Salem|News|
Oregon Man Identified As Second Salem Murder Victim
The Essex County District Attorney's Office identified the second murder victim whose body was found in the woods near the Salem Walmart.
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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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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody INCredible Awards To Honor City's Top Businesses, Contributors
The Chamber of Commerce said this year's honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and community spirit
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Swampscott, MA|News|
North Shore Woman Wins First 'Colossal Millions' Lottery Grand Prize
The Lynn woman won the first $1 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$15,000,000 Colossal Millions" instant game.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt To Seek 8th Term In Re-Election Bid
"I'm running for another term to keep Peabody moving forward." - Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's First Baptist Church To Host 'Wild Symphony' Kids Concert
The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra presents a Children’s Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo on Sunday.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Education Foundation Picked As Shaw's Fundraiser Beneficiary
A portion of the sales of Shaw's reusable bags purchased in May will go toward scholarships and Peabody school programs.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott 2025 Town Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote
Swampscott residents will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for Select Board members and other town offices.
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Salem|News|
Salem Mobile Mayor's Office At Pioneer Terrace On Tuesday
Area residents will have access to City Hall staff and services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Room at Pioneer Terrace.
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Salem|News|
Salem State Breaks Ground On SSU BOLD Campus Unification Project
A $1 million gift from alumna Mary "Midge" DeSimone and her husband, Tom DeSimone, is helping fund the campus modernization project.
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Salem|News|
Arizona Man Identified As Salem Murder Victim
A 41-year-old Arizona man was one of the two victims found in the woods near the Salem Walmart last week.
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Salem|News|
Salem Chamber Award Winners Celebrated At Peabody Essex Museum Dinner
Winners were chosen through a public voting process that saw over 2,000 votes cast by members of the broader Salem community.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Boston Celtics To Host All-Girls Showcase In Beverly
Participants will join an all-female, experienced coaching team for fun, developmental, and confidence-building basketball activities.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Brewery Owner Eyes Festival As Celebration Of MA Craft Beer
Coastal Mass Brewing co-owner Tim Corcoran will join more than 40 other breweries at Saturday's Mass Brewers Guild event.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Severe Storms, Wildfire Smoke To Threaten MA This Weekend
Some haze from the New Jersey wildfires may be in the air on Friday before what appears to be a washout of a Saturday across the region.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Greater Beverly Chamber To Host Special Election Candidates Night
The Beverly Chamber of Commerce will host the candidate meet-and-greet ahead of the May 13 special election.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Rainy Forecast Cancels Swampscott Earth Fest On Town Hall Lawn
A Saturday washout forced the cancellation of the Swampscott Earth Fest on Town Hall Lawn on Saturday.
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Worcester, MA|News|
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern Announces Death Of Daughter From Rare Cancer
State leaders express sorrow and support for Rep. Jim McGovern and his family after his daughter, Molly, died of a rare cancer. She was 23.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers High Vocal Group To Perform At Regional Music Conference
Junior Piper Brett was selected to perform with the All-Eastern Mixed Chorus with two Danvers teachers presenting at the conference.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Mother Dies After Fall During Purgatory Chasm Hike
Sutton police said the woman was hiking with three of her children and other family members when she fell between 50 and 75 feet.
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Salem|News|
'Unacceptable': Salem Mayor Responds To Shooting Spree, Double Murder
Salem police said the 30-year-old was charged with murder after the two bodies were found in the woods near the Walmart on Wednesday.
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