Salem|News|
Peabody, Lowell Men Charged In 2 Salem Armed Robberies
Salem police said a woman was threatened with a knife after her car broke down, and a gas station clerk was robbed at knifepoint.
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Scott Souza, Patch Staff
- Salem, MA
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.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex County Sheriff Lauds Low Recidivism, Inmate Cost Cited In New Report
Sheriff Kevin Coppinger said the report shows Essex County's rehabilitation model is producing results.
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Salem|News|
North Shore Discount Dog, Cat Rabies, Vaccination Clinic Set For Salem
Rabies vaccines are available for dogs and cats for $10 for residents and non-residents.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott To Host Free Earth Fest Event On Town Hall Lawn
This year's event will include food, giveaways, family-friendly activities and information booths.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Murder Teen Suspect's 'Incompetent' Ruling To Be Challenged In Court: Essex DA
The Essex County DA's Office told Patch that prosecutors will challenge the Bridgewater State Hospital evaluator's determination.
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Salem|News|
$70M MA Funding Infusion To Jumpstart Salem Wind Port Project: Mayor Pangallo
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said the state funding will "more than" offset the $34 million President Trump slashed from the project.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's License Plate Camera Merits Debated, Challenged At City Council Meeting
City Councilors and residents expressed concern about the data collected by cameras that police said have helped solve high-profile crimes.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Launches New City Alert System
Peabody Alerts will send public safety notices and community updates by call, text, email and other channels.
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Salem|News|
Revolutionary War 'Hero' Legacy Honored Amid Swampscott Farmhouse Restoration Campaign
Essex Heritage will host "General John Glover: Unsung Hero of the Revolution" on April 29 at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center.
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Salem|News|
Salem State Names Private Equity Leader, Alum As Commencement Speaker
The school said David Masse will receive an honorary degree from the Bertolon School of Business on May 15.
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Salem|News|
2 Peabody Men Charged In Salem Human Sex Trafficking Bust: Police
Salem police said raids occurred last week at two Boston Street locations, leading to charges against three men.
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Salem|News|
U.S. Rep. Moulton Issues Profane Retort To Department Of Homeland Security
Moulton quoted David Ortiz's infamous declaration following the Boston Marathon bombings in his response to a DHS message on X.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Restaurant Cites Road Work For Move To Lynn After 10 Years
Owners of the Central Street spot said they will be "actively looking for opportunities to return to the city in the near future."
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Beverly, MA|News|
Detroit Tigers Sign Former North Shore College Baseball Standout
The two-time All-American becomes the fourth placer in Endicott College history to sign a Major League deal.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Gas Grill Fire Draws 2nd Alarm: Reports
The fire was reportedly contained to the outside of the back of the house on Bradford Street.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Shaw's Reusable Bag Purchases To Benefit Peabody Schools In May
One dollar for every $3 bag sold in May will go back to the Peabody Educational Foundation to support programs and technology.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Pushes Tiered, Phased Prop 2 1/2 Tax Override To Save Staff, Services
Marblehead voters will likely choose between three tiers of override funding with taxes increasing incrementally over three years.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Astound Extends Peabody Veterans Paid Internship Program For 2026
Four Peabody students will take part in the five-week fiber-optic technical training internship.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody 5-Year-Old Helps First Responders Attend To Mom After Fall
Peabody firefighters said the child "changed the outcome of an event that could have been much worse."
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Budget Crunch Spurs Counseling Center Fundraising Push
The Marblehead Counseling Center is hosting the "Rising Tides Community Champions Celebration" at The Beacon next month.
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