Popular Local Candy Maker Has New Name, New Owner: Patch PM

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Necco Changes Hands (Again), Gets New Name

The candy company was sold at a bankruptcy auction last week, but the $18.8M deal was short-lived.

Time To Celebrate Grads Who Took A Chance

These aren't your average high school graduates.

'Rev' Gets 2+ Decades Prison After Shooting Student In Head

Friday a judge sentenced former English High School Dean, Shawn 'Rev' Harrison to 23- 26 years in prison for shooting a student in the head.

Body Recovered From North Andover Lake Identified As Lawrence Man

Foul play is not suspected in what appears to be an accidental drowning.

Tobin Bridge Lane Closures Friday, Saturday

Route 1 southbound lane closures starting now for paving operations tomorrow.

Brockton Fire Captain Threatened Teens With Bat In Braintree: PD

Francis Bills, 40, has been put on administrative leave following the alleged incident.

Stone Zoo Flamingos Get New Home At Caribbean Coast

More than 50 birds made the short trek over to the new exhibit at the Stone Zoo.

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