North Shore Still In 'Critical Drought,' Spurring Water Restrictions

A hot, dry stretch ahead could add to drought concerns across Massachusetts.

Salem Resident Cashes $500K Lottery Ticket

The ticket was sold at a Witch City bar and grill.

Salem To Hold First Disability Pride Month Flag Raising At City Hall

The City Hall event will mark Salem's first annual Disability Pride Month flag-raising and is open to the public.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Salem For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Salem.

Salem Teacher Lori Marenda-Lang Named To MA Heroine Class of 2026

State Rep. Manny Cruz nominated the Salem High School educator for the Massachusetts honor.

Salem Sets July 4 Fireworks, Road Closures, Security Plan At Derby Wharf

The Witch City's Fourth of July celebration returns to Derby Wharf with fireworks, traffic limits and added police security.

Former President Barack Obama To Speak At Salem State University

"A Conversation with President Barack Obama" will take place on Sept. 21 at the O'Keefe Center.

Salem To Open Cooling Centers, 'Soak The Kids' Amid Dangerous Heat Wave

City buildings and a "soak the kids" fire event are available as Salem offers ways to cool down July 1 through July 3.

3 New Restaurants To Open At Peabody's Northshore Mall

Simon Properties said the new restaurants are slated to open this summer.

Salem Opens Forest River Pool Ahead Of Dangerous Heat Wave

Residents can sign up for season and daily passes with pre-registration required for July 4.

Salem Backpack Drive Reaches Nearly 400 Unhoused Neighbors

Volunteers in Salem helped Lifebridge North Shore hand out backpacks and basic items as demand grew during the housing crisis.

Salem Invites Public To Pick 'Ladies of Salem' For Heritage Days Parade Float

Ranked-choice voting is open through July 12 to select six figureheads for the Beautification Committee float.

Salem's Bakers Island Fresnel Lens Returns Home 100 Years After Installation

The 1903 Fresnel lens is now on public display at Bakers Island Light Station after decades away in Maine.

Beverly's Misselwood Concours Returns To Endicott College In July

The three-day Beverly vintage car event at Endicott College will support scholarships for first-generation students.

Salem Celebrates The 4th At Derby Wharf To Include Fireworks, Music, Bike Parade

Security will be enhanced for this year's celebration.

Salem's Bentley Academy Teacher 'Mr. G' Wins Margaret Voss Howard Recognition Award

Jonay Gonzalez Morera of Bentley Academy Innovation School received the annual Salem teacher honor and a $1,000 award.

15th North Shore Pride Parade, Festival Set For Salem This Weekend

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll are expected to speak at the festival on Salem Common.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Salem Area

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Salem.

North Shore Country-Themed Music Bar Set To Close

The "Last Rodeo" is scheduled for July 3.

Salem High, Salem Hospital Launch Medical Assisting Practicum For Students

A new Salem High partnership with Salem Hospital placed medical assisting students in a clinical setting this spring.

Salem Police Seize Guns, Brass Knuckles, Drugs In 3 Separate Busts

Salem police charged those suspected of involvement in incidents on Lafayette Street, Forest River Park and Meadow Street.

North Shore Projects Ticketed For $12.1 Million In Federal Earmark Spending

The initial FY2027 appropriations markup includes 16 projects across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.

Salem-Based HAWC Says Annual Walk, 5K Raised $165K For North Shore Services

The June 7 event drew 551 participants and will support HAWC's free, confidential domestic abuse services.

Salem Church To Host Interfaith Pride Service For North Shore Community

The free June 28 service in Salem will bring together multiple faith traditions to celebrate LGBTQ+ community.

Salem Skipper Shuttle Gets Temporary Reprieve Through End Of Summer

Service will be extended through Sept. 30 as city officials look to find new funding sources for the low-cost transportation vehicle.

Salem High Athletic Director Reilly Christie To Leave For New Position

Christie, Salem High's athletic director for four years, will step down to take the same role at Malden Catholic.

Salem Opens Summer 2026 City Academy Applications During 400th Anniversary Year

The program offers Salem residents tours of city departments and a closer look at how local government works.

Salem Sets First Family Field Day At Forest River Park

The free event in July will include games, a kickball tournament, pool time and ice cream.

North Shore Free Food Restaurant Safety Training Seminar

A state-funded North Shore program will provide 90-minute food safety leadership training in English and Spanish.

Salem Marketing Agency Sperling Joins Arketi Group Platform

The Salem firm will add web, branding and AI services to Arketi's growing marketing and communications platform.

Fee-Waived 'Pup Island' Shelter Dog Adoptathon This Weekend

The June 20-21 event aims to boost dog adoptions and open kennel space during a busy summer intake season.

Bluebikes To Feature 250 Special Bikes For America 250 Celebration

Student-designed bikes will circulate across Greater Boston through mid-August as Boston 250 events build toward July 4.

Salem City Council Backs Ranked-Choice Voting Petition

The vote sends Salem's municipal election proposal to the Massachusetts legislature for review.

Salem Students Earn Bishop Fenwick Baccalaureate, Underclass Awards

Students from Salem were recognized at Bishop Fenwick for academic, athletic and service awards.

Salem Arts Association To Mark Pickering Wharf Move With Ribbon Cutting

The Salem Chamber of Commerce plans a ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the arts group's new waterfront home.

Salem Extends Heritage Days Parade Registration

Salem 400+ organizers said strong community interest prompted a short extension as parade registration nears capacity.

Salem Academy Names New Upper School Principal

Meghan Blume brings nearly two decades of teaching and school leadership experience to the position.

2 Salem Beaches Still Closed, 7 Reopen Across MA After Hot Weekend

Nine beaches remained off limits to swimming as of Monday morning.

US Rep. Seth Moulton Wins 2026 Democracy Award for Innovation, Modernization

The Congressional Management Foundation cited workflow redesign and AI use in Moulton's office.

2 Salem Beaches Among 16 Closed To Swimming Across MA

The 16 beaches were off limits to swimming at temperatures soared into the 90s on Friday.