Amy Palmer

Recent Work

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 14th April 2026

Thousands of dollars worth of seedlings destroyed at Three Sisters’ greenhouse

IPSWICH — Three Sisters Garden Project staff arrived Tuesday morning to find their greenhouse completely torn apart.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 8th April 2026

Hearts 'N Flowers closing after 14 years in Ipswich

IPSWICH — Linda Ayala, the owner of Ipswich Hearts ‘N Flowers, doesn’t want to close up shop.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 8th April 2026

Following lacrosse injury, school officials reviewing athletic trainer coverage and protocols

IPSWICH — School officials are examining ways to increase athletic trainer coverage at sporting events after a lacrosse player broke his forearm during a scrimmage last month.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 6th April 2026

Zumi’s Babesh Bhuju is heading back into thin air

IPSWICH — Babesh Bhuju is temporarily leaving his post at Zumi’s this month to trek around the eighth highest mountain in the world.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 14th January 2026

Clam flats closed as seagulls surge near Agresource compost facility

IPSWICH — It was like nothing they had ever seen before. After 40, 50, even 60 years of clamming in Plum Island Sound, local clammers said they had never seen so many seagulls — until this year.

Community Coverage

Relevant and timely people-centered reporting

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 24th March 2026

Ipswich High alum celebrates 'surreal' Oscar win after making Hollywood debut

IPSWICH — When Highway West Entertainment reached out to Matt Corcoran, asking if he would sing in the short film The Singers, he could hardly believe it.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 17th March 2026

Ipswich man sets Guinness World Record with advanced ab exercise

IPSWICH — Joe DeMarco walked into Iron Rail Gymnastics on March 2 with one goal in mind — to break the Guinness World Record for most toes-to-bar in one hour.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 11th March 2026

Rowley native to run Boston Marathon after mom survives rare infection

ROWLEY — It was just another day at work for Tammy Graves when she suddenly began feeling very tired and weak.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 2nd October 2025

Post office goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ROWLEY — The Rowley Post Office has gone pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thanks to the passion and hard work of one dedicated employee.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 10th September 2025

The healing power of music: Cambodian genocide survivor to perform with Orchestra on the Hill

IPSWICH — Music saved Arn Chorn-Pond’s life. Chorn-Pond, now in his 60s, was just a boy when the Khmer Rouge took control of his home country and murdered more than 30 members of his family.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 20th May 2025

Ipswich family seeking a cure for daughter’s ultra-rare genetic disorder

IPSWICH — TBCD syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder, with fewer than 50 reported cases worldwide. Bella Galoni, a 15-month-old living right here in Ipswich, is one of them.

Local politics

Critical coverage of decisions that shape the community

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 12th March 2026

Ipswich School Committee approves smallest budget increase in years

IPSWICH —- The Ipswich School Committee approved its smallest budget increase in years last Thursday.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 4th March 2026

Facing a financial crisis, Rowley plans to deplete free cash to fund budget

ROWLEY — Rowley is in a financial crisis, according to Finance Committee Chair Dennis Roy.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 26th February 2026

Ipswich citizen petition condemns President Trump’s 'lawlessness,' urges Congress to act

IPSWICH — Ipswich voters will decide whether to urge Congress to exercise its authority over President Donald Trump.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 18th February 2026

'Rally for Democracy' marks one year of protesting Trump administration

IPSWICH — On Feb. 22, 2025, a month after Donald Trump’s inauguration, Ipswich resident Scott Newell and six of his friends gathered at Five Corners to protest the new administration.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 11th November 2025

Exclusive interview: Seth Moulton talks generational change, Trump, and local issues

NORTH SHORE — For the past decade, Congressman Seth Moulton has been the voice of the North Shore in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Local News (Ipswich/Rowley, Topsfield/Boxford) • 4th September 2025

Under new state law, abutters have little say over accessory dwelling units

IPSWICH — Under a new state law, residents don’t have much of a say if their neighbors decide to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), according to building inspector Jim Bone.