The Local News

06/06/2026

Namaste, Ipswich. 🙏

IPSWICH — Under a clear morning sky, Pavilion Beach officially transformed into an open-air studio on Saturday, May 23, marking the return of a beloved summer tradition. The brisk air did not deter locals from flocking to the shore and practicing mindfulness to the steady rhythm of crashing waves....

06/05/2026

Explore the remarkable life of Don Rice as he turns 100, sharing memories of his childhood and journey since the 1950s.

06/05/2026

To the editor: I was proud to endorse my good friend Dan Kelly for State Representative but a little disappointed in the partisan tact taken by this paper when writing about it. Newspapers are supposed to be unbiased and nonpartisan and yet, as many of us predicted, there’s always questions for Re...

06/05/2026

Ipswich residents will experience a change with automated trash and recycling collection. Discover the new collection process.

06/05/2026

To the editor: While I am a member of both the School Committee and the School Building Committee, the views expressed here are my own as a concerned citizen and do not reflect the opinions of either committee. Watching the vote at Town Meeting fall just short of the two-thirds threshold, by a mere....

06/05/2026

A great story of community.

The Ipswich Community Cupboard, a micro food pantry for senior residents, has been recognized for its efforts with a Senate citation.

06/05/2026

ILN reporter Amy Palmer has breaking news about Ipswich Public Schools...

The School Committee voted to appoint interim director of student services Meg Finnegan to the position permanently.

06/05/2026

Robert Rizzari, 69, went peacefully and surrounded by family on June 3, 2026, in Beverly after a brief illness. Known as Robert to family, but Bob or Rizz to his many friends.  Born in Stoneham, Mass., on Aug. 24, 1956, to Salvatore R. and Carol H. Rizzari (deceased). He leaves his loving sisters E...

06/05/2026

Rock n' Roll fun at Town Hall! 🎸🎶

The Select Board celebrated 50 years of Ipswich rock band The Fools with a proclamation and brief signing ceremony on Monday.