Peabody, MA|News|
Man Arranged Meetup With Girl At Northshore Mall: Police
Marc R. Reeves, 48, of Haverhill, thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl, according to police.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Leases Electric School Bus
The bus, which will be delivered this summer, is the first step towards Beverly's goal of having an all-electric school bus fleet.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Coronavirus Response Includes More Cleaning At Schools
In a letter to parents, Beverly Superintendent Sue Charochak outlined how the school system is responding to coronavirus
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Salem, MA|News|
As Coronavirus Spreads, Salem State Pays For Students To Return
Salem State University is not requiring students to end study abroad programs early but will cover the cost of flight changes if they do.
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Salem, MA|News|
Super Tuesday In MA: What's At Stake In Democratic Primary
Super Tuesday is crucial for Elizabeth Warren's fading campaign after the Massachusetts senator lost the first four voting contests.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Sees Increase In Coyotes
Peabody police said there has been an increase in coyote activity near the Higgins Middle School and other parts of the city.
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Salem, MA|News|
Here's What Legal Sports Betting Could Look Like In Massachusetts
The state legislature could legalize betting on professional and Division I college sports before it recesses this summer.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem High School Roots Served Welch Well
Jack Welch, the businessman who made GE one of the world's most powerful companies, was a standout student and three-sport athlete in Salem.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Apartment Fire Leaves 12 Families Homeless
The fire started in the basement and spread through the walls and ceilings of the building on North Pine Street in Salem.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Two-Alarm Fire Reported In Danvers
Fire fighters are on scene at 20 Locust Street in Danvers.
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Salem, MA|News|
Fire Rips Through Salem Aprtment Complex
The early-morning fire in a 3.5-story apartment complex on North Pine Street in Salem reached two alarms.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers's Osborn Tavern To Close
The Osborn Tavern, which is appealing a liquor license suspension, invited customers to a "last hurrah."
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Salem, MA|News|
Gov. Baker Opposes Gas, Corporate Tax Increases
"I don’t believe we need to raise taxes to fund transportation at this point in time," Gov. Charlie Baker said of a proposed transit bill.
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Beverly, MA|News|
'Wicked Tuna' Adds Beverly Native To Cast For Ninth Season
Beverly native Bob Cook will be on the boat Fat Tuna when the popular show's ninth season premiers.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Multiple Injuries In Peabody Car Crash
Scanner reports said the crash on Route 128 in Peabody involved multiple vehicles.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Peabody High Student Facing Gun Charges After Danvers Arrest
Police found four guns, including two without serial numbers, in the Danvers apartment of the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School student.
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Salem, MA|News|
Peabody Man Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Salem Man
"Not a day has passed since that night that my heart does not ache with guilt," Michael Hery said to a Salem Superior Court judge.
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Beverly, MA|News|
No Bail For Beverly Parents Accused Of Beating Teen Daughter
Hadi S. Jabbar, 46, and his wife Ruqaya Al Jumaili, 40, are accused of causing a hemorrhage in the girl's eye.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Schools Step Up Efforts To Fight Coronavirus, Flu
The school system is supplementing a new disinfecting program that had been put in place earlier this year.
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Salem, MA|News|
MA Lawmakers Propose $612 Million In New Taxes, Fees
The legislation includes a five-cent gas tax increase to help pay for transportation improvements throughout the state.
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