Working Fire in Hamilton

The fire started in a basement boiler.

Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at 15 Walnut in Hamilton

A two-alarm fire broke out at 15 Walnut in Hamilton Thursday night.

Wenham Police Log: Jan. 25-30

A list of calls responded to from Jan. 25 to Jan. 30.

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Hamilton

The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. Thursday.

Police Investigating Recent Spike in Heroin Overdoses

A high number of heroin overdoses, including fatalities, have been reported in Massachusetts in the last two weeks.

Hamilton-Wenham Storm Center

One central place to keep up with the storm and to share what you know with your Hamilton and Wenham neighbors.

Run for Ricey Scheduled For April

The third annual event honors Peabody Firefighters James Rice, who died fighting a fire in Peabody in 2011.

Wenham Citizens Police Academy Starts Feb. 19

The deadline to apply is Feb. 9, 2014.

Feds Seeking Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Bomber

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, of Massachusetts, announced the decision Thursday.

Woman Accused of Providing Drugs in Fatal Crash Sentenced to 3-6 Years in Jail

Cindy Sheppard has pleaded guilty in a crack, cocaine and heroin case against her that is separate from the charges against her in connection to allegedly providing Darriean Hess drugs before a crash that killed a Hamilton woman.

The Moment Moonshine Broke Free from Ice and Mud

A video shows the moment that "Moonshine" broke free from ice and mud in Hamilton on Saturday.

Human Power Pulls 1,800-Pound Horse From Mud and Ice

The rescue was a two-hour struggle.

Horse Rescue on Bay Road

The horse went through the ice.

Alleged Drug Dealer Indicted for Contributing to Biker's Death

Darriean Hess' Fiancé Doesn't Show for Trial for Role in Fatal Crash

Pilot and Passenger Escape Injury After Plane Flips

The two people on-board a single engine plane that flipped at Beverly Municipal Airport were OK.

Would You Buy Boston Mob Boss' Memorabilia?

Proceeds from sales of items belonging to convicted killer and mob boss Whitey Bulger will go to the families of his victims.

Wenham to Start Its Own Citizens Police Academy

Enrollment is now open for a Wenham Police Citizen Academy, which will sart in February.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Missing Teen Has Been Found

The 15-year-old teenager missing from neighboring Topsfield since Monday was found on Thursday.

Missing Topsfield Teen Last Seen in Ipswich

A 15-year-old female from Topsfield is missing was was last seen Monday in Ipswich.

Chief: Please Help by Shoveling Out Hydrants

Firefighters are asking for help in clearing out fire hydrants.

Governor: State Offices Close at 3 p.m., Highways Remain Open

Patrick asked residents to heed warnings as the winter storm intensifies.

Black Ice to Blame in Rt. 97 Crashes

Roads iced up on Monday morning after heavy rain on Sunday and falling temperatures.

Santa and Police Team up to Double Toy Donations This Year

Ticket Possible in Crash That Closed Monument Street

Monument Street in Wenham was closed for a time midday on Friday.

Fire Cancels Some North Shore Train Service, Delays Others Monday Evening

Some North Shore trains were cancelled or delayed on Monday afternoon because of a fire at a MBTA maintenance facility in Somerville.

Chebacco Road Reopen After Tree Falls on Wires

Chebacco Road in Hamilton was closed for about an hour on Monday afternoon because a tree fell on power lines.

Expect Extra Drunken Driving Patrols, Checkpoints During Holidays

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Driver Allegedly On Four Drugs During Fatal Bike Crash

Hess, 19, has been indicted on eight charges — including negligent homicide — and the indictments claim Hess was under the influence.

Blanket Marathon Bombing Coverage More Stressful Than Being There

A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows how media coverage can spread the negative effects of traumatic community events.

Police Say $4,000 in Donated Toys for Charity Stolen

Less than 24 hours after thousands of dollars worth of donated toys for local children were stolen in Danvers, residents and businesses are rallying together to replace the toys with new gifts.

Hamilton Woman Ordered to Stay Off Mall Property After Disturbance

The following information comes from the Peabody Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Friday Night

A sobriety checkpoint will be operating in Essex County this weekend.

Christmas Tree and Outdoor Holiday Lights Safety Tips

State Fire Marshal’s Office offers way to stay safe this holiday season.

Suspect in Fatal Bike Crash Wants Drug Case Evidence Tossed

The alleged drug dealer who allegedly gave Darriean Hess a narcotic before Hess caused a crash that killed a Hamilton woman is challenging drug charges in another case.

Citizens Police Academy 'Kept Everyone Interested for 3 Hours Each Night'

The Hamilton Police Citizens Academy ended its third year on Tuesday night with a graduation event at Hamilton-Wenham Library.

Violent Crime, Property Crimes Reports Holding Level in Hamilton

Motorcyclist Killed on Route 1A Identified

The man killed in a head-on crash on Route 1A in Wenham on Thursday has been identified.