Amesbury: Many may think that farms are quiet this time of year, but many are fixing equipment, ordering seeds and supplies and here at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, pruning the apple trees. Newburyport: Letter carrier Bill Tremblay uses "stabilizers" on the bottom his boots to walk the icy streets and sidewalks of Newburyport's downtown area. The strap-on device have small cleats attached which help to create traction as golf or football cleats. Photo by Bryan Eaton/ Newburyport Daily News Thursday January 29, 2008.

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