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Greycourt State Park · archive photograph
Photo: EraserGirl, 2009 · CC BY 2.0 · Cropped for display.
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Around town01

A fresh start for streets and sidewalks.

The city says its $5.7 million road program includes repaving more than 12 miles of roadway and replacing over a mile of sidewalk. Check the paving updates before you head out.

City of Methuen2026-09-25
Good to know02

The city reports $1.14 million in electricity supply savings.

Methuen reports that participants in its community power program saved that amount in the first half of 2026 compared with National Grid Basic Service. Delivery charges are separate; future savings are not guaranteed.

City of Methuen2026-09-28
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A second life for your art supplies.

Nevins Library is hosting a community art and craft supply swap on October 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring reusable materials, discover a new hobby, and check the library’s donation guidelines.

Nevins Library2026-10-24
Arts & culture04

A silent film. A very live soundtrack.

The Cat and the Canary comes to the Nevins Library Great Hall on October 21 at 6:30 p.m., with live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. Registration is through the library.

Nevins Library2026-10-21

Updated October 3, 2026.

THE WHOLE TOWN’S ON YOUR TEAM

Big plans.
Little bleachers.
All your teams.

One family. A few different jerseys. Bring the schedules together and see where game days overlap.

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Oct 5
Boys Golf · Varsity

at Greater Lowell Tech High School

3:00 PM ET · Away

Oct 5
Girls Field Hockey · Varsity

vs. Tewksbury Memorial High School

4:00 PM ET · Home

Oct 5
Girls Soccer · Freshman

at Andover High School

4:00 PM ET · Away

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