Salem|News|
Salem Man Sentenced In Lynn Teen's 2021 Wrong-Way Crash Death
William Leger, 40, was accused of crashing into Ashley Forward's car, killing the 19-year-old, while fleeing a robbery in Saugus.
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- 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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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Students Raise $2K For John Glover Farmhouse Preservation In Swampscott
Glover Elementary students raised $1,000 through colonial-themed chores, with a local resident matching the total.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Police Patrols To Target Reckless Bicycle, E-Bike, Dirt Bike Activity
Police said the patrols are in response to "numerous reports of reckless operation" from youth across the city.
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Beverly, MA|News|
'Quite Amazing': Beverly Warrior Weekend Crew Makes Special Visit To Boston Children's Hospital Patient
The Blackhawk helicopter crew sent videos and messages and made a personal flyby to visit 2-year-old Maxwell Ryan, of Lexington.
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Salem|News|
Salem Schools New Superintendent Public Forums Set For Next Week
Families and educators are invited to submit questions for each of the three finalists when they come to the district next week.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Students Join Pioneer Charter School Graduation at Faneuil Hall
Five Peabody students were part of a joint PCSS graduation ceremony in Boston honoring the Class of 2026.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott To Host 5 Free World Cup Watch Parties On Town Hall Lawn
Food vendors will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Schools Wins State Award, $3K Student Scholarship
The state school business group recognized Danvers Public Schools and Pamela Crum at its annual institute in Falmouth.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Annual Town Election Guide: Override, Trash Question, Where To Vote
Marblehead voters will choose whether to support one of three override proposals or see town and school budgets slashed on Tuesday.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Extends Alcohol Hour Sales During World Cup: How Late Will Drinking Go?
Gov. Maura Healey said more than 90 communities will host public watch parties across the Bay State.
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Beverly, MA|News|
'Problem Is Widespread': Beverly Teachers Decry Racist, Hateful Bathroom Graffiti
The Beverly Teachers Association on Monday called the incidents targeted and "widespread."
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Arts Fest To Bring 120+ Artists Downtown: Street Closures, What To Know
The free downtown event will feature artists, music, food and family activities next Saturday.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Nonprofit Awarded $75K Cummings Grant For Summer Literacy Program
Building a Better Beverly will receive $75,000 over three years to support its Summer Literacy Program.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Traveling Vietnam Wall Coming To Beverly This Summer
The wall of remembrance will be in Beverly for a weekend of events from July 29 through Aug. 2.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Challenger Little Leaguer Swings Big At Fenway Park
Sam Geist won Sal’s Pizza’s "Batter Up at Fenway" contest for a memorable batting practice experience at Fenway Park on Friday.
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Salem|News|
Salem To Install Sarah Parker Remond Portrait In New School
A single-edition artist print will be installed at the Sarah Parker Remond School for the 2026-27 year.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
More Trouble For North Shore Restaurant Shuttered After Driver Slams Into Building
The owners of the Lynnfield spot said a second location in Methuen was also closed on Monday.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Bootstraps Seeks Donations For 25th Annual Backpack Program
The Beverly nonprofit plans to distribute 975 backpacks as families across five communities prepare for school.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Severe Storms, More Weekend Rain To Target MA: See Timing, Latest Forecast
A sunny stretch with highs near 90 degrees will come to an end with a round of possibly severe storms on Saturday.
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Salem|News|
Salem Crime Down, Homelessness A 'Major Issue': Police Chief
Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller issued a state-of-the-department report this week.
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