Donna Quinlan's Blog

It's exciting to plan the purchase of a condominium. It may be the first home you will own, or you may be anticipating the maintance free living style of a condominium.  Something to keep in mind is to check the rules and requlations of the condo complex you are considering concerning pets, if yo...

March 20th - The first day of spring!  Here in New England, Newburyport, MA to be exact, our hope is for a spring with wonderful weather. There have been years where spring seems to have missed us altogether. Following the marvelous winter we have just had, there is hope. This winter started out ...

The annual Merrimac River Eagle Festival will be held this Saturday in Newburyport, February 11th. What a great opportunity to learn about eagles, see demonstrations and view eagles in their natural habitat!   The event runs from 9-4pm and is presented by The Mass Audobon's Joppa Flats Education ...

  In these tough economic times short sales are part of the real estate market. It is a chance for a homeseller to avoid foreclosure. For a home buyer it can be an opportunity to purchase a home at a great value. Shorts Sales on the Market in the Greater Newburyport Area: Newburyport     7       ...

        1993 Georgian Colonial Reproduction 5 room2 bedroom townhome close to Downtown Newburyport, shops, galleries, and the waterfront.  Great built-ins, detail and wide pine floors.  Nice deck & fenced in yard.          Beautiful Masterbedroom Suite. Bright and Sunny.                          ...

The Newburyport Art Associations Winter Art Show and Sale is taking place until December 24th. Located at 65 Water St. in Newburyport you will find a variety of artwork, including sculptures, photographs, paintings, jewelry and more created by members of the association. Many of the items have be...

The Amesbury Sport Park will open it season this Thursday December 22nd at 3:30 at 12 South Hunt Rd. in Amesbury.  If you have never been snow tubing come and enjoy the fun. Snow will be in abundance regardless of the weather as the Park has snow making equipment in operation. This is a very fast...

The Anna Jacques Hospital Hospitality Cookbook is now on sale with proceeds to benifit the Hospital. Some of the recipes included in this 243 page book are specialties from local restaurants such as the local Carry Out Cafe's potatoe salad, and David Tavern's pumpkin pie martini, along with many ...

Thinking about adding a pet to your family this holiday seasong?  An adorable cat is waiting for you at the Merrimac Valley Feline Rescue Society in Salisbury MA. The MVFRS is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. It takes in our furry little feline friends, feeds & cares for them, until a...

Do you have any unwanted books, CD's or DVD's?  Newburyport now has a bookdrop where you may donate these items.The proceeds will go to a good cause! The Friends of the Council on Aging will recieve the funds to be used for the proposed Senior Center.  Got Books, a New England Fundraising Organiz...