Shark Sightings, Fireworks Plans, Child Assault, And Car v. House: Nearby News

By TODD RICHISSIN (Patch National Staff)

The news over the weekend from coastal North Carolina was gruesome: one shark, two teens in the water, two brutal attacks. Now, experts say, increased shark sightings are about to hit the northeast coastline, namely along Cape Cod.

Sightings have “surged” on the East Coast in the last few years, with most occurring in Massachusetts, New Jersey, the Carolinas or Florida, according to federal researchers.

• Great White Sharks Making Their Way to Cape Cod

There are about a dozen types of sharks that migrate to New England waters starting in May and June, according to state officials. Great whites capture the most interest—drawing tourists and launching expedition outfits.

That interest in sharks was enough to become our lead story in our daily digest of Nearby News. Here’s what else has been going on.

Peabody Man Charged In Stabbing Death

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Bruins Announce 2015 Development Camp Schedule

Swampscott College to Close Later this Summer

Marblehead Fireworks Committee Announces Details of July 4 Celebration

Braintree 4th of July Celebration Schedule Released

Former Braintree Superintendent Returns on Interim Basis

Man and Dog Killed In Crash

Teen Charged With Drunk Driving After His Car Crashes Into House

Malden Woman Accused Of Stabbing Her Mom To Death

Allegedly Drugged Out Driver Nearly Runs Over Melrose Cops

Dorchester Man Accused of Indecent Assault on Foxborough Child