Cinema Salem Awarded $20K American Express Grant For Live Performance Upgrades

The Salem theater plans lighting, sound and electrical upgrades to support more live performances.

Salem To Dedicate New Lafayette Marker To Honor French General's Historic Return

The free public event will mark Salem's new Lafayette Trail sign at Lafayette Park on Tuesday.

Find Salem's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend

While gas prices are on the rapid rise across the region, there are some differences that might save you money on Memorial Day weekend.

Salem State To Host Candidate Forum For Open 6th Congressional Seat

The June 17 event at Salem State is open to ballot-qualified candidates seeking to replace Rep. Seth Moulton on Capitol Hill.

Salem Schools Awarded $13K For Summer Eats Program

The summer meals program provides free, nutritious meals for those ages 18 and younger while school is not in session.

Salem Schools To Run ACs Overnight, Adjust Outdoor Activities Amid Extreme Heat Blast

District officials said schools will start cool, water stations will stay open, and outdoor time may be limited on Wednesday.

Moulton Bill Would Let Voters Sue Federal Officials Over Rights Violations

The measure would let Americans bring federal lawsuits over alleged constitutional voting rights violations by federal officials.

Sixth District Passport Fair Helps 217 Residents For Travel Abroad

Staff from Rep. Seth Moulton's office helped constituents submit passport applications and renewals over the weekend.

Salem Artist Designs Bench For North Shore Educator Dedication

The handcrafted bench at Wellspring House in Gloucester honors Brookwood educators and decades of student service.

Salem State Grads Told To 'Believe,' 'Give Back' During 3 Commencements

The university's commencements included 272 double Vikings and an honorary degree for SSU alumnus David Masse.

Salem's Bakers Island Light Lens Returns Home After More Than 50 Years

Essex Heritage brought the historic Bakers Island Light lens back to Salem and launched a $20,000 campaign.

Salem To Celebrate State Champion Basketball Team, Standout Athletes, Musicians With Parade

The event will include several buses and trolleys escorted by Salem police cruisers ad motorcycles.

Salem New Liberty Student Achieves State Science Honors

Jailyn Serrano became the fifth New Liberty Innovation School student to reach the state fair in three years.

Salem Opens $9K Scholarship Program With Sustainability Focus

One to three $9,000 scholarships will go to Salem residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.

Rescued Salem Duck Survives Arrow Shot Through His Beak: PHOTOS

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue said concerned residents who often saw the duck in a Witch City pond rallied to save the waterfowl.

North Shore Rock Royalty Unites: Jeff Myerow and Brian Maes Set to Release New Album ‘Keep It Simple’

The collaborative project features legendary contributors from Boston, Aerosmith, and The J. Geils Band with deep local roots.

Salem's Peabody Essex Museum To Host 'Symphony By The Sea' Peformance

The event includes a talk, a performance of "The Four Seasons," museum admission and a light reception.

'Mazy' Kitty Survives Falls From 10 Floors, 2 Broken Legs, Collapsed Lung: MSPCA

MSPCA-Angell said the 1-year-old cat is expected to undergo the surgery on Friday while the fall is under investigation.

'Ultimate Act Of Selflessness': Trooper Trainor Remembered As A Hero In Salem Memorial Service

Friends, family members and law enforcement from across the region honored the memory of State Trooper Kevin Trainor at St. James Church.

Salem Switches School Day Schedule For Trooper Trainor Funeral Services

Salem Public Schools will revert to a full-day schedule on Wednesday because of the morning road closures throughout the city.

North Shore Sewer Rates Could Double Amid Wastewater Cost, Infrastructure Pressures

The regional wastewater utility says rising costs and aging systems require a legislative fix beyond Prop 2½ limits.

Salem To Dedicate World World II Veteran Square On Memorial Day

The ceremony at Mason and Barstow streets will honor a Salem soldier killed in action in 1945.

Lifebridge Raises $220K At Women's 'Aging With Dignity' Event

A sold-out Peabody Essex Museum fundraiser highlighted older women's housing needs and River House expansion.

Beverly Beach 5K Back For 18th Year At Dane Street Beach

The Salem Sound Coastwatch event will raise money for water monitoring, marine conservation and education programs.

Thousands Expected For State Trooper Trainor's Services On North Shore

There will be detours and road closures in Peabody and Salem this week as police, fire crews, friends and family remember Trooper Trainor.

Salem To Restore George Washington Portrait At City Hall For 400+ Anniversary

Wellpoint will fully fund restoration of the Landsdowne portrait for a public unveiling later this year.

Failure of Leadership

Thoughts on the process leading to the Debt Exclusion vote

Children Of Salem Beware: 'Hocus Pocus 3' Reportedly In Development

Deadline reported plans for a theatrical release of the third installment of the Witch City-set cult classic.

Salem Voters Back Property Tax Override For $447 Million New High School

Mayor Dominick Pangallo: "Today, Salem voters said 'yes' to our students, our city and our future."

Salem Congressional Candidate Submits Signatures For Democratic Primary Ballot

Dr. Mariah Lancaster is a trained veterinarian and a former State Department and Congressional staffer.

Salem Seeks Juneteenth Jam Festival Free Film Feedback

The city is asking residents to vote on the movie that will be part of this year's public screening on the Salem Common.

Salem Pantry Takes SNAP Fight To Washington DC At National Anti-Hunger Conference

Salem Pantry leaders joined national advocates in Washington and pressed lawmakers to preserve SNAP.

Salem Voters Face Critical Choice On New $447M High School Tuesday

Voters will be asked to accept a tax override to fund about $232 million of the project to replace the half-century-old school.

'Bad Idea': Prom Party Warning As North Shore Teens Prepare To Celebrate This Spring

Essex County DA Paul Tucker is advising North Shore families about the potential consequences of giving alcohol and drugs to teens.

Salem Unveils City Hall 'Hidden Treasures' As Part Of 400+ Celebration

The free exhibit will include historic documents, hand-drawn maps and antique photography from Witch City government files.

Salem Awarded $3.75M To Expand High School Career Tech Programs

The award comes as the city seeks approval for a $447 million new high school with increased career technical education space.

Essex Heritage Grants To Support Beverly, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem Initiatives

The grants are designed to promote educational, interpretive, accessibility, and preservation projects across the North Shore.

Salem High Medical Assisting Students To Host Blood Drive

Salem High will host the clinic in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Friday.

Salem State Music Majors Join Elite Eastern Division Intercollegiate Band

Three Salem State musicians joined the CBDNA Eastern Division ensemble after nominations and auditions this spring.

Salem's House of The Seven Gables to Join Forces With Horror Film Legend's Estate

A May 3 event in Salem will mark the new partnership with a documentary screening, remarks and cookbook tastings.