Salem|News|
Salem Forest River Pool To Open For 4th Season
Daily and seasonal passes are available for Salem residents and their guests.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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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Salem|News|
Future Of Salem's 2-Century-Old City Seal Up For Debate
The virtual forum will solicit opinions on the future of the seal, which has draw criticism for its depiction of a Sumatran spice trader.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex Tech To Launch Center For Renewable Energy With $1 Million Donor Grant
A private donor provided the two-year grant to help the school develop a program for careers in the growing clean energy sector.
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Salem|News|
Salem Man Pleads Not Guilty On Murder Charges In 2 April Deaths
Jay Blodget, 30, is facing murder charges in the deaths of an Oregon man and Arizona man whose bodies were found in the woods in April.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Launches Free Beach Wheelchair Program
The donated wheelchairs will be available to any beachgoer in need on a first-come, first-served basis starting on June 30.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Annual Town Election Official Results
A School Committee shakeup, new Select Board member and two tax override ballot questions highlighted this year's competitive ballot.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Cash Seized In Beverly Drug Trafficking Bust
Beverly police said a Lynn man was charged with selling drugs in the North Beverly area.
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Peabody, MA|News|
North Shore Summer Pop-Tab Collection Drive Kicks Off 4th Year
The collections support the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Salem|News|
Salem Chamber Unveils 'Magic' Plans For Haunted Happenings 2025 Grand Parade
The theme of the Grand Parade this October is the "power of unity and imagination."
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Salem|News|
3 Charged In Salem Shooting, Glass Bottle Assault On Pope Street
Salem police said men from Lynn, Woburn and Saugus are facing gun and assault charges.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Set For Saturday Across MA: What To Know
More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups have signed on in support of No Kings.
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Peabody, MA|News|
'A Moment For Change': Peabody Parents Call For Urgent Action Against School Bullying
Friends and family members of Jason Bernard made emotional pleas in the wake of the eighth-grader's death following bullying accusations.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
'A Clear Stand By Electing New Voices': Marblehead School Committee Shakeup In Annual Town Election
Eight months after a historical teachers' strike, two incumbent School Committee members were ousted on Tuesday.
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Salem|News|
Register Aims To Clean Up 'Dirty Deeds' In Essex County
Eileen Duff said the program is designed to "clean" property deeds with discriminatory restrictions.
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Salem|News|
Friends Of The Salem Council On Aging Winter Island Fundraiser
The event is set for June 26 at the Winter Island Pavilion.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests To Be Held Saturday On North Shore: What To Know
A planned protest at King's Beach in Swampscott will join those in Beverly, Danvers/Peabody and Salem.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Freemasons Liberty Lodge Awards 2 $1K College Scholarships
The scholarships were awarded to Olivia Lyle and Jessica Simpson to continue their studies.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Musician Honored At State House Heritage Of Portugal Day Ceremony
For 50 years, Jose Ilidio Pereira's bands have been a fixture in the Portuguese community.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Special Education Teacher Named Middle School Principal
Salem State alumna and Peabody native Jessica Minter replaces Jason Calichman, who will become the district's next superintendent on July 1.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
Lynnfield Employee Resigns After 'Hate' Words Spoken On High School Graduation Livestream
The town said officials have begun an investigation into what they called the racist language heard on the stream Friday night.
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