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Here's How Long It's Been Since We Had A White Christmas In MA
While images of snowy New England Christmas scenes can be iconic, they are also increasingly rare.

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.
While images of snowy New England Christmas scenes can be iconic, they are also increasingly rare.

Lifebridge/Salem Mission has been awarded $213,500 after the city implemented restrictions on outdoor homeless encampments this past spring.
While a brief midweek warmup is a welcome reprieve for most, frigid weather is on the horizon heading into Christmas week.
The 6-3 vote approved the increases that will take place after the next election cycle for mayor, City Council and School Committee.
As drone sightings increase across Greater Boston and the country officials scramble to create policy to combat potential spying.
Police still seek answers a half-century after 15-year-old Henry Bedard was killed in a wooded area of the town on Dec. 16, 1974.
Experts worry what the declining vaccinations nationwide might mean for the upcoming flu season.
Danvers High alumnus and North Shore CC student Emilio Abad was awarded the $1,000 scholarship for his volunteer efforts.
The Fueling Access Campaign will help fund 2025 services amid unprecedented demand.
The Espinal family launched the scholarship in memory of the Peabody Veterans student who died during a practice in September.
The Espinal family launched the scholarship in memory of the Peabody Veterans student who died during a practice in September.
The third annual drive collects aluminum can tabs that are then recycled with money going to Ronald McDonald House Charities programs.
The Swampscott School Committee approved a one-year lease for the nonprofit thrift and consignment store Thursday night.
State Police will conduct the checkpoint on Dec. 19 into Dec. 20 at an undisclosed location in Essex County.
Multiple emergency services reports said crews were responding to a fire at 41 Main Street early Friday afternoon.
Patch compiled readers' suggestions and photos to help guide your holiday lights search with new submissions added.
The Peabody Fire Department said the tractor-trailer, which crashed about 11 a.m., was finally righted after 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Candidates maintain a minimum A-minus average in music classes, a B in other coursework, and demonstrate leadership and community service.
Callers claiming to be from the Sheriff's office or local police demand immediate payment to resolve arrest, missed jury duty issues.
See the peak wind gusts and highest rainfall amounts from Wednesday's wild and warm winter storm.