Crime & Safety

3-Alarm Nursing Home Fire Relocates Dozens: Patch PM

Also: The latest of the fatal shooting of Yarmouth Police officer Sean Gannon; More.

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On Slain Yarmouth Officer Sean Gannon:

  • Colleagues remembered Gannon, killed Thursday, as the 'epitome of kindness.'
  • A fundraiser has been started for Gannon's wife.
  • Gannon's dog Nero, also shot Thursday, is 'stable.'
  • The accused shooter with more than 110 criminal charges held his head down while a not guilty plea was entered.

Dozens Relocated, But No Injuries In 3-Alarm Nursing Home Fire

Dealing with the fire at the Merrimack Valley Health Center in Amesbury was a multi-state effort.

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Lawrence Kidnap Suspects Stabbed Victim, Demanded Money

New details on the alleged kidnapping were released Thursday afternoon, as two of the three suspects remained at large.

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Those Old-School Eyeglasses In "Chappaquiddick" Have Peabody Tie

It wasn't the first time Hollywood called on the Eye Place on Lowell Street.

Milton Kindergarten Worker Charged With Indecent Assault Of Child

School officials earlier this month said a staff member of Cunningham Elementary School was placed on leave.

New Medford Restaurant Is Only One Of Its Kind In Area

A new eatery just opened up near the Fellsway Plaza.

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