Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Police Officer Who Died Unexpectedly Identified
Funeral services and a fundraiser for the family of Detective Joshua Pickett, who died at home on Sept. 7, have been announced.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Police Sergeant Jailed After Violating Release Conditions
Sgt. Brendan O'Brien, 42, changed his user name on Facebook and contacted the woman he is accused of trying to strangle last month.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Passes On Beverly, North Andover Educators For Principal
Chris Lord, who had been interim principal for the start of the school year, will stay on to lead Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Boyfriend Arrested After Tewksbury Woman Found Dead
The body of Jennifer Kalicki, 39, was found in the Archstone apartment complex this weekend.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover High School Evacuated After Unexpected Fire Alarm
The evacuation prompted the school to change its schedule, but other details were not immediately available.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Loses An Italian Restaurant
Another restaurant has already announced plans for the Lynde Street space Firenze Trattoria has occupied since 2013.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Car Crash Victims Were Brooks School Students
Three of the four teenagers remained hospitalized on Friday, two days after the single-car crash in North Andover.
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North Andover, MA|News|
First Anniversary Of Gas Explosions Marked With Somber Ceremony
Officials in Lawrence dedicated a square in memory of Leonel Rondon, the 18-year-old man killed a year ago.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Fire Reaches Second Alarm
The fire was reported at an office building on Washington Street in Tewksbury.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Merrimack Valley Man Sues Uber, Says He's An Employee
The Haverhill man is seeking class action status for his lawsuit, which says Uber should not classify drivers as independent contractors.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Preliminary Election: Voter's Guide
The city-wide preliminary election will narrow the field of candidates running school committee and several Salem City Council seats.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem OKs Zoning Change To Reuse Religious, Municipal Buildings
After 18 months of debate, City Council approved the change that will allow the redevelopment of several vacant religious school buildings.
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North Andover, MA|News|
State: Utility May Be Violating Gas Disaster Compliance Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities said Columbia Gas of Massachusetts may not be complying with the plan agreed to last year.
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Salem, MA|News|
Housing Is Key Issue In At-Large Salem City Council Race
The at-large Salem City Council candidate agree development is Salem's biggest issue, but offer different perspective and solutions.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Student Is National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Students Are National Merit Semi-Finalists
Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly High Senior Is National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.
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Andover, MA|News|
12 Phillips Seniors Are National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists
Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Moves Closer To Opening First Cannabis Shop
Mayor Mike Cahill said he will sign an agreement with Fresh Fields LLC to open a recreational cannabis store on Rantoul Street.
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North Andover, MA|News|
4 Teens Escape Burning Jeep After North Andover Crash
One teen was airlifted to a Boston hospital and the other three were hospitalized with "serious to moderate" injuries.
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