Swampscott, MA|News|
Proposed Swampscott Pot Shop Facing Opposition From Neighbors
Swampscott residents said they are concerned about increased parking and traffic that may come if the cannabis store is approved.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Man Facing New Kidnapping Charges In Maine
Stephen Pilson, 52, was arrested after he was seen chasing a 27-year-old woman into the woods along the Maine Turnpike in Augusta.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Declares Emergency Parking Ban
Withe forecasters calling for up to six inches of snow, Peabody put emergency parking restrictions in place.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Council Candidates In Court: What To Look For
Jerry Ryan's legal challenge of last month's election results in the Ward 6 council race is scheduled for a hearing this week.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Crash Leaves Four With Serious Injuries
The highway was reopened and the crash, which resulted in serious injuries to four people, is under investigation.
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Salem, MA|News|
Massachusetts Gas Prices Creep Up
While gas prices in the state rose to $2.52 per gallon last week, they are down from where they were a year ago, AAA said.
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Peabody, MA|News|
In Retrial, Peabody Doctor Guilty Of Sexual Assault On Patient
Walter Levitsky, 87, will face up to 2.5 years in prison when he is sentenced for indecent assault and battery.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Set To Start Winter Parking Rules
After a delay, the winter ban on overnight parking will start in Marblehead this week.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Widespread Flooding As Rain Moves Off Shore
The New Hampshire and the northeast Massachusetts coasts were under flood watches, but problems were scattered throughout the region.
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Stoughton, MA|News|
Stoughton Ikea Reportedly Evacuated
Shoppers report sitting in long lines of traffic after the sudden, unexplained evacuation of the Ikea store in Stoughton.
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Brockton, MA|News|
One Dead, Suspect At Large In Brockton Shooting
Police released the identity of the 26-year-old Brockton man who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Crash Causing Big Delays
An overturned van is causing delays on a rainy Saturday morning.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Police Search For Missing Dorchester Teen
Emily Nguyen, 16, of Dorchester, was last seen around 2:30 p.m. Friday near 612 Metropolitan Ave. in Hyde Park.
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Salem, MA|News|
Hidden Cost Of Driving In MA Is $64 Billion: Study
The Harvard Kennedy School study released this week says drivings costs the average Massachusetts family $14,000 per year.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Person Injured In Danvers Fire
The victim reportedly sustained burn injuries in the kitchen fire.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody TV Posts Tribute To Late Superintendent: WATCH
Two weeks after the sudden death of Cara Murtagh, Peabody's cable television station released a video highlighting her life.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Troubled Beverly Theater Files For Bankruptcy
Two executives resigned from Boston Children's Theater, which is also being investigated by the Essex County District Attorney's office.
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Salem, MA|News|
Massachusetts Lifts Vape Ban For Cannabis Stores
A day after the state lifted its ban on vape products for nicotine, the Cannabis Control Commission said pot dealers could also resume sales
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Salem, MA|News|
Former Salem City Councilor Surrenders Law License
Stephen P. Lovely resigned from the bar to settle misconduct allegations without admitting wrongdoing.
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Salem, MA|News|
Ex-Salem Cop Appeals Indecent Assault Conviction
Brian Butler is serving a 3.5 to 5-year sentence for the Oct. 31, 2016 assault of a man placed in protective custody by Salem Police.
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