Shelter Rescues 'Scared, Skinny, But Friendly' Dogs: Patch Sunday

SALEM, MA —It was a beautiful fall weekend on the North Shore with plenty of sunshine despite some brisk nights.

While the extra hour of sleep was nice, the end of Daylight Saving Time means it will now be getting very dark very early with sunset at 4:29 p.m.

With election season pretty much wrapped up, it's going to start looking a little bit more like the holidays with Santa coming to the Northshore Mall and ice skating returning to MarketStreet Lynnfield.

As you settle in on Sunday night to get ready for the week ahead, here are some stories to catch up on if you missed them on Patch this week.

Salem Animal Shelter Rescues Arkansas Cruelty Case Dogs

Ten of the 280 dogs rescued from "deplorable conditions" in Arkansas were in Salem getting care at the Northeast Animal Shelter.

The shelter sent a van to Tennessee on Monday to pick up the dogs, which arrived back in Salem on Wednesday.

The Northeast Animal Shelter described the 10 Salem dogs as "scared, skinny, but friendly" pit bulls ranging from 3 to 6 years old.

Swampscott Holiday Parade Returns For 2021

A year after the coronavirus health crisis forced the cancellation of the Swampscott Police Association's annual Holiday Parade, it is returning to the streets of Swampscott for 2021.

Salem Schools To Take 'Wellness' Day Off

Salem Public Schools staff and students will get an extra "wellness" day off this week in an effort to ease the stress and anxiety involved with the past 20 months of the coronavirus health crisis.

Salem schools will be closed on Nov. 12 as part of a four-day weekend.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town At Peabody's Northshore Mall

Santa Claus is coming back to the Northshore Mall this week. The jolly, old big man will be part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience beginning Nov. 12 and staying through Christmas.

Danvers Police Dog Stryka Makes Save On 8th Birthday

It was an eventful couple of days for Danvers police K-9 Stryka.

One day, Stryka was potentially saving a person's life. The next day, Stryka was celebrating a birthday.

Peabody Health Director Named Rotary Club Hero

Peabody Health Director Sharon Cameron's work to keep Peabody residents safe during the coronavirus health crisis has made her a Peabody Rotary Club "Local Hero."

North Shore Skating Rink Returns To MarketStreet Lynnfield

Outdoor skating is coming back to the North Shore sooner than you might think.

While it may be 60 degrees or more across the region this week, the holiday season is very much just around the corner, and this year that means the return of The MarketStreet Rink to MarketStreet Lynnfield for the first time since 2019.

Bank Robbery Suspect Evades Danvers Police, Nabbed In Peabody

A Maine bank robbery suspect who was involved in a Salisbury manhunt on Monday was arrested at the Homewood Suites hotel in Peabody early Wednesday morning.

Peabody Light Commission Winners; Full Election Results

Thomas Paras and Ray Melville came out on top of a crowded race for the Peabody Light Commission.

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Re-Elected; Ward 4 Recount?

Salem has re-elected Mayor Kim Driscoll following a spirited and occasionally contentious campaign against Ward 7 City Councilor Steve Dibble.

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill Wins 5th Term; New-Look City Council

Beverly voters are sending Mayor Mike Cahill back for a fifth term after he survived a challenge from Dr. Esther Ngotho, while the City Council will look different with four new members after Tuesday's vote.

Swampscott Teen House Drinking Party Draws Hundreds

Hundreds of teenagers attended a Swampscott house party on Linden Avenue that included alcohol stations and the homeowners present Saturday night.

Marblehead Fire Crews Knock Down Car Fire; Cat Rescued

Marblehead fire crews were able to keep a car fire inside a Kimball Street garage from spreading on Monday.

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(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.)