Beverly, MA|News|
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken Coming to North Beverly Plaza
Local entrepreneur Barry Lattuca plans to open the second North Shore location in late 2025.
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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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Salem|News|
'Gunplay On The Streets Of Salem': Multiple Shots Fired Monday Morning
Salem police asked visitors to stay away from Albion Street after "a significant number of shots" were reported on Monday.
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Salem|News|
Salem Becomes 'Sanctuary City' For Transgender, Nonbinary Community
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution affirming trans and gender non-conforming rights in face of federal protection rollbacks.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly 2025 Special Primary Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote
Voters will head to the polls to choose candidates to face off in the May 13 special election to represent the 6th Essex District.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Stunning Spring Snowstorm Dumps 9+ Inches Across MA
A large portion of Worcester County got slammed with 6 inches or more of snow with much lesser amounts closer to Greater Boston.
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Peabody, MA|News|
'Big Moment': $8 Million New Peabody High School Study Approved
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the funding was necessary to move forward on the four- to five-year project.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly City Councilors Bowen, Rotondo Make Final State Primary Push
Hannah Bowen and Todd Rotondo are facing off for the Democratic nomination for 6th Essex State Representative on Tuesday.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Snow Bursts, Winter Whiplash Sets Up Weekend Weather Bust Across MA
This weekend will feel anything like spring across New England with snow, rain, a raw wind and highs in the 30s.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody School Committee Member To Run For City Council At-Large Seat
Joseph Amico was first elected to the Peabody School Committee in 2015 and has twice served as the Committee's Vice-Chair.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly YMCA Seeks Volunteers For Project Y Day
Volunteers are sought for Project Y as well as nominations for the city of Beverly and the Greater Beverly YMCA Youth Exemplary Award.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key MA Exports At Risk
President Donald Trump pulled back on most tariffs Wednesday but increased tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States to 125 percent.
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Beverly, MA|News|
North Shore Special Education Teachers Rally Ahead Of Contract Talks
Educators across the Northshore Education Consortium (NEC) held unity events at all six schools on Thursday.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Yacht Club Donates Polar Plunge Proceeds Toward School Trip
Funds raised during the New Year's Day plunge will go toward student scholarships for the Swampscott eighth-graders' trip to Washington D.C.
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
North Shore Brush Fire Season Ignites With Large Wenham Blaze
Mutual aid helped battle the three-alarm fire that burned for about six hours in the area of the Danvers-Wenham SwampWalk.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Wendy Lattof Launches Peabody Ward 2 City Council Campaign
Lattof is a 30-year Peabody resident and a Main Street small business owner.
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Salem|News|
Salem Schools To Cut 56.5 Positions To Close $4.9 Million Budget Gap
"This is the land of terrible choices. We have to make what we think are the best choices in a difficult situation." - Steve Zrike
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Drought Restriction Bans Nonessential Outdoor Water Use
The ban includes outdoor lawn and garden watering via sprinkler or irrigation system, car washing and the filling of swimming pools.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Downtown Street Sweeping To Begin This Month
The Department of Public Services will perform the operations during the night and overnight hours of April 17.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's Pete Frates' Legacy Honored At Fenway Park ALS Game
The Boston College game against the University of Miami is set for April 27.
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Salem|News|
Saltonstall Kindergarteners Have Winner With 'Chicken Nugget' Dinner
The kindergarteners won the city's DPW vehicle naming contest with "Chicken Nugget" unveiled on Tuesday morning.
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