Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody, Salem Schools Awarded $30K MA Literacy Launch Grants
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll was at Peabody's South Memorial Elementary School to announce the PRISM grants on Monday.
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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 Fire Destroys 4 Apartments, Leaves More Than A Dozen Displaced
UPDATED: A car fire spread to the two adjacent three-story buildings on Bennett Street on Monday.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Schools Debate Early Start To 2025-26 School Year
The School Committee is seeking feedback on a plan to bring students and staff back before Labor Day after this year's strike year.
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Salem|News|
Peabody Essex Museum To Celebrate Year Of The Snake, Leslie's Retreat
Salem historic museum will commemorate both events starting Feb. 15.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Weekend House Fire Causes 'Significant Damage'
The Peabody Fire Department said there were no injuries from a fire that started in the basement of a home on Ellsworth Road.
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Peabody, MA|News|
LGBTQ+ Protest Planned At U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton's Peabody Town Hall
Salem City Councilor Kyle Davis said he is organizing the protest following Moulton's "continued transphobic remarks" after the election.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly City Councilor Officially Launches State Representative Bid
Hannah Bowen is one of three candidates who have stated their intention to run in the special election.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Earthquake Rattles Homes Across MA
An earthquake could be felt throughout the Bay State as houses rattled and nerves were shook.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Snow Bursts, Bitter Blast, Gusty Winds: Wintry Week In Store For MA
While New England should avoid the polar vortex cold of last week, there will be plenty of weather to contend with to end January.
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Salem|News|
Salem Officials Pledge 'Unwavering Support' For Immigrant Students
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Superintendent Steve Zrike said schools will "not coordinate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement."
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead High School Roof Fix Cost Rises $8M With HVAC Replacement
Town meeting will be asked to replace the HVAC along with the roof at a cost of more than $8 million over what was previously approved.
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Salem|News|
Dozens Of New Orleans Blizzard Cats, LA Wildfire Dogs Arriving In MA
The MSPCA said more than three dozen cats are coming from the snow-slammed Louisiana and up to 20 dogs are expected from California.
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Beverly, MA|News|
'Be Alarmed': Beverly Teachers Demand Nationwide Superintendent Search
The Beverly Teachers Association called for the city and School Committee to "rebuild trust" after the strike with a thorough search.
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Danvers, MA|News|
'Avoid The Area': Icy Warning Amid Danvers Water Main Break
The Danvers Department of Public Works said the water main break was at Spring Street and Nichols Street on Friday morning.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Hospital Awarded Pinnacle of Excellence Winner
Beverly Hospital has ranked in the top 5 percent of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience over two straight years.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Looks To Jumpstart Hawthorne Property Re-Use Efforts
The town is seeking members of the public to join an advisory committee to help steer efforts to redevelop the oceanfront property.
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Salem|News|
Salem Schools May End Good Friday Day Off, Return Before Labor Day
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the proposals are in line with the new teacher collective bargaining agreement.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Bosnia War Criminal Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison
Kemal Mrndzic, 52, was convicted of concealing his identity in the persecution of Serb prisoners and falsely obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Winter Deep Freeze Likely Extends Into February Across MA: NWS
The long-range forecast shows below-average temperatures are expected in New England for at least the next couple of weeks.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Doug Flutie Foundation Awards $10K Grant To Northeast Arc
The funds will support individuals and families who receive services through the Autism Support Center.
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