Salem|News|
'History Changes': Salem Task Force To Tackle City Seal Debate
The task force will spend up to 18 months gathering information and preparing a recommendation on whether to change the official city seal.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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|
Black Cats Are Good Kitties Too: MSPCA Dispels Spooky Myths In Salem
The Northeast Animal Shelter and MSPCA-Angell are holding a "Purranormal Cativity" adoption event ahead of Hurricane Helene transports.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly-Based MA Task Force 1 Deployed For Hurricane Helene Aid
Forty-five members of the emergency tactical response crew left for North Carolina early Thursday morning.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody City Councilors Speak Out Against 'Generational' Smoking Ban
The Peabody Board of Health voted to hold a public hearing on the proposed restriction in October.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
North Shore Ballet Groups Launch Annual Winter Coat, Pajamas Drive
The Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet are conducting the drive from Oct. 1 through Dec. 14.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Cyclist Killed In Memorial Drive Crash
State Police identified the victim of Monday's crash as 62-year-old John Corcoran.
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Salem|News|
The Salem Pantry Expands Lynn Partnerships To Meet Surging Demand
The Salem Pantry said it is responding to a substantial increase in Lynn families seeking food security services.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Could Become Battleground In 'Generational' Smoking Ban Fight
The Peabody Board of Health is poised to consider an ordinance preventing the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2003.
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Salem|News|
Beverly, Salem Programs Awarded $22K State Art Grants
State Sen. Joan Lovely's office said the YouthReach grants went to the YMCA of the North Shore and Express Yourself.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Judge Picked To Be Massachusetts Appeals Court Chief Justice
Justice Amy Blake has served as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court since 2014.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
'Reprehensible': Swampscott Chiropractor Sentenced For Sex Assaults
The Marblehead man pled guilty to indecently assaulting patients at his A Touch of Health Chiropractic practice on Humphrey Street.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Man Charged In Rash Of Break-Ins Near Cape Cod
Wareham police said Kristopher Foley, 36, was found with stolen items and had two outstanding arrest warrants from Lynn District Court.
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Salem|News|
Salem School Officials Laud MCAS Gains With 2 'Schools Of Distinction'
Salem High School and the Horace Mann School were among 57 schools statewide to receive School of Distinction honors for high achievement.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Fair Seeks Junior King & Queen Contestants
The annual pageant is open to children ages 5 through 8, who will be judged on general appearance, conduct, and personality.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Porn Computer Scam Warning Issued In Brookline: Police
A variation of a recent spyware scam claims to have screenshots of potential victims viewing adult websites on their laptops.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Teen Located Safe After Hours-Long Search On Tuesday Night
Newton police said at about 11 p.m. that the North High student had been located roughly five hours after he had last been seen.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody High Community Mourns Loss Of Student-Athlete Freddy Espinal
High school and club wrestling coach Wayne Moda said Espinal was "passionate about his family and wrestling."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MCAS Scores Stall Amid Ballot Push To End MA Graduation Requirement
Teachers' unions want to scrap the tests while Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler cites the importance of "assessment and accountability."
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Peabody, MA|News|
Legal Sea Foods National Lobster Day Special In Peabody, Chestnut Hill
Local restaurants will feature a 1.25 lb. steamed Maine lobster dinner, served with corn and potatoes for just $25.
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Salem|News|
Iconic Salem Willows Restaurant Reboot Shutters After 2 Seasons
Ryan Harriman and Kathleen Rodgers said on social media: "We did our best to try and save a piece of history."
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