Salem, MA|News|
Salem Mayor Wants More Diversity In City Hall Portraits
Mayor Kim Driscoll is asking city council to order the replacement of a painting of Andrew Jackson in Salem city council chambers.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Residents Say Restaurant Proposal Is Illegal
The residents hired an attorney to help its opposition to redevelop a lot that has been vacant since a McDonald's closed in 2006.
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Salem, MA|News|
Court Upholds Salem Stabbing Conviction
Jamie Bent, 31, of Salem, was convicted of the 2017 stabbing of a homeless man outside the Peabody Essex Museum last year.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Guilty Verdict In Road Rage Killing Of Peabody Man
A 22-year-old Lowell woman will be sentenced on manslaughter and firearms charges next month.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Not Guilty Plea In Danvers Hit-And-Run
Prosecutors say a Maine man crashed into gas pumps then fled the fiery scene after drinking at the Golden Banana on Route 1.
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Salem, MA|News|
'There Oughta Be A Law:' In Massachusetts, There Could Be
Under a longstanding tradition, Massachusetts lawmakers will file legislation at the request of constituents.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours
Here's what you need to know about the Nov. 5 election.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours
Here's what you need to know about the Nov. 5 election.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours
Here's what you need to know about the Nov. 5 election.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Candidates Split On Renewable Energy Initiative
In a poll, the candidates had differing views on whether to make a resolution to switch to 100% renewable energy sources by 2035 binding.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
'Tough' Negotiations Continue Between Swampscott, Teachers
The two sides disagree on how much a 3% cost-of-living increase would cost taxpayers, among other items.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Quarry Agrees To Limit Blasting
The concession comes after weeks of complaints from residents in Swampscott, Salem and Marblehead.
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Salem, MA|News|
No One Testifies At Hearing On MA Bill To Ban The Word 'Bitch'
While it would "take minutes for a judge" to throw the law out, the lawmaker behind it says he wants to "illuminate" the process.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Boston-Area Auto Emissions Growing Faster Than Population: Report
Boston University’s Database of Road Transportation Emissions shows a spike in auto emissions between 1990 and 2017.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Moves Trick With Storm In Forecast
A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and continue into Thursday..
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Trick Or Treat Still On, Despite Weather
A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and threaten trick-or-treating.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Trick Or Treat Still On, Despite Weather
A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and threaten trick-or-treating.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Trick-Or-Treat Still On, Despite Weather
A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and threaten trick-or-treating.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Trick Or Treat Still On, Despite Weather
A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and threaten trick-or-treating.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Trick Or Treat Still On, Despite Weather
A stretch of sporadically heavy rain with possible rumbles of thunder will begin Wednesday night and threaten trick-or-treating.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff