The Townie

20/08/2026

You’ve probably heard the word “Yeat” around Newburyport, but do you know what it means? We asked a bunch of locals (and some not-so-locals) for their best guess 🎤🎤

06/08/2026

At Yankee Homecoming, there are too many food trucks and stalls to try them all. That’s why the Townie Taster’s doing it for you — take notes for next year! 🥳

04/08/2026

The Outreach Specialist role at the Senior Center was recently cut. This writer thinks the City should be prioritizing jobs that support seniors.

The City should be encouraging and funding positions like Outreach Specialist at the Senior Center, not cutting them.

31/07/2026

Casey J’s Tavern + American BBQ Catering in Rowley feels like sitting down for BBQ at your neighbor’s house…if that neighbor is a huge Grateful Dead fan 💀⚡️

30/07/2026

Locals often complain about Yankee Homecoming’s crowds and traffic, but when you view the festival through the lens of a child, it becomes magical.

Locals like to complain about Yankee Homecoming's crowds and traffic, but when you view the festival through the lens of a child, it regains its magic.

29/07/2026

Meet the Team: Introducing the team behind The Townie.

Everyone here plays an integral role in keeping this platform local, independent, and of course, fun. No matter how long you’ve lived in Greater Newburyport, we want you to feel like a Townie.

28/07/2026

This year's Yankee Homecoming theme, "Home Sweet Home," perfectly embodies the spirit of the annual festival.

24/07/2026

According to this resident, Amesbury’s people are at the heart of its unique sense of community.

Amesbury's people are the heart of its unique sense of community. Neighbors quietly showing up for neighbors make the town special.

21/07/2026

Smoke on The Water isn’t just a BBQ place. It’s an experience. Watch the Townie Taster eat his way through Salisbury’s new Texas-style BBQ restaurant 🍗🍖

21/07/2026

Empty nesters are hanging onto their homes, resulting in less housing availability for younger homebuyers. Here are a few reasons why.

Empty nesters aren't seeking carefree condo living, resulting in a lack of housing for younger homebuyers. Here's why empty nesters are hanging onto their homes.