Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Responds To Sex Abuse Accusations By Former Student
The former student did not notify school officials about the alleged abuse when he was still a student, the city said in a court filing.
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Salem, MA|News|
Essex County Residents Are Leaving Massachusetts: Census
Blame the high cost of housing on why more people are leaving Massachusetts, including 5,827 from Essex County.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Paroled Rapist Living With Danvers Philanthropist
Benjamin LaGuer, who was sentenced to life in prison in 1984, was released on medical parole, is living with a Danvers hospice care worker.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Multiple Injuries In Peabody, Danvers Car Crashes
Rescue workers called advanced life support to two Peabody crashes, while, separately, a car crashed into the Danvers Walgreen's store.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Ump To Call Games At Little League World Series
Michael Orlando Jr. was one of 90 volunteers chosen to officiate at this summer's tournament in Williamsport, PA.
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Salem, MA|News|
Superintendent Candidate Endorses Salem Mayor
"(L)et's keep electing her," Erin McMahin said during a candidate forum for Salem residents to meet candidates for the superintendent's job.
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Salem, MA|News|
Attempted Salem-Beverly Bridge Jumper Transported To Hospital
Rescue workers from both cities were called to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, according to scanner reports.
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Salem, MA|News|
Part Of Salem Garage Will Be Closed For Repairs
The $1.1 million in upgrades for the Museum Place parking garage will last about three months and begin in March.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Developers Revising Apartment Proposal
Neighbors voiced concerns at a zoning board of appeals hearing on the proposed, 29-unit apartment building on Pine Street in Danvers.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Power Outage Blamed On Equipment Failure
Crews from Peabody Municipal Light Plant are working to fix the outage in the area of Huntington Wood.
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Salem, MA|News|
Man Who Caused Salem State Lockdown Reaches Plea Deal
Salem State University and Salem police searched the Forest River Conservation area and the nearby MBTA tracks for nearly an hour after rece
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Selectmen Will Have Challenger In Election
Stephen Williams, who placed fourth in last year's election, has returned nomination papers with the 80 required signatures.
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Salem, MA|News|
Massachusetts Donors Back Warren, Buttigieg
Joe Biden was the only other presidential candidate to top seven figures from Massachusetts backers, according to FEC data released Monday.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Mayor, Residents Petition Against Housing Development
The plan to redevelop the JB Thomas Hospital site will add "strain on our municipal infrastructure," according to the petition.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Public Library Drops Fines For Overdue Books
The move comes as other libraries eliminate the fines to increase library use.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
What Should Go In Swampscott's Vacant Police Station?
Swampscott has issued a request for interest in reusing the old Swampscott Police Station, which has been vacant since 2013.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Police: Helicopters Over City No Cause For Alarm
FEMA and members of the military are conducting helicopter training exercises out of Beverly Airport.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Ex-Peabody Teacher Given More Time In Sex Abuse Lawsuit
A federal judge gave the teacher more time to respond to accusations by a student who attended Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Warns Of Traffic Delays As Utility Work Gets Underway
Crews started work on replacing underground gas lines on a busy Peabody Street this week.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Lockdown At Beverly Middle School Was Accidental
A staff member accidentally hit a panic button, triggering a lockdown at Beverly Middle School.
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