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The Newburyport Clippers (0-5) are still searching for their first win of the season as they were shutout by the Pentucket Sachems 19-0, at World War Memorial Stadium in Newburyport on Friday, October 3rd in an evening game under the lights.

Not having two of their key players in the game didn’t bode well for the Clippers as David Freeman and Kyle LeBlanc were on the sidelines with injuries and did not play.

Pentucket scored on the first drive of the game after a great run back on the opening kickoff put the Sachems in excellent field position.

It was a frustrating game for the Clippers and the Clipper fans watching the game as Newburyport could march the ball down the field, but couldn’t find a way to advance or score on key 3rd and 4th play downs throughout the game, including a four play series at the one-yard line when they had a first and goal.

The icing on the cake for Pentucket was the 99-yard scoring drive that followed their goal line stop of the Clippers on the one-yard line. That was a game breaker for Newburyport.

Pentucket stopped the Clippers three different times when the Clippers had advanced the ball within the Pentucket 20 yard line. The Pentucket defense always came up with a big play and a big stop throughout the game when it mattered most.  This was the third straight shutout for the Pentucket team. That says a lot about their defense and their mindset.
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When: October 3rd through October 13th
Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Weekdays - $10; Weekends - $12; Parking: $8.00

You know that Fall is coming when you start seeing signs and advertisements for the upcoming Topsfield Fair. 

The Topsfield Fair, which goes back to 1818, is the oldest running agricultural fair in the country and is one of the largest and most popular fairs in Massachusetts.

This year the Topsfield Fair starts on Friday, October 3, 2008 and runs through Monday, October 13, 2008.  Entertainment at this year’s Fair will include the Royal Canadian Mounted Police equestrian team (October 3, 2008 through October 8, 2008) and a special appearance and show by Jeff Corwin on October 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

The Topsfield Fair features a livestock arena, arts and crafts, handicrafts, a pie baking contest, the Beekeeping & Honey Show, live animals. The livestock arena will have horse and oxen pulling, a giant pumpkin contest, a draft horse show, and more. Live animal exhibits feature cattle, poultry, sheep, and rabbits.

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Sports

The Newburyport Clippers (0-5) are still searching for their first win of the season as they were shutout by the Pentucket Sachems 19-0, at World War Memorial Stadium in Newburyport on Friday, October 3rd in an evening game under the lights.

Not having two of their key players in the game didn’t bode well for the Clippers as David Freeman and Kyle LeBlanc were on the sidelines with injuries and did not play.

Pentucket scored on the first drive of the game after a great run back on the opening kickoff put the Sachems in excellent field position.

It was a frustrating game for the Clippers and the Clipper fans watching the game as Newburyport could march the ball down the field, but couldn’t find a way to advance or score on key 3rd and 4th play downs throughout the game, including a four play series at the one-yard line when they had a first and goal.

The icing on the cake for Pentucket was the 99-yard scoring drive that followed their goal line stop of the Clippers on the one-yard line. That was a game breaker for Newburyport.

Pentucket stopped the Clippers three different times when the Clippers had advanced the ball within the Pentucket 20 yard line. The Pentucket defense always came up with a big play and a big stop throughout the game when it mattered most.  This was the third straight shutout for the Pentucket team. That says a lot about their defense and their mindset.
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There are three local River Rival football games on the schedule for Friday evening, October 3rd.

All games start at 7:00 pm and the weather conditions are pretty nice. Nice, cool and dry. Perfect high school football weather.

Newburyport vs Pentucket (at Newburyport)
Newburyport (0-4) is still looking for its first win of the season. Pentucket (2-1) lost a lot of players last year, but is still finding ways to win this year and has rebounded after an opening season loss. Newburyport looked good last week against North Andover. Pentucket won last year’s game in the last minute. Newburyport should be motivated tonight.

Triton vs Ipswich (at Ipswich)
Triton (1-1) had a bye week last week. It will be interesting to see how they respond this week after their hard fought, one point loss to Hamilton-Wenham on a gutsy call to go for a two-point conversion to try and win the game.

Amesbury vs Lawrence (at Amesbury)
Is Amesbury (3-0) the team to beat in the Cape Ann Small Division? So far this season, they have looked impressive. Lawrence is a team that has shown improvement this year. Amesbury’s tenacity may be the key factor in the game.
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Coastal Naturalist

When: Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m
Where: Salisbury Town Hall, 5 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA

The next meeting of the Salisbury Coastal Trails group is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Salisbury Town Hall.

At the most recent meeting on September 18th, updates were provided on the status of several rail trail projects, including completing the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail from Cushing Street to Lion’s Park, and the design of the proposed Old Eastern Marsh Trail to be built by the Massachusetts State Highway Department.
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When: Sunday, October 5th , 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Notes: The program is free. The program is for ages 8 and Older

In order to track birds, scientists band them with silver bracelets and release them back into the wild.

If you are curious about bird banding s performed and what is involved in the process, visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, October 5th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m and you can see how bird banding is conducted on the refuge.

Mass Audubon operates a seasonal bird banding station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. On Sunday, October 5th, you can Join refuge volunteer Sue McGrath on a visit to the bird banding station and witness how birds being banded and see this important research in action.

Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the outdoors.
Meet at the sub-headquarters parking lot.
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Events

When: October 3rd through October 13th
Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Weekdays - $10; Weekends - $12; Parking: $8.00

You know that Fall is coming when you start seeing signs and advertisements for the upcoming Topsfield Fair. 

The Topsfield Fair, which goes back to 1818, is the oldest running agricultural fair in the country and is one of the largest and most popular fairs in Massachusetts.

This year the Topsfield Fair starts on Friday, October 3, 2008 and runs through Monday, October 13, 2008.  Entertainment at this year’s Fair will include the Royal Canadian Mounted Police equestrian team (October 3, 2008 through October 8, 2008) and a special appearance and show by Jeff Corwin on October 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

The Topsfield Fair features a livestock arena, arts and crafts, handicrafts, a pie baking contest, the Beekeeping & Honey Show, live animals. The livestock arena will have horse and oxen pulling, a giant pumpkin contest, a draft horse show, and more. Live animal exhibits feature cattle, poultry, sheep, and rabbits.

Read more »

There are three local River Rival football games on the schedule for Friday evening, October 3rd.

All games start at 7:00 pm and the weather conditions are pretty nice. Nice, cool and dry. Perfect high school football weather.

Newburyport vs Pentucket (at Newburyport)
Newburyport (0-4) is still looking for its first win of the season. Pentucket (2-1) lost a lot of players last year, but is still finding ways to win this year and has rebounded after an opening season loss. Newburyport looked good last week against North Andover. Pentucket won last year’s game in the last minute. Newburyport should be motivated tonight.

Triton vs Ipswich (at Ipswich)
Triton (1-1) had a bye week last week. It will be interesting to see how they respond this week after their hard fought, one point loss to Hamilton-Wenham on a gutsy call to go for a two-point conversion to try and win the game.

Amesbury vs Lawrence (at Amesbury)
Is Amesbury (3-0) the team to beat in the Cape Ann Small Division? So far this season, they have looked impressive. Lawrence is a team that has shown improvement this year. Amesbury’s tenacity may be the key factor in the game.
Read more »