Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Crash, Entrapment Closes Route 95 South During Monday Evening Rush
UPDATE: All lanes reopened as of 8:50 p.m.
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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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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Shop Sells $4 Million Instant Lottery Ticket
A Peabody trust representative claimed the "$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler" instant ticket game.
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Beverly, MA|News|
'Dirty Deeds' Project Removes Discriminatory Language From Essex County Property Deeds
The restrictions were common practice as a tool to exclude certain religious, racial, and ethnic groups from accessing the housing market.
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Peabody, MA|News|
'Trying To Be Optimistic': Trash Strike Hits Day 21 Across North Shore, Greater Boston
Six affected cities and towns were to be in court on Monday for a lawsuit against Republic Services for public health violations.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Trees Down, Roads Closed As High Winds, Heavy Rain Blast North Shore
The North Shore got the worst of the cold front that produced strong storms early Sunday night.
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Beverly, MA|News|
5 Teens Saved From Sinking Sailboat In North Shore Harbor
The boat was spotted taking on water off the coast of Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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Salem|News|
Former Salem School Committee Member Honored As 2025 Commonwealth Heroine
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan Lovely announced her nomination of Salem’s Ana Nuncio to be honored.
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Salem|News|
Salem Willows Black Picnic, Protest Walk Planned For Saturday
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said residents and visitors are welcome to extend the informal Black voting system commemoration.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Trash Strike Update: Peabody Explores 'Breach Of Contract' Filing As Contract Talks Resume
North Shore and Greater Boston cities and towns set up trash and recycling drop-off options amid collection disruptions.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Dozens Of MA Beaches Closed Ahead Of Sun-Splashed Summer Weekend: See Latest Update
The number of beaches closed to swimming in Massachusetts dropped from nearly 40 to 25 as of Friday morning.
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Salem|News|
Rep. Seth Moulton Slams LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Elimination
Moulton led a multi-month effort to preserve the "press 3" option of 988.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers American LL 10s Win Section 4 Championship
Danvers will play in the MA Little League 8-10 State Tournament this weekend at Tapley Park in Danvers.
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Salem|News|
MA Animal Shelter Support Coalition Marks 1 Year With Fee-Free Pet Adoptions
Fee-free adoptions will be available for extended-stay cats Friday and Saturday, and dogs 1 year or older from Monday through July 27.
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Salem|News|
Salem City Hall Services Hit Road For Mobile Mayor's Office
All members of the Mayor’s Office will be working out of the Community Room at Winter Island Function Hall.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Trash Strike Update: Gov. Healey Scolds Republic, 6 Cities, Towns File Court Complaint
UPDATE: Gov. Maura Healey calls on Republic Services "to come to the table and reach a fair deal."
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Salem|News|
8 Million Fentanyl, Meth-Laced Doses, Guns Seized On North Shore: Lynn Man Sentenced
The estimated $7 million worth of pills and powder, along with guns and pill presses, were seized during raids in November 2023.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Police Lieutenants Complete Active Threat Training Sessions
Lt. David Ostrovitz and Lt. Jason Conrad completed the Rapid Response and Active Attack trainings.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott PorchFest Returns For 6th Year In 2025
The PorchFest team is now accepting sign-ups for hosts, performers, and volunteers.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Storm Threats, Searing 105-Degree Heat Index Spark Emergencies Across MA: See Latest Forecast
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency on the second day of the expected heat wave on Wednesday.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Trash Strike Standoff: Teamsters, Republic Trade Shots As Bags Simmer In Hot Summer Sun
Republic Services filed for an injunction against the Teamsters Local 25 while union leadership said the company is refusing to bargain.
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