Peabody, MA|News|
'We Were A Leader In This': Peabody To Enact School Bus Camera System
Peabody City Council approves new option to cite drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses on camera evidence.
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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|
Salem Speedway Sells $1 Million Instant Ticket Lottery Winner
Lucky 2025 Nominee Trust of Salem claimed the "$4,000,000 Gold 50X" instant ticket game winnings.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
When Is The Last Frost Before Spring Gardening Can Start In MA?
After a harsh winter and a very warm March, when can snow and frost worries finally be put away for the season?
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Beverly, MA|News|
NJ Attempted Murder Suspect Charged In Beverly As Fugitive: Police
Beverly Chief John LeLacheur said the Fort Lee, NJ man was found in the area of North Beverly on Tuesday night.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Schools Face 'Staff Realignment' Amid Rising Costs
Beverly Superintendent Sue Charochak said the district is looking to address budget challenges as rising costs outpace state funding.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Chinese Restaurant To Close After 3 Decades
Jade's Restaurant announced on social media that this weekend would be its last in operation.
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Boston, MA|News|
Billions Cut From State, Federal Health Programs: What To Know In MA
Gov. Maura Healey said the federal grants were expected to bring nearly $100 million to Massachusetts over the next year.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex North Shore Hosts 'Becoming A Leader' Student Conference
Track and field All-American Ivy Watts, of Waltham, spoke to 150 middle school students about teen mental health challenges.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Crowded 7-Person Field Set To Vie For 2 Danvers Select Board Seats
The annual town election is set for May 6.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Ballot Field Set For Townwide Races In 2025 Annual Election
There are contested races for Select Board and a declared incumbent write-in candidacy for School Committee.
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Boston, MA|News|
'Home For Everyone': Boston Mayor Fires Back At Border Czar ICE Raids
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu repeated that Boston is the "safest city in the country" in an ongoing war of words with the Trump Administration.
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Peabody, MA|News|
'Things Are Going To Start Happening': $8M Peabody School Request
The City Council will receive the School Committee's request for a feasibility study Thursday with discussion and vote set for April 10.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Earth Fest Back For 4th Year In 2025
This year's free event will be at the Town Hall Lawn on April 26.
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Beverly, MA|News|
3 Candidates On Beverly State Representative Special Election Ballots
Two Democrats and one Republican are on the ballots for the April 15 primary.
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Peabody, MA|News|
COVID-19 5 Years Later: Response Celebrated, Challenges Exposed
Peabody Health Director Sharon Cameron spoke with Patch about the lessons learned and the inequities revealed during the pandemic shutdowns.
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Danvers, MA|News|
North Shore Community College Blood Drive To Include Celtics Raffle
All blood donations go to Massachusetts General Hospital patients.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston ICE Raids: 370 Arrests Amid 'Sanctuary' Clash With MA Officials
U.S. Immigration and Enforcement said 205 of those charged had "significant criminal convictions or charges."
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Hospital Picket Planned Amid Stalled Nurses Contract Talks
Beverly and Addison Gibert hospital nurses are demanding increased staffing, competitive wages and to maintain current insurance coverage.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers 5-Week Water Main Flushing Program Begins This Week
The annual flushing will begin near the Middleton line and proceed across town over the course of five weeks.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Rep. Sally Kerans To Host Office Hours In Danvers, Peabody, Wenham
The 13th Essex representative public is invited to meet Kerans and ask questions at the public events.
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