Salem|News|
Salem High Culinary Arts Student Named MA Scholar of the Year
Senior Janay Newton earned the honor announced at the Third Annual CTE Senior Awards Ceremony at the M. Ruth Norton Auditorium.
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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|
Beverly Recreation Free Summer Concert Series Back For 2025
Beverly Homecoming will sponsor more than two dozen shots at Lynch Park and the Beverly Commons Gazebo.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Veterans High To Ban Cell Phones In Class Starting This Fall
The pilot policy, pending a statewide restriction, bans cell phones during "academic" periods in school.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Resident Honored At MA State House Military Appreciation Day
Peabody resident Lieutenant Commander Robert M. Dunne, Jr. was recognized for his military service, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Arts Fest Beverly To Feature 125+ Artists, Crafters For 22nd Year
The annual celebration will feature shopping, live music, food trucks, and family activities on June 14 in downtown Beverly.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Bullying, Budget Pleas Pack Grueling Peabody School Committee Meeting
Dozens spoke against pending cuts in the wake of a student's death and stories of chronic bullying in the schools.
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Salem|News|
Low-Cost MA Grocery Chain Shutters Citing Historically High Food Costs
There were four locations of the nonprofit store in Greater Boston, including one in Salem.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Health Department To Host Teen Substance, Mental Health Forum
Dr. Samuel Meisel and Regional Health Coordinator Olivia Dufour will host the regional forum on June 3.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Garden Art Walk Returns For 2025
The Swampscott Recreation Department is taking over the organization of the event from ReachArts.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
CDC Changes COVID Vaccine Recommendations For These Bay Staters
Two key demographics will not longer be recommended to receive a COVID-19 booster under the new guidelines.
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Salem|News|
$525K Ticketed For Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem Projects
State Sen. Joan Lovely said the earmarks were approved in the Senate Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Institute Library Book Sale To Fund Community Programs
The sale will include 50-cent paperbacks and $1 hardcovers.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers High To Host Internship Fair In Fieldhouse This Week
About 150 DHS seniors worked in various fields, including healthcare, marketing, education and the building trades.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody To Launch School Mental Health Center After Student's Death
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the center will be set up at the Higgins Middle School following the death of a 14-year-old student.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Resident Honored At State House Military Appreciation Day
Each state legislator was invited to nominate a member of their local military community.
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Salem|News|
Witch City Residents Can Ride Salem Trolley For Free This Summer
This summer marks the 13th year of the free ride program.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Find Out When You May Come Across An Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint
State Police will conduct the checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Essex County later this month.
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Salem|News|
Salem Awards 17 College Scholarships At City Hall Event
The scholarships, each valued at $500, are made possible through the donations to the city of Salem Scholarship & Education Funds.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Nor'easter Slams MA With 7+ Inches: New Memorial Day Weekend Weather
The long holiday weekend weather forecast features some good news and some bad news if you have outdoor plans. Here are the new details.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Mayor: Washington Actions 'Threaten' City Residents
Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill ended his State of the City address with a staunch defense of immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ+ community.
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