Peabody, MA|News|
'Untraceable' Guns, 'Significant' Drug Quantities Seized In Peabody Bust: Police
Peabody police said a 33-year-old man is being held pending a dangerousness hearing on drug trafficking and weapons charges.
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Scott Souza, Patch Staff
- Salem, MA
Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Teen Charged In Beverly Shooting Arraigned In Salem Juvenile Court
The 14-year-old appeared in Salem Juvenile Court to face assault with intent to murder charges.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Trump Freezes $575M In MA Funding To Pressure Democrats To End Shutdown: Report
More than $400 million of the funding was suspended in three Congressional districts.
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Salem|News|
'We're In A Crisis': U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton To Primary Challenge U.S. Sen. Ed Markey
The 46-year-old Moulton cites the 80-year-old Markey's age and ability to effectively fight for change in his campaign announcement.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Fairgrounds Opens After 'Potential Threat' Sunday Morning
Executive Director James O'Brien said police swept the Fairgrounds and deemed them safe for the public.
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Salem|News|
Treat Yourself To A New Best Buddy During Halloween Fee-Free Dog Adoption Push
MSPCA-Angell and its coalition partners are waiving adoption fees this Halloween season to alleviate the space crunch in shelters.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
'Effective And Successful': Swampscott King's Beach UV Light Treatment Results Revealed
A report determined UV light "effectively treats day-to-day dry weather stormwater flows from the Lynn and Swampscott culverts."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Coastal Flooding, 55+ Winds As Fall Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rain To MA: See Latest Forecast
The National Weather Service said areas of the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester to Newburyport will be among the most affected.
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Salem|News|
Salem Champions 'Banned Books' With Little Library At City Hall
The city is encouraging residents to check out or donate a book Saturday in honor of "Let Freedom Read Day."
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Crews Battle Car Fire At Beverly Hospital
The Beverly Fire Department said facilities remained open with traffic diverted from the affected area.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
New Swampscott Town Administrator Lays Out Initial Goals For Town Staff, Resident Feedback
Former Milton Assistant Town Administrator Nick Connors was at his first Select Board meeting on Wednesday night.
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Beverly, MA|News|
When Will Beverly's Temporary Hall-Whitaker Bridge Finally Open?
MassDOT and design engineers said they are "very confident" in the specific target date revealed at a public forum on Wednesday night.
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Peabody, MA|News|
State Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver In Peabody Motorcycle Crash
Police said the driver fled the scene and the woman riding the motorcycle was MedFlighted to a Boston hospital with serious injuries.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Damaging Fall Nor'easter Targets New England For Holiday Weekend: See Latest Forecast
Heavy rain and a harsh northeast wind will accompany the storm that could mean a washout for Sunday afternoon through Monday.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
'Abhorrent Behavior': Marblehead 15-Year-Old Charged In 'Hateful' School Graffiti Incidents
Marblehead police said the high school student was charged with two counts of vandalism, tagging property and civil rights violations.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Beverly Awarded $250K Outdoor Fire Safety Grant Following Record Wildfire Season
The funding will allow for purchasing of 70 sets of wildfire prevention gear as well as training.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Beverly Student Named National Merit Scholar At Bishop Fenwick
Madisen Baker is a senior cheer captain at the Peabody high school.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Not Gonna Happen Here': MA Gov. Healey Warns Flash Drag Racing Mobs, Illegal Street Takeovers
Gov. Maura Healey said those who organize and take part in the flash mobs will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Eyes Bitcoin ATM Ban Amid Repeated Scam Attempts
Danvers Police Chief James Lovell said he is working on a town bylaw proposal to ban the cryptocurrency machines.
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Salem|News|
Danvers, Salem, North Reading Residents Named To Salem State Alumni Leadership Board
The SSU Alumni Association and Foundation promotes pride in the university and inspires philanthropy to invest in student success.
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