, you gotta love it."  John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town. Tie and jacket, you gotta love it.. Posted by Black Cow - Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, 2023 Cena has made his North Shore ties very known.…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening
Popular Newton Brewery Pours Last Pint Months After Opening A popular spot for beer, trivia, and quality time with neighbors moved locations in early 2023, and only a few months later announced that it had closed for good.  Burke's Alewerks, owned by Brian Burke and originally located in Hanover, moved its operations to West Newbury in January 2023, and announced its closure on Monday, May 8, according to a post on the brewery's Facebook page.  "It is with regret and sadness that I announce the end of Burke’s Alewerks," the post reads. "We poured our last pint this past week." Well, all my licenses came through at the last minute yesterday, so…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Cause Released For 'Strange Smell' That Hospitalized West Newbury School Student Cause Released For 'Strange Smell' That Hospitalized West Newbury School Student
Cause Released For 'Strange Smell' That Hospitalized West Newbury School Student One student was hospitalized and multiple students nauseated because of a strange odor reported at a Pentucket middle school in West Newbury. Seventh-grade students in a third-floor science lab reported a strange odor around 10:00 a.m. at Pentucket Middle School on Monday, May 1, according to the public relations team for fire and school districts.  Thirty-nine students were evaluated at the scene, six of whom complained of symptoms including nausea. One student felt unwell and was transported to a local hospital.  The report triggered evacuations for both the Pentucket middle and high sc…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation
Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation A three-alarm fire claimed the life of a man who became the sixth older adult to die in a house fire in the past three weeks, officials say.  A passerby spotted smoke emanating from a home at 2 Railroad Avenue around 4:10 a.m. on Friday, April 21, according to the Rowley Fire Department.  Firefighters responded and saw smoke and flames coming from inside the home. They entered and found a single person inside, an older man.  The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  While everyone was sleeping, Rowley Fire Department received a report of a structure f…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3 Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3
Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3 An "aggressive" attack was needed to extinguish the fire that led to serious injuries and the death of a pet cat, officials say.  The fire broke out at a one-story ranch house in Georgetown shortly after noon on Wednesday, April 19, according to the Georgetown Fire Department. Two residents had already suffered injuries by the time firefighters got to the scene.  Firefighters mounted an aggressive attack to extinguish the blaze.Georgetown Fire Department A second alarm brought additional firefighters to the scene of the blaze.  Firefighters could see smoke billowing from the house, and…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Haverhill Man Wanted For West Newbury House Break Arrested: Police Haverhill Man Wanted For West Newbury House Break Arrested: Police
Haverhill Man Wanted For West Newbury House Break Arrested: Police A man identified through a police request for assistance from the public has been taken into custody on charges relating to a Valentine's Day break-in and burglary, officials say.  Eric Cuppernell, of Haverhill, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Lowell through the cooperation of multiple public organizations on criminal charges and an active parole violation, according to the Topsfield Police Department.  The burglar was identified after West Newbury Police made images of the man public following a break-in at a West Newbury home on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Read more: West Newbury Burglar Cau…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police
West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police Police have identified the man who was caught on surveillance before breaking into a West Newbury home, officials say.  Police received tips from the public to identify the suspect as 34-year-old Eric Cuppernell, age 34, who was last known to live in Haverhill. Police have an active arrest warrant out for Cuppernell. A man rejected commonplace Valentine's Day norms and stole jewelry instead of giving it, officials say.  Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the man who broke into a home on Ash Street around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.14, according to West Newbury Police. P…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Schools
Driver Wanted For Crash Found In Woods Near West Newbury Elementary School Driver Wanted For Crash Found In Woods Near West Newbury Elementary School
Driver Wanted For Crash Found In Woods Near West Newbury Elementary School A driver wanted for a crash in Newburyport was found hiding in the woods near an elementary school, prompting the school to go on secure mode for part of the morning, officials said.  West Newbury Police and Fire responded after the car was spotted in the woods near the Dr. John C. Page School in West Newbury around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Emily Puteri report.  A caller reported seeing the vehicle about 500 feet away from the road and that the driver was sitting outside of the vehicle showing signs of possible hypot…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Contractor Busted For Stealing Thousands From MA Clients For Uncompleted Work Contractor Busted For Stealing Thousands From MA Clients For Uncompleted Work
Contractor Busted For Stealing Thousands From MA Clients For Uncompleted Work A contractor from New Hampshire who stole thousands of dollars from clients for work he never completed was arrested in Massachusetts this week after a year-long search, authorities said. Several agencies were looking for Robert Merrill, of Seabrook NH, since 2021 for allegedly accepting large deposits of money for home improvement work that he never started.  As the owner of RJM Construction, Merrill was facing larceny charges in Amesbury, Haverhill, Newburyport and West Newbury, The Daily News reports.  He even failed to appear in court after someone filed a small claims&n…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Young Men Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Tree In Newburyport: Fire Officials Young Men Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Tree In Newburyport: Fire Officials
Young Men Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Tree In Newburyport: Fire Officials Two men are in the hospital after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Newburyport over the weekend, authorities said. Fire crews responded to the crash on Turkey Hill Road near the West Newbury line around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III said in a statement.  Upon arrival, first responders found two men in their early 20s trapped inside a Lexus IS 300 that had struck a tree. Crews the safely removed both men from the car, Bradbury said. One man was taken by ground to a local hospital while the other was airlifted to a Boston hospital, Bradbury a…

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by David Cifarelli
Neighbors
GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them
GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them A round-up of the Boston-area GoFundMe campaigns that will local animals and the people who love them. Please Help Howard! Jade Correll organized this on behalf of Alexander Parris (Martha's Vineyard): Howard (also known as Howie or HowBow) is a much-loved face of Island Grown Initiative farm on Martha’s Vineyard, along with his incredible owner Alex Parris. Howard is 10 years old, and he’s a real good boy; arguably the BEST boy. Howard is in magnificent health. However, he recently tore his left ACL completely and is now struggling with a painful limp. This campaign has raised $2,070 of …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
BIRD BRIGADE: West Newbury Officers Unite To Rescue Injured Bald Eagle BIRD BRIGADE: West Newbury Officers Unite To Rescue Injured Bald Eagle
Bird Brigade: West Newbury Officers Unite To Rescue Injured Bald Eagle Officers in West Newbury are being praised for their teamwork and meticulous efforts in saving an injured bald eagle over the weekend.  Sgt. Rich Parenteau and Officer Matt Dixon arrived first on the banks of the Merrimack River on River Road where the bird was spotted on Sunday, July 31, West Newbury Police said.  Animal Control Officer Kayla Provencher and Dispatcher Bob Pierce, who had previous experience with rescuing bald eagles, arrived soon after.  West Newbury officers work to rescue the bald eagle from the thick brush on the banks of the Merrimack RiverFacebook/West Newbury Pu…

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by David Cifarelli