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Parlee Cycles in Peabody

Bob Parlee takes an idea for a bicycle and turns it into an international phenomenon. By Alexandra Pecci. Photography by Joel Laino. Bicycle designer bob Parlee might tell you that he never really went to school; that he just enjoys building things and figuring them out. But then his wife Isabel is likely to interject. (more…) Read More →

Tupelo Music Hall in Salisbury

Tupelo Music Hall in Salisbury welcomes music fans back to the beach. By Jack Morris. Driving to salisbury beach in the middle of the winter used to be something only dog walkers and nature lovers might do. These days, add fans of rock and roll to that list. The Tupelo Music Hall Salisbury, located on Salisbury Beach in the New Pavilion building (also... (more...)

Coco Chanel’s Makeup Artist, Guy Lento

Makeup Artist Guy Lento trades supermodels for super moms. By Leslie Martini. Photographs by Sadie Dayton. Coco Chanel once said, “I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little—if only out of politeness. Maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”... (more...)

Plow Driver Anthony Laconte

If a few inches are in the forecast, plow driver Anthony Laconte is ready to work. By Jillian Ducharme. Photograph by Christopher Churchill. Anthony Laconte knows a thing or two about snow storms. As a plow driver for the town of Georgetown and owner of construction firm J. Derenzo and Co., he hasn’t missed a storm since 1982. He’s seen almost every... (more...)

Without Pause–J. Hilary Rockett

Looking back on J. Hilary Rockett’s tireless work and unwavering dedication to the people and future of Salem, Marblehead, and the entire region. By Bryan McGonigle (more…) Read More →

Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua

Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua ushers in new era for local government. By Brian McGonigle. Photograph by Robert Boyd. On January 2, state representative William Lantigua was sworn in as mayor of Lawrence and became the city’s—as well as the state’s—first Latino mayor. Lantigua’s victory in November marked a milestone for the Massachusetts... (more...)

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods in Haverhill

Walking through the manufacturing facility at Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods is a little like visiting Willy Wonka’s hummus factory, if he had ever built one. (more…) Read More →

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