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The reliquary urn was in the possession of an antiques dealer based in the northeastern United States, according to the FBI.

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Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
A proposed zoning change discussed at a recent City Council meeting could significantly alter the future of a stretch of Forest Street.
Twisted Fate, Lost Shoe, Dirigible and Time & Materials will showcase their own takes on a Galaxy hop New England IPA.
The four candidates for two open seats took part in a candidates' forum three weeks before election day.
The proposal would raise senior tax relief limits and create a new fund for seniors and residents with disabilities.
The historic library is set to be open only three days per week and will lose eight full-time staff positions without a tax override.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said much of the remaining $8 million in unused tax levy capacity may need to be used for Fiscal Year 2027.
A 10 percent athletic fee increase across the board includes a more than 200 percent hockey increase to $1,000 per student per season.
Gov. Maura Healey announced the $9 million program designed to boost ridership, reward commuters, and celebrate rail improvements.
Zrike's final day as the district leader is Friday, before he leaves to become the state Secretary of Education.
The Swampscott Town Election Review Committee gave its recommendations for improving sagging engagement in town elections.
The city shut down an event for the Celtics player's sportswear brand earlier this month.
The special town meeting approved changes to the town charter related to town meeting and the town manager act.
Superintendent Heidi Riccio urged those upset with the new lottery admissions system to reach out to state officials and push for change.
Believe it or not, it's not too late to get the best deal on Super Bowl 60 tickets to see the Patriots take on the Seahawks.
Marblehead Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer compared a "perfect storm" of cost increases and revenue decreases to the 2008 recession.
The Beverly City Council voted 7-2 to approve $26 million in borrowing and $2 million in debt fund spending to finance the renovation.
Starting this year, students will be selected for admission through a random, unweighted lottery.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the city is finalizing a purchase of 164 acres of Rousselot property, including a drinking water source.
He said he will file with the City Council to accept $200 million in state matching funds and ask residents to pay the $250 million balance.
Cahill said additional revenue will be needed to meet the needs of the city during his inaugural address on Monday.