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Michelle Xiarhos Curran

Michelle Xiarhos Curran is a former newspaper reporter who now works as a freelance writer and editor for several Massachusetts-based publications and organizations. She holds a degree in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is taking a long overdue stab at fiction writing. She lives in Newburyport with her husband, two sons and a daughter.

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Book Review – Legendary Locals of Lowell

“Legendary Locals of Lowell” is an informative read for anyone interested in learning about the city’s unique history and place on the national landscape.

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Book Review: The Blue Bottle

Fresh off a disastrous seventh grade at school, 13-year-old Charlotte Hale is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer in Rocky Harbor, an…

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Mixbusters: Common Man Cocktails Demystifies the Art of the Cocktail

In 2007, Derrick Schommer created the Common Man Cocktails website, followed by a YouTube channel devoted to simplifying the art of the craft cocktail.

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In the Absence of Words

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, an experienced calligrapher, wants people who view her spirit books to feel a connection to the natural world.

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Farm Fresh Meals for Fall #4 – Apple Crisp

Just as the weather changes with the seasons, so do our palates. And with the arrival of fall, it’s time to take advantage of the…

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Farm Fresh Meals for Fall #3 – Beef With Caramelized Pumpkin Sauce

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