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Marblehead Offers Free COVID Tests Amid Summer Virus Surge
Residents can get their rapid, at-home test kids at the Mary Alley Building.

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Residents can get their rapid, at-home test kids at the Mary Alley Building.

The School Committee made the request over the objection of the Marblehead Education Association last week.
Alyce Davis is a 1975 SSU alumna and former Witchcraft Heights principal who also served as Salem Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Residents can obtain many City Hall services and get staff assistance at the community room on Clifton Avenue on Wednesday.
Those looking to donate can purchase new outfits at Simon Centers across Massachusetts through Sept. 16.
Beverly Veterans Affairs and the Beverly DEI Office are hosting the event at its offices on Herrick Street on Saturday.
Police said a group of young people is believed to have caused damage to front doors in the Catherine Drive area early on July 19.
Peter DiMauro replaces Adam Federico, who was named an assistant superintendent of schools in Lynnfield.
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll were in Salem for the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony at a former coal plant.
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill was closed on Friday after a car slammed into the front of the restaurant.
Plummer Youth Promise is planning a day of games, music, food and community to showcase the campus on Aug. 25.
The former Salem Academy gym and health teacher is accused of arranging to meet a girl who he believed to be 14 years old for sex.
The Citizens Academy runs Tuesday nights from Sept. 10 through Oct. 29.
Danvers residents are encouraged to apply for one of the open crossing guard positions.
Media reports said an SUV driver struck the back of a scrap metal-hauling truck at around 5:30 a.m.
The fire broke out in a multi-family home early Thursday morning and displaced at least one family.
The Affordable Homes Act allows accessory-dwelling units "by-right" for all single-family home zoning districts across the state.
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll was at Salem State University on Thursday for the culmination of the summer work program.
Monday's full moon is considered a "seasonal blue moon" but expected clouds and rain may make it difficult to see.
The Select Board this week approved alcohol licenses for two new spots looking to open this fall.