Aaron Robinson

Finding the perfect holiday gift can be difficult. Local artisans Lisa Scala, Vito Couch and Rachel Benson can make your holiday shopping easier.

To keep the season merry, we’re presenting a few recipes from Merrimack Valley’s finest chefs and restaurant owners, including Seoul Kitchen.

Custom-made leather belts by Dan Jacavanco, tree ornaments by Elisa Drumm and glass blowing by Peter Ridabock; find great, locally-made gifts for the holidays here.

For Jocelyn’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Martini Lounge, the holidays are about connecting with family traditions, and cooking is one huge way to connect.

Catie’s Closet is preparing for the second annual “A Catie’s Closet Christmas in Belvidire,” which will give the public the opportunity to tour three historical homes in Lowell’s Belvidire neighborhood. The interiors and exteriors of the homes will be professionally adorned in Christmas decor by local designer Mark Caputo.

For holiday shoppers looking beyond the Big Box, here’s a practical buying guide for art made by hand, by local craftspeople. Investing in such unique and personalized gifts will put smiles on the faces of your loved ones and show support for local artisans.

On Sunday, divers investigated several locations along the Merrimack River that historically limit safe passageway to downtown Haverhill for boaters.

To keep the season merry, we’re presenting recipes from Merrimack Valley’s finest chefs, such as Moonstones Executive Chef Adam Hervieux

To keep the season merry, we’re presenting a few recipes from Angelina’s Italian Restaurant. Perhaps they’ll change the ways you celebrate.