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Northshore Mall Reopens With New Guidelines, Restrictions
Simon Property Group reopened the nine malls it owns in Massachusetts for the first time since March 19.

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Simon Property Group reopened the nine malls it owns in Massachusetts for the first time since March 19.

In a note to customers, the co-owner of McKinnon's Markets responded to reports that the company withheld information about the coronavirus.
The $40.5 million Marblehead school budget proposal, however, is still 2.2 percent higher than the current year's budget.
Timothy Allcott, 58, is now facing federal criminal charges in addition to civil charges filed by Massachusetts regulators and the SEC.
While May's tax collections were better than April's, they still fell $320 million below the benchmark set by state budget officials.
Attorneys for Capt. Kate Stephens, however, may end up requesting a change of date for the disciplinary hearing.
Salem's police chief says they are a "great tool," but they are also costly and have limitations.
Salem Principal Samantha Meier made the announcement in her daily video to students and families.
The Salem restaurant and craft brewer is having trouble working out a lease extension as it tries to reopen after the coronavirus shutdown.
The May 31 fire destroyed two units and heavily damaged the other apartments at the Saltonstall Apartments on Lafayette Street in Salem.
New Hampshire's Department of Fish and Game wants Henry Santos, 41, of Peabody, and his hiking partner to cover the cost of their rescue.
Two city councilors asked Mayor Kim Driscoll to halt or postpone protests that were held in Salem over the weekend.
The state education commissioner is telling school systems to begin ordering the supplies they will be required to have in September now.
The pledge from Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill comes after former President Barack Obama asked U.S. mayors to review the policies.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Salem police station to call for the removal of Kate Stephens.
Video clips posted to social media showed a mostly peaceful demonstration featuring speakers and chants in Peabody Square.
At least for now, JC Penney will keep all of its Massachusetts locations open as it closes 154 locations in 38 states.
"We already have some very good policies in place," Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said after a preliminary review of the department's policies.
Beverly Farms is expanding its annual house decorating contest to make up for the events lost to the coronavirus crisis.
Despite a $4.6 million revenue shortfall because of the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Mike Cahill believes Beverly can avoid job cuts.