Daily brief · Newburyport, MA
Nor'easter continues with rain, wind, flooding
September 27, 2026
Top story
Nor'easter continues to batter region with rain, wind and flooding
A rare September nor'easter is expected to continue battering the region today with heavy rain, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and the potential for isolated flash flooding. More than 20,000 customers lost power across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut as of Saturday night.
The Boston Globe
State closes shellfish beds ahead of coastal storm
Massachusetts temporarily closed all shellfish-growing areas before sunrise Saturday due to the nor'easter's forecast high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rain.
Mass.gov
Community Closet Sale brings 10 sellers to Joppa Fine Foods
Joppa Fine Foods hosts a Community Closet Sale today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 10 local sellers offering secondhand clothing and goods at 50 Water Street.
The North Shore Moms
African drumming class set for Sunday at The Dance Place
Mamadou Diop leads a West African drumming class today from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Dance Place, 50 Water Street. Drop-in class costs $15.
The Dance Place
Young Church meets Sunday at First Religious Society
Young Church meets today from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lower Meetinghouse, 26 Pleasant Street, as part of First Religious Society's weekly programming.
First Religious Society of Newburyport
Jonny Deups performs at Tuscan Sea Grill
Jonny Deups performs today from 4 to 7 p.m. as part of Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar's fall music series.
Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar
Paddle Inn serves Sunday brunch
Paddle Inn serves Sunday brunch today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 27 State Street.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Youth ultimate frisbee session set for Sunday at Nock-Molin
Newburyport Recreation's fall ultimate frisbee program for grades 6–12 meets today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nock/Molin Field 1. All experience levels welcome.
City of Newburyport
Newburyport Crossing breaks ground on 92 new homes
State housing officials, Mayor Sean Reardon, MINCO Development and MassHousing broke ground September 22 on the third phase of Newburyport Crossing, adding 92 mixed-income apartments near the commuter rail station and Clipper City Rail Trail.
Mass.gov
Newburyport Farmers' Market open Sunday at The Tannery
The Newburyport Farmers' Market is open today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tannery Marketplace, 50 Water Street.
Seacoast Kids Calendar
Get the Newburyport brief in your inbox every morning, free.
Get the morning brief