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'This Is A Tragic Day': Pastor ID'd As Woman Killed In Massachusetts Crash 'This Is A Tragic Day': Pastor ID'd As Woman Killed In Massachusetts Crash
'This Is A Tragic Day': Pastor ID'd As Woman Killed In Massachusetts Crash A pastor who was to deliver a prayer at the State of the City Address in Newburyport in Essex County, Massachusetts, on Wednesday night, Feb. 28, has been identified as the person killed in a truck versus pedestrian crash, the city announced.  Rev. Helen Murgida, age 81, a pastor at First Religious Society's Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport, was struck by a Ford F-150 just after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Green and Pleasant streets on Wednesday.  Related: Woman Hit, Killed Outside Newburyport City Hall Paramedics rushed her to Anna Jaques Hospital, wher…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Serious Injury Crash: Vehicle Crosses Lanes, Strikes Car On I-495 In Mass Serious Injury Crash: Vehicle Crosses Lanes, Strikes Car On I-495 In Mass
Serious Injury Crash: Vehicle Crosses Lanes, Strikes Car On I-495 In Mass This story has been updated. A serious crash on a highway in Middlesex County caused three people to suffer serious injuries and resulted in temporary road closures and traffic backups as authorities conducted an investigation.  The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, around 9:50 a.m., when a 2022 Volkswagen Taos sport utility vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 495 near the Chelmsford rest area crossed the median into the northbound lanes and struck a 2006 BMW sedan, state police announced.  The driver of the BMW, a 75-year-old Ayer man, was seriously injured …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant
Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore 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
Private Lighthouse Dining Ranked Massachusetts' Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal Private Lighthouse Dining Ranked Massachusetts' Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal
Private Lighthouse Dining Ranked Massachusetts' Best Once-In-a-lifetime Meal If you only had one final opportunity to eat a meal in Massachusetts, where would it be? There is a right answer to this question, according to Eat This Not That. By searching reviews and food publications, Eat This Not That compiled a list of the best once-in-a-lifetime meals in each state. Their Massachusetts pick is the Newburyport Rear Range Lighthouse, a lighthouse-turned-restaurant with space for only four diners. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marrero Events (@marreroevents) The lighthouse restaurant, located at 61 Water…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Massachusetts Man, 71, Survives 50-Foot Fall During New Hampshire Hike Massachusetts Man, 71, Survives 50-Foot Fall During New Hampshire Hike
Massachusetts Man, 71, Survives 50-Foot Fall During New Hampshire Hike A 71-year-old Massachusetts man from the North Shore was seriously injured over the weekend after he fell 50 feet while hiking on a mountain in New Hampshire. Harvey Weener of Newburyport and a friend finished rock climbing at Mount Major on Saturday, July 9, around 4 p.m.   As they were hiking their way out along the Precipice Trail, Weener slipped and fell 50 feet into a ravine about a mile from the trailhead, New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife officials said. He was too hurt to get out, and the rocky terrain made rescuing him difficult.  Rescue workers had to use ropes …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
71-Year-Old Pulled From Massachusetts River ID'd As Local Musician 'Bahama Bob' 71-Year-Old Pulled From Massachusetts River ID'd As Local Musician 'Bahama Bob'
71-Year-Old Pulled From Massachusetts River ID'd As Local Musician 'Bahama Bob' The body of a "staple on the local music scene" on the North Shore was pulled from the Merrimack River on Tuesday, authorities said.  Robert Urzi, better known to his local community as "Bahama Bob," was found near the Whittier Bridge on the morning of July 5, Newburyport Police said on Twitter. The body of a 71 y/o male was located in the Merrimac River near the Whittier Bridge this morning. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone with any info is asked to contact Nbpt PD. Thanks to workers for their quick notification to police upon discovery. — Newburyport P…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Massachusetts, Report Says This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Massachusetts, Report Says
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Massachusetts, Report Says A burger topped with onion rings was named the best in Massachusetts in a new report from Eat This, Not That. The "Urban Cowboy Burger" served at Essex County eatery Lexie's Newburyport was named the best in Massachusetts in the website's list of the best burgers in every state that was published on Monday, April 25. "Great food at a great price. Fast and attentive service," Adam L., of Boston, said about the restaurant in a Yelp review. "We had the Urban Cowboy, Stairway to Heaven, fried pickles and truffle fries. Worth. Every. Penny. If you're looking for a quick and delicious lunch to br…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Suspiciously Sinking North Shore Fire Boat Sparks Investigation Suspiciously Sinking North Shore Fire Boat Sparks Investigation
Suspiciously Sinking North Shore Fire Boat Sparks Investigation Authorities are looking for answers after a Newburyport Fire Department's Marine Unit vessel suspiciously sank while docked on the Merrimack River.  A person walking in the area told Newburyport Police they saw the boat partially submerged while docked at Cashman Park around 4 a.m. on Friday, June 17, Newburyport Fire said.  Crews immediately secured the vessel but were unsure what caused it to sink, the department said. While the tide was outgoing at the time of the sinking, it is unclear if that was the cause.   The vessel has also been active…

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by David Cifarelli
News
IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River
IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River A four-day search for a 6-year-old boy who was swept into the Merrimack River has come to a close after a kayaker found a body authorities believe to be his. Massachusetts State Police announced that a body believed to be that of 6-year-old Mas DeChhat was located in the Pipers Quarry area of the river on the morning of Sunday, June 12. Mas' mother, identified as 29-year-old Boua DeChhat, of Lowell, also died while trying to save her son and 7-year-old daughter after they were swept away by the current in the area of Deer Island in Amesbury, officials said.  Authorities reported that …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Massachusetts River (UPDATE) 6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Massachusetts River (UPDATE)
6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Massachusetts River (Update) New Update: IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River A 6-year-old boy is missing, and his mother has died after being swept into the Merrimack River, authorities said. Amesbury Fire received a report that a family of six, comprising of a mother, father and their four children, were in distress after swimming in the Merrimack River just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, Newburyport Police said.  At 7:09pm the Amesbury Police Dept. responded to a report of a family in distress with people in the water on Deer... Posted by Amesbury…

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by David Cifarelli