Many of us try to donate to charities on a regular basis. However, some charities make far better use of our donations than others. Attached is a list of some of the charities that put the money where it belongs: Salvation Army: 96% goes to the cause. American Legion: Donations go to help veterans and […]

The custom of the Christmas tree began in Germany, and can be traced back to the 16th Century. Devout Christians brought trees into their homes and decorated them with fruits, nuts and other foods. Martin Luther, the 16th Century Protestant reformer, began the tradition of adding candles to illuminate the trees. While walking home one […]

The third annual Topsfield Fair Road Race was held on Sunday, September 28, 2014. This yearly race, held on the Sunday before the Topsfield Fair begins, benefits the Essex Agricultural Society College Scholarship Fund. The Fund helps high school seniors with the rising cost of a college education. The race is open to runners and […]

The Friendship of Salem, a replica of the 1797 vessel Friendship, is owned by the National Park Service. The replica was built by Scarano Brothers Shipyard in Albany, New York using modern materials and construction methods and was launched in 1996. The original Friendship was built in Salem, Massachusetts by Enos Briggs at his shipyard […]